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The Perception of Premarital Sex Among Malaysian Young People (2023)
Journal Article
Baloch, G. M., Gul Baloch, L., & Ee Sze Lyn, C. (2023). The Perception of Premarital Sex Among Malaysian Young People. Journal of Men’s Health (JOMH), 19(12 - Special Issue),

The Malaysian Society of Andrology and the Study of Ageing Males (MSASAM) and the Malaysian Clearinghouse for Men’s Health will be jointly hosting The Men’s Health World Congress 2023 (MHWC2023), scheduled from 11–13 December 2023 at Kuching, Sarawak... Read More about The Perception of Premarital Sex Among Malaysian Young People.

Efficacy and safety of colchicine for the prevention of postoperative atrial fibrillation among patients undergoing major cardiothoracic surgery: a meta-analysis and meta-regression of randomized controlled trials. (2023)
Journal Article
Rivera, F. B., Cha, S. W., Aparece, J. P., Jariyatamkitti, S., & Mamas, M. (in press). Efficacy and safety of colchicine for the prevention of postoperative atrial fibrillation among patients undergoing major cardiothoracic surgery: a meta-analysis and meta-regression of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, 83(3), 265-270. https://doi.org/10.1097/FJC.0000000000001533

The role of colchicine for the prevention of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) following cardiothoracic surgery is not well-established. We aimed to evaluate its potential in preventing POAF using data from randomized controlled trials (RCTs).... Read More about Efficacy and safety of colchicine for the prevention of postoperative atrial fibrillation among patients undergoing major cardiothoracic surgery: a meta-analysis and meta-regression of randomized controlled trials..

Stigma associated with cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis: A systematic review (2023)
Journal Article
Nuwangi, H., Agampodi, T. C., Price, H. P., Shepherd, T., Weerakoon, K., & Agampodi, S. (in press). Stigma associated with cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis: A systematic review. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 17(12), Article e0011818. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011818

Background
Cutaneous (CL) and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (MCL) are parasitic diseases caused by parasites of the genus leishmania leading to stigma caused by disfigurations. This study aimed to systematically review the dimensions, measurement meth... Read More about Stigma associated with cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis: A systematic review.

Musculotendinous ruptures of the achilles tendon had greater heel-rise height index compared with mid-substance rupture with non-operative management: a retrospective cohort study (2023)
Journal Article
Carmont, M. R., Gunnarsson, B., Brorsson, A., & Nilsson-Helander, K. (2023). Musculotendinous ruptures of the achilles tendon had greater heel-rise height index compared with mid-substance rupture with non-operative management: a retrospective cohort study. Journal of ISAKOS, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jisako.2023.12.006

Introduction
Achilles Tendon Ruptures (ATR) may occur at varying locations with ruptures at the mid-substance (MS) of the tendon most common, followed tears at the musculotendinous (MT) junction. There is scant li... Read More about Musculotendinous ruptures of the achilles tendon had greater heel-rise height index compared with mid-substance rupture with non-operative management: a retrospective cohort study.

Clinical effectiveness of treatments for the management of anxiety in community dwelling people living with dementia: a systematic review and meta‐analysis (2023)
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Nimmons, D., Aker, N., Jordan, K. P., Cooper, C., Davies, N., Manthorpe, J., …Walters, K. (2023). Clinical effectiveness of treatments for the management of anxiety in community dwelling people living with dementia: a systematic review and meta‐analysis. Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association, 19(S18), https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.074855

Background
People living with dementia commonly experience distress or behavioural and psychological symptoms, such as anxiety, which are associated with worse outcomes in this population. Symptoms of anxiety can be challenging to manage, as there i... Read More about Clinical effectiveness of treatments for the management of anxiety in community dwelling people living with dementia: a systematic review and meta‐analysis.

Frequency of Consumption of Food Groups and Cardio-Metabolic Risk Factors: A Genetically Informative Twin Study in Sri Lanka. (2023)
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Zavos, H. M. S., Riddleston, L., Jayaweera, K., Dissanayake, L., Jabir, S., Pannala, G., …Rijsdijk, F. V. (in press). Frequency of Consumption of Food Groups and Cardio-Metabolic Risk Factors: A Genetically Informative Twin Study in Sri Lanka. Behavior Genetics, 54, 73–85. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10519-023-10165-8

Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) globally have undergone rapid urbanisation, and changes in demography and health behaviours. In Sri Lanka, cardio-vascular disease and diabetes are now leading causes of mortality. High prevalence of their ris... Read More about Frequency of Consumption of Food Groups and Cardio-Metabolic Risk Factors: A Genetically Informative Twin Study in Sri Lanka..

Magnetic Coagulometry: Towards a New Nanotechnological Tool for ex vivo Monitoring Coagulation in Human Whole Blood (2023)
Journal Article
Santana-Otero, A., Harper, A., Telling, N. D., Ortega, D., & Cabrera, D. (in press). Magnetic Coagulometry: Towards a New Nanotechnological Tool for ex vivo Monitoring Coagulation in Human Whole Blood. Nanoscale, https://doi.org/10.1039/d3nr02593d

Blood clotting disorders consisting of unwanted blood clot formation or excessive bleeding are some of the main causes of death worldwide. However, there are significant limitations in the current methods used to clinically monitoring the dynamics of... Read More about Magnetic Coagulometry: Towards a New Nanotechnological Tool for ex vivo Monitoring Coagulation in Human Whole Blood.

Effects of participatory ‘A’rt-Based Activity On ‘Health’ of Older Community-Dwellers: results from a randomized control trial of the Singapore A-Health Intervention (2023)
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Ho, A. H. Y., Ma, S. H. X., Tan, M. K. B., Bajpai, R., Goh, S. S. N., Yeo, G., …Beauchet, O. (in press). Effects of participatory ‘A’rt-Based Activity On ‘Health’ of Older Community-Dwellers: results from a randomized control trial of the Singapore A-Health Intervention. Frontiers in Medicine, 10, Article 1238562. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2023.1238562

Introduction: The practice of participatory art has been found to support the promotion, prevention, and management of health across the lifespan. However, clinical trials investigating the benefits of creative activities curated with and conducted i... Read More about Effects of participatory ‘A’rt-Based Activity On ‘Health’ of Older Community-Dwellers: results from a randomized control trial of the Singapore A-Health Intervention.

HEAVY DRINKING, MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS AND RECOVERY IN OLDER ADULTS: EXPLORING SUPPORT NEEDS (2023)
Journal Article
John, D., Bareham, B., O’Donnell, A., Liddle, J., Chew-Graham, C., Kaner, E., & Hanratty, B. (2023). HEAVY DRINKING, MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS AND RECOVERY IN OLDER ADULTS: EXPLORING SUPPORT NEEDS. Innovation in Aging, 7(Supplement_1), 1054-1054. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igad104.3388

Many older adults who consume alcohol at harmful levels experience mental health problems. Common life events such as retirement, bereavement, and declining health, can contribute to anxiety and depression, with alcohol consumption being used as a co... Read More about HEAVY DRINKING, MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS AND RECOVERY IN OLDER ADULTS: EXPLORING SUPPORT NEEDS.