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Exploring diversity: a review of animal models for investigating variations in sex characteristics [PDF]

Frontiers in Pediatrics
This review examines mechanisms across various organisms to enhance comprehension of Variations in Sex Characteristics (VSCs) and suggests suitable models for investigation.
Gabriela de Faria Oliveira, Gabriela de Faria Oliveira, Thomas Niepsuj, Arushi Gupta, Anthony P. Auger   +4 more
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Demography and sex work characteristics of female sex workers in India [PDF]

BMC International Health and Human Rights, 2006
Abstract Background The majority of sex work in India is clandestine due to unfavorable legal environment and discrimination against female sex workers (FSWs). We report data on who these women are and when they get involved with sex work that could assist in increasing the reach of HIV prevention activities for them.
Dandona, Rakhi, Dandona, Lalit, Kumar, G Anil, Gutierrez, Juan Pablo, McPherson, Sam, Samuels, Fiona, Bertozzi, Stefano M, the ASCI FPP Study Team   +7 more
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A cadaveric study of anatomical variations of the radial nerve and their clinical significance [PDF]

Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2023
Background/Aim. The radial nerve (RN) is the largest terminal branch of the posterior cord of the brachial plexus. Upon leaving the axilla, the RN moves to the posterior compartment of the arm, where it makes close contact with the humerus.
Aksić Milan, Đurđević Katarina, Kapor Slobodan, Puškaš Laslo, Erić Dražan, Stijak Lazar, Aleksić Dubravka, Aleksandrić Dejan, Mališ Miloš, Đulejić Vuk   +9 more
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Sex differences in factors associated with prediabetes in Korean adults [PDF]

Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives, 2022
Objectives Identifying the factors associated with prediabetes is necessary for the early detection and management of high-risk individuals with prediabetes.
Jin Suk Ra
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Sexual Difference in Effect of Long Sleep Duration on Incident Sarcopenia after Two Years in Community-Dwelling Older Adults [PDF]

Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research, 2022
Background Sarcopenia, a progressive and generalized skeletal muscle disorder involving an accelerated loss of muscle mass and muscle function, is a common condition in older individuals.
Hyona Lee, Sunyoung Kim, Byung Sung Kim, Miji Kim, Jisoo Yang, Hanhee Bae, Chang Won Won   +6 more
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Asymmetry and sexual dimorphism of the medial frontal gyrus visible surface in humans [PDF]

Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2010
Background/Aim. Studies of visible (extrasulcal) surface of the brain hemispheres are not feasible for measurements of the brain size, but are valuable for analysis and quantification of sexual dimorphism and/or asymmetries of the human brain ...
Spasojević Goran, Stojanović Zlatan, Šuščević Dušan, Malobabić Slobodan, Rafajlovski Sašo, Tatić Vujadin   +5 more
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Relationship between Perceived Physical Competence and Outdoor Play among Children Aged 9–12 Years-Focused Sex-Specific Differences

Children, 2023
Background: Outdoor play (OP), which is considered important for children’s development, is declining every year. Perceived physical competence (PPC) is a vital factor that promotes physical activity such as OP, sports clubs, etc., but the relationship ...
Ryo Goto, Kazufumi Kitagaki, Kana Horibe, Kazuya Tamura, Naoki Yamada, Rei Ono   +5 more
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Anatomically high division of sciatic nerve and its clinical significance [PDF]

Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2021
Background / Aim. The sciatic nerve (SN) is a mixed nerve formed in pelvis by joining of L4 - S3 anterior spinal nerve roots. SN can be under the pressure in different regions throughout its course. However, the most frequent site of impingement is under
Kapor Slobodan, Puškaš Laslo, Vojvodić Aleksandar, Mališ Miloš, Bjelogrlić Predrag, Cezayirli Enis, Chisholm Fraser, Aksić Milan, Filipović Branislav   +8 more
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Gender differences in plasma levels of cardiovascular risk markers and severity indices in Saudi patients with angiographic evidence of coronary artery disease

Khyber Medical University Journal, 2023
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate gender difference in non-traditional cardiovascular risk factors among Saudi patients with angiographically defined coronary artery disease (CAD).
Syed Shahid Habib, Thamir Al-khlaiwi, Abdulrahman Alhowikan, Zohair Al Aseri, Syed Mohammad Habib, Huthayfah Al-khliwi, Ahmad Omair   +6 more
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Association between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Chronic Kidney Disease According to Sex, Long Working Hours: The Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2019–2020)

Life, 2023
This study aimed to investigate whether obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with an increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and to perform subgroup analysis by sex and working hours.
Sung-Min Jung, Mee-Ri Lee
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