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Estimating the Size and Structure of the Underground Commercial Sex Economy in Eight Major U.S. Cities [PDF]

, 2014
The underground commercial sex economy (UCSE) generates millions of dollars annually, yet investigation and data collection remain under resourced. Our study aimed to unveil the scale of the UCSE in eight major US cities.
Bilal Khan, Colleen Owens, Cybele Kotonias, Deborah Mayer, Laura Pacifici, Lilly Yu, Meredith Dank, P. Mitchell Downey   +7 more
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A critical reappraisal of the carotid sinus and carotid bulb: Distinguishing neurohistological function from vascular geometry

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
This review redefines the carotid bulb (CB) as a variable geometric dilation shaped by hemodynamics and the carotid sinus (CS) as a conserved neurohistological baroreceptor field. Distinguishing these entities clarifies a century of anatomical confusion and links geometry, neurohistology, and clinical interpretation within a unified framework ...
Răzvan Costin Tudose, Nicolae Radu, Mugurel Constantin Rusu   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Acupuncture in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Narrative Review of Clinical Efficacy and Neuroimmune-Endocrine Mechanisms

Journal of Pain Research
Junru Jiao, Baoqiang Dong, Yiyan Han, Qu Zheng, Xingxing Lin College of Acupuncture and Massage, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, Liaoning, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Qu Zheng, College of Acupuncture and ...
Jiao J, Dong B, Han Y, Zheng Q, Lin X
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Efficacy and safety of electroacupuncture-based comprehensive treatment for post-stroke depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Frontiers in Psychiatry
ObjectiveThis research aims to assess the therapeutic effects and safety of treatments for PSD by conducting a thorough systematic review and meta-analysis.MethodsRandomized controlled trials (RCTs) were retrieved from PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, The
Xiaomei Hu, Xiaomei Hu, Yanying Pan, Yasi Tang, You Zhang, Zhaoping Liu, Yue Zhuo, Hong Zhang, Xiqin Yi   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sjögren Disease—B Cells at the Brink: From Autoimmunity to Lymphomagenesis and the Rise of Novel B Cell–Targeted Therapies

Arthritis &Rheumatology, EarlyView.
Sjögren disease (SjD) is a common systemic autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation of the exocrine glands, resulting in dryness. Patients frequently exhibit extraglandular manifestations affecting various organ systems. To date, there are no US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)‐approved disease‐modifying therapies for SjD. In this review, we
Rachael A. Gordon, Sara S. McCoy
wiley   +1 more source

Pengaruh Endorphin Massage Terhadap Penurunan Intensitas Nyeri Punggung Ibu Hamil [PDF]

, 2016
Keluhan yang paling sering terjadi pada ibu hamil trimester 3 adalah nyeri punggung. Apabila tidak segera diatasi dapat berakibat nyeri kronis. Salah satu cara mengatasi nyeri punggung adalah dengan teknik pijatan lembut yang disebut Endorphin massage ...
Kartikasari, R. I. (Ratih), Nuryanti, A. (Aprilliya)   +1 more
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Influence of infection on the distribution patterns of NIH-Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index scores in patients with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) [PDF]

, 2013
Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) is a complex condition for which the etiological determinants are still poorly defined. To better characterize the diagnostic and therapeutic profile of patients, an algorithm known as UPOINT was
Houbiers, J, Magri, V, Marras, E, Panagopoulos, P, Perletti, Gianpaolo, Petrikkos, GL, Van Till, JWO, Wagenlehner, FME   +7 more
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To protect and preserve? Explaining the gap between structural and superficial racial equality regimes in North Atlantic Rim universities

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract This article examines how UK and US universities manage racial equality regimes through governance structures that prioritise institutional reputation over substantive racial justice reform. Drawing on Bourdieu's field, habitus and capital theory, the study demonstrates how universities neutralise racial justice efforts through bureaucratic ...
David Roberts
wiley   +1 more source

The Th17/Treg axis: a key to understanding and treating autoimmune disorders

Open Life Sciences
In autoimmune rheumatic diseases (ARDs), T cells mistakenly attack the body’s own joints, skin, blood vessels, and other tissues, leading to chronic inflammation and tissue damage.
Xie Xiangrui, Liu Yang, Li Huijing
doaj   +1 more source

Acupuncture combined therapy for the treatment of nape dorsal myofascial pain syndrome: meta-analysis, systematic evaluation, and GRADE evaluation

Frontiers in Medicine
ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the therapeutic efficacy and safety risks of acupuncture combined therapy in nape dorsal myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) management.MethodsClinical randomized controlled trials of acupuncture combined therapy for nape ...
Yujing Zhang, Peizhen Zhang, Jingli Liu
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