Young people using condoms often do so in a way that it is not properly protective. Of 1373 teenagers aged 16-18 years who were questioned, 375 reported engaging in vaginal sex using condoms. Of these, 108 were asked to keep a diary of sexual encounters over six months. In 7% of sex ...
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In the updated, reimagined understanding of type 2 diabetes described herein—and based on state-of-the-art science—hyperglycemia is not a single entity, as it is usually regarded. Rather, it exists as an aggregate of drivers that contribute to the ensuing hyperglycemia. This is not a novel ...
BackgroundRequests can influence the conduct and content of the medical visit. However, little is known about the nature, frequency, and impact of such
general journals]]>doi:10.1136/bmj.333.7564.387The aetiology of Parkinson's disease is largely unknown, but genetic factors may be implicated. The most promising association of a gene with susceptibility for Parkinson's disease seems to be that of the α-synuclein gene, but previous studies gave...
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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) directly interacts with host's epithelial and immune cells, leading to inflammatory response induction, which is considered the hallmark of infection. The host immune system is programmed to facilitate the clearance of viral infection by est...
A third of older people take five or more regular medications (polypharmacy). Conducting medication reviews in primary care is key to identify and reduce/ stop inappropriate medications (deprescribing). Recent recommendations for effective deprescribing
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What is the relative influence of human values and other variables in determining acceptance of IT products? RQ3 What are the influences of users’ values and other variables on their decision to download and use the UK NHS Covid-19 Track and Trace App? While the synthesis of TAM and value...