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Effects of altitude on thyroid disorders according to Chinese three-rung, ladder-like topography: national cross-sectional study
BackgroundChinese topography appears a three-rung ladder-like distribution of decreasing elevation from northwest to southeast, which is divided by...
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Topography and etiologies of cerebellar infarcts presenting as isolated acute vestibular syndrome
Background and purposeTo investigate the topography and etiologies of acute cerebellar infarcts (ACIs) that presented as isolated acute vestibular...
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Establishing the validity of surface topography for assessment of scoliosis: a prospective study
Study designDescriptive survey.
ObjectivesCompare radiographic parameters measured using surface topography (ST) with those obtained...
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Administration of Exogenous Hormones and the Implications for Cigarette Smoking-Related Behaviors
Purpose of ReviewPreclinical evidence indicates progesterone and estrogen influence drug-taking behaviors, including nicotine/tobacco. However,...
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The role of clitoral topography in sexual arousal and orgasm: transperineal ultrasound study
Introduction and hypothesisThe clitoris has a critical pivotal role in female orgasm and arousal. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to...
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Assessing the effect of nicotine dose in cigarette smoking on sleep quality
BackgroundWhile several studies assessed the relation between cigarette smoking and sleep, there are still very few studies assessing the effect of...
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The Effects of Pictorial Health Warning Label on Waterpipe (Low- and High-Frequency) Smokers’ Experiences, Toxicant Exposures, and Puffing Behavior
BackgroundPictorial health warning label (PHWL) is an effective risk communication measure among cigarette smokers. However, there is a lack of...
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Reported patterns of va** to support long-term abstinence from smoking: a cross-sectional survey of a convenience sample of vapers
BackgroundE-cigarettes are the most popular aid to smoking cessation attempts in England and the USA. This research examined associations between...
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The Role of Anxiety in Smoking Onset, Severity, and Cessation-Related Outcomes: a Review of Recent Literature
Purpose of ReviewAnxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions globally and co-occurs with smoking at a markedly high rate. The present...
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Electronic cigarette menthol flavoring is associated with increased inhaled micro and sub-micron particles and worse lung function in combustion cigarette smokers
Flavored electronic cigarettes (ECs) present a serious health challenge globally. Currently, it is unknown whether the addition of highly popular...
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Much higher prevalence of keratoconus than announced results of the Gutenberg Health Study (GHS)
AbstractKeratoconus appears to be a rare corneal disease with a prevalence previously estimated at 1:2000. The aim of our study was to investigate...
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Patterns of use, perceptions, and cardiopulmonary health risks of cigar products: a systematic review
ObjectiveA systematic review was conducted to evaluate the use patterns, health perceptions, and cardiopulmonary health effects of cigars.
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Worry as a mechanism of the relationship between perceived new knowledge and discouragement to smoke elicited from graphic cigarette warnings
Evidence supports the use of graphic warnings to educate the public about the health harms of smoking and suggests warnings eliciting negative...
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Daily stress as link between disadvantage and smoking: an ecological momentary assessment study
BackgroundThere is a well-established social gradient in smoking, but little is known about the underlying behavioral mechanisms. Here, we take a...
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Persistent Pain After Breast Cancer Treatment, an Underreported Burden for Breast Cancer Survivors
BackgroundMany patients who have undergone surgery experience persistent pain after breast cancer treatment (PPBCT). These symptoms often remain...
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Pre-treatment risk markers for hemorrhagic transformation in posterior circulation acute ischemic stroke treated with reperfusion therapy
BackgroundHemorrhagic transformation (HT) is an uncommon complication of posterior circulation acute ischemic stroke (PCS) compared to anterior...
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The effects of hookah/waterpipe smoking on general health and the cardiovascular system
Hookah or waterpipe smoking or use is an emerging trend in the US population, especially among the youth. The misperception of hookah being less...
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Characterizing nicotine exposure among a community sample of non-daily smokers in the United States
BackgroundOver one-quarter of all smokers in the United States identify as non-daily smokers and this number is projected to rise. Unlike daily...
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Factors affecting tobacco smoking in Ethiopia: evidence from the demographic and health surveys
BackgroundTobacco smoking is growing at an alarming rate in the develo** world and sub-Saharan Africa. Although Ethiopia has a relatively low rate...
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Nanopore sequencing method for CTG18.1 expansion in TCF4 in late-onset Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy and a comparison of the structural features of cornea with first-degree relatives
BackgroundTo evaluate the relationship between the number of trinucleotide repeats (TNR) in late-onset Fuchs corneal endothelial dystrophy (FCED) and...
