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https://read.qxmd.com/read/38537156/female-specific-health-care-of-military-female-designated-service-members-and-veterans-a-systematic-overview-of-reviews
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Megan C McDermott, Megan G Musilli, Jill E Brown, John L Melton, Michael J Miller, Rhonda J Allard, Monica A Lutgendorf
INTRODUCTION: Since the War in Afghanistan began in 2001, service members have faced significant health effects related to service during war, with female-designated service members facing unique challenges. Numerous high-quality review articles have been published on the health and care of female-designated service members and veterans. Given the increasing volume of literature, we completed an overview of reviews on the health and health care of female-designated military populations...
March 27, 2024: Military Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38537142/first-report-of-fusarium-falciforme-causing-root-and-rhizome-rot-of-epimedium-sagittatum-in-china
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Leixia Chu, Diandian Li, Wenchuan Hou, Zhiwei Dan, Xiaojie Wang, Chengming Dong
Epimedium sagittatum (Sieb.et Zucc.) Maxim., a perennial herb, is an important medicinal plant, rich in flavonoids, and widely used in the treatment of sexual dysfunction, rheumatic disease, and cancers (Tan et al. 2016). In July 2022, a disease of root and rhizome was found on E. sagittatum aged 1-8 years in a planting area (266 ha) of Zhumadian City (32°58'12" N, 114°37'48" E), Henan Province, China. The disease incidence per field (660 m2 ) was around 10-15% in six randomly surveyed fields planted with about 10,000 E...
March 27, 2024: Plant Disease
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38537036/characterisation-of-the-merozoite-thrombospondin-related-anonymous-protein-mtrap-of-plasmodium-berghei-as-a-transmission-blocking-antigen
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Xiomara Alexandra Gaitán, Juliana Calit, Irina Dobrescu, Marisé Solórzano Ramos, Alba Marina Gimenez, Daniel Youssef Bargieri
BACKGROUND: Malaria is an infectious disease caused by protozoan parasites belonging to the genus Plasmodium. Human-to-human transmission depends on a mosquito vector; thus, the interruption of parasite transmission from humans to mosquitoes is an important approach in the fight against malaria. The parasite stages infectious to mosquitoes are the gametocytes, sexual stages that are ingested by the vector during a blood meal and transform into male and female gametes in the midgut. Immunity against sexual stage antigens expressed by gametocytes, gametes, and the zygote formed after fertilisation can interrupt the parasite sexual cycle in the mosquito...
2024: Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536971/quality-of-life-of-women-who-underwent-breast-cancer-treatment-relative-to-sociodemographic-behavioral-and-clinical-factors
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Angélica Atala Lombelo Campos, Maria Teresa Bustamante-Teixeira, Rafaela Russi Ervilha, Vivian Assis Fayer, Jane Rocha Duarte Cintra, Renata Mendes de Freitas, Daniela Pereira de Almeida, Maximiliano Ribeiro Guerra
OBJECTIVE: Patients with cancer often undergo multiple extended treatments that decrease their quality of life. However, the quality of life of women with breast cancer after they undergo treatment remains underexplored in Brazil. Therefore, this study determined sociodemographic, behavioral, and clinical factors related to the post-treatment quality of life of women with breast cancer. METHODS: This cross-sectional study involved 101 women diagnosed with breast cancer between 2014 and 2016 and treated at a Brazilian Oncology Reference Service...
2024: Einstein
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536886/socio-economic-disparities-and-predictors-of-fertility-among-adolescents-aged-15-to-19-in-zambia-evidence-from-the-zambia-demographic-and-health-survey-2018
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Samson Shumba, Vanessa Moonga, Thomas Osman Miyoba, Stephen Jere, Jessy Mutale Nkonde, Peter Mumba
Globally, 12 million girls aged 15-19 give birth each year, and Africa hosts 19% of youth aged 15-24. In Zambia, 29% of adolescents experience childbirth, with variations by age. Projections suggest a continued rise in these trends by 2030. Zambia came up with Adolescent Health Strategic Plan 2011-2015 among the specific policies being advocated for was Adolescent-Friendly Health Services (ADFHS) in order to mitigate among others adolescent fertility. The study aims to investigate socio-economic disparities and predictors of fertility in Zambian adolescents aged 15 to 19...
