Arch Med Sci
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Clinical characteristics of COVID-19 in young patients differ from middle-aged and elderly patients.
Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) has spread worldwide. The study aimed to understand the clinical characteristics of young COVID-19 patients. ⋯ Young patients have milder clinical manifestations, which may be related to higher education level, higher awareness and higher acceptance of the prevention and control of the COVID-19 epidemic, as well as their good immune function.
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Many biological, psychological and sociocultural factors influence the prevalence of sexual dysfunctions and sexual behavior. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of sexual dysfunctions and sexual behaviors. ⋯ Sexual dysfunctions are highly prevalent in the Polish population. Of note, it is alarming that only very few patients seek professional help when sexual problems occur.
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It is reported that there is a close association between interleukin-1β (IL-1β) gene polymorphisms and breast cancer risk. However, the results remain controversial. ⋯ The rs16944 and rs1143627 polymorphisms are significantly associated with the risk of breast cancer only in Asian people and in post-menopausal women respectively.