Articles: male.
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The pathogenesis of low trauma wrist fractures in men is not fully understood. This study found that these men have lower bone mineral density at the forearm itself, as well as the hip and spine, and has shown that forearm bone mineral density is the best predictor of wrist fracture.
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Int J Reprod Biomed (Yazd) · Jan 2019
First trimester determination of fetal gender by ultrasonographic measurement of anogenital distance: A cross-sectional study.
In some patients with a family history of the gender-linked disease, determination of the fetal gender in the first trimester of pregnancy is of importance. In X-linked recessive inherited diseases, only the male embryos are involved, while in some conditions, such as congenital adrenal hyperplasia, female embryos are affected; hence early determination of fetal gender is important. ⋯ AGD is helpful as an ultrasonographic marker that can determine fetal gender in the first trimester, especially after 12 wks.
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Preventive medicine · Oct 2016
Extending and validating a human papillomavirus (HPV) knowledge measure in a national sample of Canadian parents of boys.
As the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is now recommended for males, a reliable, comprehensive HPV knowledge measurement tool which addresses issues relevant to males is needed. We aimed to replicate, validate and test the comprehensiveness of an existing general HPV and an HPV vaccination knowledge scale in English and French. We also measured parental HPV knowledge and changes over time. ⋯ Correct responses at T2 are best explained by correct responses at T1, with some small changes from 'Don't know' at T1 to correct at T2. The extended general and vaccine-specific knowledge scales are valid, reliable and comprehensive, and could be used among parents of boys, in both English and French. Educational interventions could target specific knowledge gaps and focus on providing information rather than correcting misconceptions.
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Respiratory investigation · Dec 2013
Review Case ReportsScedosporium aurantiacum brain abscess after near-drowning in a survivor of a tsunami in Japan.
Many victims of the tsunami that occurred following the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011 developed systemic disorders owing to aspiration pneumonia. Herein, we report a case of tsunami lung wherein Scedosporium aurantiacum was detected in the respiratory tract. A magnetic resonance image of the patient's head confirmed multiple brain abscesses and lateral right ventricle enlargement. In this case report, we describe a potential refractory multidrug-resistant infection following a tsunami disaster.
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Early human development · Dec 2015
The sex ratio at birth in South Africa increased 9months after the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
In humans in the absence of significant stress the sex ratio at birth [males/(males+females)] is in favor of more male than female live births. ⋯ The 2010 FIFA World Cup was followed about 9months afterwards by a significant increase in the sex ratio at birth. The main mechanism driving the observed increase in the sex ratio at birth in South Africa is most likely more frequent sexual intercourse at population level during the tournament.