2024: PLOS Glob Public Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536861/predictors-for-participation-in-mass-treatment-and-female-genital-schistosomiasis-re-investigation-and-the-effect-of-praziquantel-treatment-in-south-african-adolescents
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Takalani Girly Nemungadi, Elisabeth Kleppa, Hashini Nilushika Galappaththi-Arachchige, Pavitra Pillay, Svein Gunnar Gundersen, Birgitte Jyding Vennervald, Patricia Doris Ndhlovu, Myra Taylor, Saloshni Naidoo, Eyrun Floerecke Kjetland
OBJECTIVE: Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) causes intravaginal lesions and symptoms that could be mistaken for sexually transmitted diseases or cancer. In adults, FGS lesions [grainy sandy patches (GSP), homogenous yellow patches (HYP), abnormal blood vessels and rubbery papules] are refractory to treatment. The effect of treatment has never been explored in young women; it is unclear if gynaecological investigation will be possible in this young age group (16-23 years). We explored the predictors for accepting anti-schistosomal treatment and/or gynaecological reinvestigation in young women, and the effects of anti-schistosomal mass-treatment (praziquantel) on the clinical manifestations of FGS at an adolescent age...
March 27, 2024: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536832/rapid-resurgence-of-syphilis-in-japan-after-the-covid-19-pandemic-a-descriptive-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Akira Komori, Hirotake Mori, Wenke Xie, Simon Valenti, Toshio Naito
Some countries have reported a post-pandemic resurgence in syphilis prevalence, but trend data in the World Health Organization Western Pacific Region (WHO-WPRO), including Japan, are severely lacking. Thus, the present study compares the number of syphilis cases before and after the COVID-19 pandemic in some WHO-WPRO countries. In addition, temporal trends in the number of syphilis cases in Japan pre- and post-pandemic are described. Annual numbers of syphilis cases during the study periods from China, New Zealand, Australia and Japan were compared...
2024: PloS One
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536825/sexual-and-reproductive-health-among-men-with-genital-schistosomiasis-in-southern-tanzania-a-descriptive-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Twilumba Makene, Abdallah Zacharia, Stanley Haule, Gift Lukumay, Billy Ngasala
Male genital schistosomiasis (MGS) is a significantly neglected condition, and its consequences often receive inadequate attention. The disease is suggested to cause schistosomiasis-induced sexual and reproductive health problems among males. The study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of MGS, sexual and reproductive health problems that could be caused by MGS among adult males in Mtama district. A community-based cross-sectional study using quantitative methods was carried out among males aged ≥ 18 years in selected households...
2024: PLOS Glob Public Health
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536808/development-and-validation-of-the-japanese-version-of-the-lesbian-gay-bisexual-and-transgender-development-of-clinical-skills-scale
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Yusuke Kanakubo, Yoshifumi Sugiyama, Eriko Yoshida, Takuya Aoki, Rieko Mutai, Masato Matsushima, Tadao Okada
INTRODUCTION: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Development of Clinical Skills Scale (LGBT-DOCSS) is a validated self-assessment tool for health and mental health professionals who provide healthcare for sexual and gender minority patients. This study aimed to develop and validate a Japanese version of LGBT-DOCSS (LGBT-DOCSS-JP) and examine its psychometric properties. METHODS: LGBT-DOCSS was translated into Japanese and cross-culturally validated using cognitive debriefing...
2024: PloS One
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536803/electromyographic-activity-of-pelvic-floor-muscles-in-different-positions-during-the-use-an-innovative-vaginal-educator-cross-sectional-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Natália de Souza Duarte, Yury Souza De Azevedo, Emilly Cássia Soares Furtado, Lorena Jarid Freire De Araújo, Rayanne Mesquita Bendelack, Cibele Nazaré Câmara Rodrigues, Nazete Dos Santos Araujo, Pablo Fabiano Moura das Neves, Ana Clara Nunes Soares, Rayana Carvalho Barros, Tainah Lacerda Santos, Erica Feio Carneiro Nunes, Elizabeth Alves Gonçalves Ferreira, Bianca Callegari, João Simão de Melo-Neto
The pelvic floor requires an integrated anatomical structure owing to its multiple functions. Therefore, it is necessary to study methods for improving muscle recruitment during training. This study aimed to analyze the effect of using an innovative vaginal trainer on the bioelectrical activity of the pelvic floor muscles. Pelvic positioning and interference factors, such as age, childbirth, sexual activity, urinary incontinence, and menopause, were also analyzed. A cross-sectional study assessed 30 women using an evaluation form, International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form, and surface electromyography...
