Results 21 to 30 of about 329,301 (347)
Spreading of sexually transmitted diseases in heterosexual populations [PDF]
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (USA) 105, 1399
(2008), 2007 The spread of sexually transmitted diseases (e.g. Chlamydia, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, HIV) across populations is a major concern for scientists and health agencies. In this context, both data collection on sexual contact networks and the modeling of disease spreading, are intensively contributing to the search for effective immunization policies. Here, the
arxiv +1 more source
The Correction of Facial Morphea Lesions by Hyaluronic Acid: A Case Series and Literature Review
Dermatology and Therapy, 2020 Introduction The aim of the study is to assess the long-term safety and efficacy of hyaluronic acid (HA) administration in correction of facial morphea lesions and to review the literature on the subject.
Agnieszka Owczarczyk-Saczonek +6 more
doaj +1 more source
A mobile app as support for pelvic floor muscle training started prior to radical prostatectomy
BJUI Compass, Volume 4, Issue 1, Page 114-122, January 2023., 2023 Abstract Objective To evaluate the usefulness of a mobile app to support pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) started prior to radical prostatectomy (RP). Materials and methods A prospective cohort study conducted in Sweden from June 2018 to February 2021 including men for whom RP was planned within 12 months.
Zinah Al‐Zaidi +3 more
wiley +1 more source
Prevention and control of Zika fever as a mosquito-borne and sexually transmitted disease [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2016 6: 28070, 2016 The ongoing Zika virus (ZIKV) epidemic poses a major global public health emergency. It is known that ZIKV is spread by \textit{Aedes} mosquitoes, recent studies show that ZIKV can also be transmitted via sexual contact and cases of sexually transmitted ZIKV have been confirmed in the U.S., France, and Italy.
arxiv +1 more source
Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2017 The vaginal microbiota has great significance in maintaining vaginal health and protecting the host from disease. Recent advances in molecular techniques and informatics allow researchers to explore microbial composition in detail and to compare the ...
Felicia M. T. Lewis +2 more
semanticscholar +1 more source
BJUI Compass, Volume 4, Issue 1, Page 74-80, January 2023., 2023 Abstract Objective The aim of this research is to study the prevalence of urolithiasis among the population of Sarawak Malaysia and the associated risk factors. Patients and Methods A survey was conducted among individuals aged ≥18 years age in three primary health care clinics in the main cities of Sarawak from March 2019 to March 2020.
Kamal Raj Perumal +3 more
wiley +1 more source
Mathematical model of dating apps influence on sexually transmitted diseases spread [PDF]
, 2023 Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a group of pathogens infecting new hosts through sexual interactions. Due to its social and economic burden, multiple models have been proposed to study the spreading of pathogens. In parallel, in the ever-evolving landscape of digital social interactions, the pervasive utilization of dating apps has become a ...
arxiv +1 more source
Antibiotics, 2018 Background: In South Africa, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are managed through a syndromic approach at primary healthcare centres (PHCs). Neisseria gonorrhoeae is the predominant cause of male urethritis syndrome.
Ranmini Kularatne +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Developing a consensus statement for psychosocial support in active surveillance for prostate cancer
BJUI Compass, Volume 4, Issue 1, Page 104-113, January 2023., 2023 Abstract Purpose Our objective was to prioritise the psychosocial support needs of men on active surveillance for prostate cancer and to develop a consensus statement to provide guidance on best practice psychosocial support for men choosing active surveillance and their families.
Kerri Beckmann +4 more
wiley +1 more source
Heliyon, 2017 Interpreting the intricate bacterial transcriptomics implies understanding the dynamic relationship established between de novo transcription and the degradation of transcripts. Here, we performed a comparative overview of gene expression levels and mRNA
Rita Ferreira +3 more
doaj +1 more source