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While national authorities recommended and provided reimbursement for men who have sex with men under 27 in 2016 and 2017, respectively, we aimed to comprehensively analyze human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake in French men over a 4-year period ...
Jean-David Zeitoun +3 more
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Low-frequency oscillations in narrow vibrated granular systems
We present simulations and a theoretical treatment of vertically vibrated granular media. The systems considered are confined in narrow quasi-two-dimensional and quasi-one-dimensional (column) geometries, where the vertical extension of the container is ...
N Rivas, S Luding, A R Thornton
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Micromechanics of non-active clays in saturated state and DEM modelling
The paper presents a conceptual micromechanical model for 1-D compression behaviour of non-active clays in saturated state. An experimental investigation was carried out on kaolin clay samples saturated with fluids of different pH and dielectric ...
Pagano Arianna Gea +5 more
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Condom use and associated factors among men who have sex with men in Togo, West Africa
INTRODUCTION: in 2011, the prevalence of HIV among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Togo was estimated at 19.6% compared to 3.4% in the general population. This study aimed to describe condom use and associated factors among MSM in Togo.
Tchaa Abalo Bakai +7 more
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Impact of Boundary Parameters Accuracy on Modeling of Directed Energy Deposition Thermal Field
Within the large Additive Manufacturing (AM) process family, Directed Energy Deposition (DED) can be used to create low-cost prototypes and coatings, or to repair cracks.
Calogero Gallo +5 more
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DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF A HIGH-EFFICIENCY PERMANENT MAGNET SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR FOR ELECTRIC THREE-WHEELER APPLICATION [PDF]
This study presents the design and analysis of a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) for an electric vehicle drivetrain, focusing on a rear-axle mounted motor with a two-speed variation.
M. Balakarthikeyan +3 more
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Background: Potential risk contacts for HIV transmission may lead to presentations to the emergency department (ED) for counseling and initiation of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). Objective: To examine the impact of German health insurance covering pre-
Lennert Böhm +4 more
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Male homosexuality and borderline personality disorder: a review [PDF]
Gay and bisexual men are more likely than heterosexual men to be diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Evidence also suggests an elevated presence of mental health issues and psychological difficulties among gay and bisexual men.
Jaiyant Cavale +2 more
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‘MSM-ing’ as a networking concept
This article explores the creation of ‘MSM’ as global health category over the course of the HIV and AIDS epidemic, and across country contexts from India to southern and eastern Africa. We conceive of ‘MSM’ as a mode of ‘doing’ and ‘becoming’: ‘MSM-ing’,
Paul Boyce, Fabian Cataldo
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Objective The purpose was to evaluate a biomarker score consisting of MUC5B rs35705950 promoter variant, plasma matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)‐7, and serum anti‐malondialdehyde‐acetaldehyde (anti‐MAA) antibody for RA‐associated interstitial lung disease risk stratification. Methods Using a multicenter cohort of US veterans with RA, we performed a cross‐
Kelsey Coziahr +16 more
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