2024: PloS One
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536716/scratching-beneath-the-surface-an-evaluation-of-the-management-of-scabies-2017-2023
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Bryony Broster, Amanda Clarke, Collins Iwuji, Suneeta Soni
INTRODUCTION: Possible resistance to recommended treatments for scabies has emerged recently. In response to anecdotal reports of a recent increase in treatment failure with permethrin, the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) released a statement alerting members to this. AIMS: To examine attendances and the treatment pathways for scabies cases seen at local sexual health clinics. METHODOLOGY: A case note review of scabies attendances between January 2017 and December 2023 was conducted...
March 27, 2024: International Journal of STD & AIDS
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536513/on-the-concordance-of-romantic-and-sexual-feelings-and-identity-among-university-students-in-taiwan
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
I-Ching Lee
The degree to which romantic and sexual feelings correspond to one's sexual identity may signify how a person comes to embrace a specific sexual identity. People who endorse an essentialist perspective may expect to see a high degree of concordance between feelings and identity, and a lack of concordance may be associated with negative consequences. People who endorse a social constructionist perspective may view sexual identity as constructed in situ; a lack of concordance is inevitable and may not be associated with negative consequences...
March 27, 2024: Archives of Sexual Behavior
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536232/adapting-mhealth-interventions-prepmate-and-dot-diary-to-support-prep-retention-in-care-and-adherence-among-english-and-spanish-speaking-men-who-have-sex-with-men-and-transgender-women-in-the-united-states-formative-work-and-pilot-randomized-trial
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Albert Y Liu, Cat-Dancing Alleyne, Susanne Doblecki-Lewis, Kimberly A Koester, Rafael Gonzalez, Janie Vinson, Hyman Scott, Susan Buchbinder, Thiago S Torres
BACKGROUND: A growing number of mobile health (mHealth) technologies are being developed to support HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) adherence and persistence; however, most tools have focused on men who have sex with men (MSM), and few are available in Spanish. To maximize the potential impact of these tools in reducing gender and racial/ethnic disparities and promoting health equity, mHealth tools tailored to Spanish-speaking people and transgender women are critically needed. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to adapt and tailor 2 mHealth technologies, PrEPmate and DOT Diary, to support daily PrEP adherence and persistence among Spanish-speaking MSM and English- and Spanish-speaking transgender women and to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of these tools...
March 27, 2024: JMIR Formative Research
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536222/bridging-and-bonding-social-capital-by-analyzing-the-demographics-user-activities-and-social-network-dynamics-of-sexual-assault-centers-on-twitter-mixed-methods-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Jia Xue, Qiaoru Zhang, Yun Zhang, Hong Shi, Chengda Zheng, Jingchuan Fan, Linxiao Zhang, Chen Chen, Luye Li, Micheal L Shier
BACKGROUND: Social media platforms have gained popularity as communication tools for organizations to engage with clients and the public, disseminate information, and raise awareness about social issues. From a social capital perspective, relationship building is seen as an investment, involving a complex interplay of tangible and intangible resources. Social media-based social capital signifies the diverse social networks that organizations can foster through their engagement on social media platforms...
March 27, 2024: Journal of Medical Internet Research
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536221/don-t-overlook-syphilis-an-atypical-rash-in-a-woman-with-neurologic-ocular-and-otic-involvement
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Elena M Crouch, Michael T O Stein, Matthew R Geringer, Aeja Weiss, Molly Stalons, Jamie L Geringer
The manifestations of syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by Treponema pallidum, can be divided into primary, secondary, or tertiary stages. In addition, syphilis can cause a latent infection with no clinical manifestations and be diagnosed solely by serologic testing. Secondary syphilis is especially known for causing a rash and diverse clinical manifestation which can make its diagnosis challenging-particularly in patients whose medical and sexual histories do not align with the classical epidemiologic and textbook description of secondary syphilis...
March 25, 2024: Military Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536139/integration-of-partner-notification-services-at-a-sexually-transmitted-infections-clinic
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Philip A Chan, Danielle L Le Brazidec, Kevin Cormier, Alexi Almonte, Siena Napoleon, Laura C Chambers, Jun Tao, Thomas E Bertrand
OBJECTIVES: PNS is critical to prevent the spread of STIs. We evaluated the feasibility of integrating PNS into an STI clinic focused on MSM. DESIGN/METHODS: The RI STI Clinic, in partnership with the RIDOH, implemented a PNS program in 2019. Interviews with patients diagnosed with gonorrhea/ syphilis were conducted. RIDOH attempted outreach to partners identified. We utilized interview data among MSM diagnosed with gonorrhea/syphilis in clinic from 1/1/19-12/31/2021...
April 1, 2024: Rhode Island Medical Journal
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535586/unveiling-the-dual-threat-how-microbial-infections-and-healthcare-deficiencies-fuel-cervical-and-prostate-cancer-deaths-in-africa
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Sofian Abdul-Nasir, Hyungdon Lee, Md Habibur Rahman, Johny Bajgai, Kyu-Jae Lee, Cheol-Su Kim, Soo-Ki Kim
Cervical and prostate cancer account for 7.1 and 7.3 deaths per 100,000 people globally in 2022. These rates increased significantly to 17.6 and 17.3 in Africa, respectively, making them the second and third leading cause of cancer deaths in Africa, only surpassed by breast cancer. The human papillomavirus is the prime risk factor for cervical cancer infection. On the other hand, prostate cancer risks include ageing, genetics, race, geography, and family history. However, these factors alone cannot account for the high mortality rate in Africa, which is more than twice the global mortality rate for the two cancers...
March 10, 2024: Pathogens
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535552/human-papillomavirus-hpv-infection-and-risk-behavior-in-vaccinated-and-non-vaccinated-paraguayan-young-women
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
María Liz Bobadilla, Verónica Villagra, Héctor Castro, Marta von Horoch, Soraya Araya, Gerardo Deluca, Vanessa Salete de Paula
Cervical cancer is a global health concern and ranks fourth among the most prevalent cancers in women worldwide. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a known precursor of cervical cancer and preventive measures include prophylactic vaccines. This study focused on sexually active Paraguayan women aged 18-25 years, exploring the intersection of HPV vaccination and sexual behavior. Among 254 participants, 40.9% received the Gardasil-4 vaccine, with no significant differences in sexual behavior between the vaccinated and unvaccinated sexually active groups...
February 27, 2024: Pathogens
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535550/concomitant-syndromic-diagnosis-of-mpox-and-other-vesicular-viruses-in-patients-with-skin-and-genital-lesions
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Maria Beatrice Valli, Antonella Vulcano, Martina Rueca, Giulia Matusali, Valentina Mazzotta, Emanuele Nicastri, Enrico Girardi, Carla Fontana, Andrea Antinori, Fabrizio Maggi
The recent multi-country outbreak of the zoonotic monkeypox virus (MPXV) infection in humans without an epidemiological link with endemic areas has raised concerns about the route of transmission. Since the infection spread largely among men who have sex with men who, in most cases, presented primary lesions of the genital and oral mucosa, sexual transmission has been proposed. In the present study, we retrospectively evaluated specimens of vesicular lesions collected from the skin and genital tract of 35 patients (23 positive and 12 negative) presenting at our Institute for monkeypox (mpox) diagnosis by using a novel molecular syndromic vesicular virus panel (VVP) assay...
February 27, 2024: Pathogens
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38535378/monoaminergic-systems-in-flight-induced-potentiation-of-phonotactic-behavior-in-female-crickets-gryllus-bimaculatus
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Maxim Mezheritskiy, Victoria Melnikova, Varvara Dyakonova, Dmitry Vorontsov
We have recently shown that experience of flight remarkably enhanced subsequent terrestrial phonotaxis in females in response to the male calling song. Here, we elucidated the possible roles of octopamine and serotonin in the enhancing effect of flying on phonotactic behavior. Octopamine is known to be released into the hemolymph during flight in insects; however, the octopamine receptor antagonist epinastine did not abolish the effects of flight in our study. On the contrary, the drug significantly potentiated the influence of flying on phonotactic behavior...
March 9, 2024: Insects
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