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The objective of this review is to assess the most recent literature on pubertal trends in boys and girls as well as evaluate genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors implicated in the timing of pubertal progression.

Recent studies confirm the previously described link between increased adiposity and earlier onset of puberty in girls, and more recent studies shed light onto the previously unclear situation in boys as a preponderance of recent longitudinal studies suggests that increased adiposity is linked with earlier pubertal timing also in boys. Discoveries of novel pathways highlights the complexity of pubertal development and suggest mechanistic links between nutrition, obesity, leptin, insulin resistance, and puberty. Furthermore, genetic and epigenetic variants can be linked to early puberty. Other factors, such as prenatal and postnatal environment, gut microbiota, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals have also been linked to both obesity and earlier puberty.

Understanding how the interactions of these factors contribute the relationship between obesity and early pubertal onset is crucial as early puberty has been linked with long-term consequences, such as short stature, earlier type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and poor psychological and behavioral outcomes.

Understanding how the interactions of these factors contribute the relationship between obesity and early pubertal onset is crucial as early puberty has been linked with long-term consequences, such as short stature, earlier type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and poor psychological and behavioral outcomes.

Between 2008 and 2020, over 22.6 million male circumcision (MCs) were performed among males ≥10 years in 15 priority countries of East and Southern Africa. Angiogenesis inhibitor Few studies from routine MC programs operating at scale describe trends of adverse events (AEs) or AE rates over time.

Routine program data from a large MC program in Zimbabwe.

Chi-square compared characteristics of patients with AEs. Univariable and multivariable logistic models examined factors associated with AE severity. Cochran-Armitage trend tests compared AE rate trends by year (2014-2019), age, and MC method (2017-2019).

From 2014-2019, 469,000 males were circumcised; 38%, 27% and 35% among individuals aged 10-14; 15-19; and ≥20 years, respectively. Most MCs (95%) used surgical (dorsal slit or forceps guided) methods; 5% were device-based (PrePex). AEs were reported among 632 (0.13%) MCs; 0.05% were severe. From 2015 to 2019, overall AE rates declined from 34/10,000 to 5/10,000 (p-value <0.001). Severe AE rates also decreased over this period from 12/10,000 to 2/10,000 (p-value <0.001). AE rates among younger clients, ages 10-14 (18/10,000) were higher than among older age men (9/10,000) ages ≥20 years (p<0.001); however, there was no significant association between age and AE severity.

AE rates each year and over time were lower than the WHO acceptable maximum (2% AEs). ZAZIC quality assurance activities ensured guideline adherence, mentored clinicians to MC competency, promoted quality client education and counseling, and improved AE reporting over time. Decreases in AE rates are likely attributed to safety gains and increasing provider experience.

AE rates each year and over time were lower than the WHO acceptable maximum (2% AEs). ZAZIC quality assurance activities ensured guideline adherence, mentored clinicians to MC competency, promoted quality client education and counseling, and improved AE reporting over time. Decreases in AE rates are likely attributed to safety gains and increasing provider experience.

Lower limb amputation (LLA) is a life-changing event that affects functional mobility and participation in everyday life. Prostheses provide individuals with LLA the opportunity to improve mobility and quality of life; however, existing literature suggests that there is underuse of prostheses.

The purpose of this study is to describe how individuals with major LLA use their prosthesis in everyday life and describe barriers and facilitators that influence prosthesis use.

A qualitative descriptive methodology was used.

Ten community dwelling adults (>18 years) with unilateral major LLAs (transtibial, transfemoral, and knee disarticulation) attending outpatient follow-up at a specialized rehabilitation center were recruited. Participants were purposively sampled for variation in prosthesis use and level of amputation. One-on-one semistructured in-depth interviews were conducted in person or by telephone. The interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed inductively using thematic analysis.

The experiences of individuals with major LLA were organized into three overarching themes everyday experiences using a prosthesis, extrinsic factors influencing prosthesis use, and intrinsic factors influencing prosthesis use. These themes, and their associated subthemes, highlight how individuals use their prosthesis and the various factors perceived to act as barriers and facilitators to prosthesis use in everyday life.

These findings provide valuable insight into the everyday experiences of individuals with LLA and can be used to implement strategies to optimize prosthesis use.

These findings provide valuable insight into the everyday experiences of individuals with LLA and can be used to implement strategies to optimize prosthesis use.

To assess the effect of occupational exposures on lung cancer mortality in Switzerland after adjustment for non-occupational lung carcinogens.

Using data on 4'351'383 Swiss residents, we used negative binomial regression to assess the effect occupation on lung cancer mortality between 1990 and 2014, accounting for socio-demographic factors, predicted probabilities of smoking and measured environmental radon exposure.

After adjustment, male machine operators and workers in mining, stone working and building materials manufacturing showed the highest risk. Women working in electrical engineering, electronics, watchmaking, vehicle construction and toolmaking and transport occupations also remained at high-risk. Radon exposure had no effect on lung cancer mortality, while smoking demonstrated a significant effect in both sexes.

The results suggest the presence of occupational exposures to lung carcinogens in addition to non-occupational factors.

The results suggest the presence of occupational exposures to lung carcinogens in addition to non-occupational factors.

This study examined the relationship between worry about COVID-19 infection in the workplace and while commuting to work and psychological distress in Japan.

An internet monitor study was conducted. Out of a total of 33,302 participants, 26,841 people were included. The subjects were asked single-item questions about whether they were worried about COVID-19 infection in general, at work and while commuting to work. Kessler 6 (K6) was used to assess psychological distress.

The OR was significantly higher in association with worry about infection in the workplace at 1.71 (95%CI 1.53-1.92) and worry about infection while commuting at 1.49 (95%CI 1.32-1.67).

This study suggests the need for psychological intervention to reduce worry about infection in response to public mental health challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

This study suggests the need for psychological intervention to reduce worry about infection in response to public mental health challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

The aim of this study was a subjective and objective stress analysis of occupational groups.

The study examined 414 employees with patients or children contact on work. The age ranged from 22 to 63 years. Subjective stress was measured using the Maslach Burnout Inventory and objective stress with heart rate variability (HRV).

21% of subjects showed a high level of exhaustion, 12.9% a high level of cynicism and low performance. There were significant group differences between cynicism levels in meanNN (p = .008) and meanHR (p = .002). There were no significant differences in HRV for exhaustion and professional efficacy.

The health-impairing manifestations of the three dimensions of the burnout syndrome are not associated with the lower HRV. However, healthy subjects from a "screening" study who had not been clinically diagnosed with burnout were examined here.

The health-impairing manifestations of the three dimensions of the burnout syndrome are not associated with the lower HRV. However, healthy subjects from a "screening" study who had not been clinically diagnosed with burnout were examined here.

To identify predictors of prolonged recovery (ie, >28 days) using patient demographic factors and healthy, norm-based cutoffs on a multimodal test battery in adolescents after sport-related concussions (SRCs).

Retrospective cohort. Patients were deemed recovered after successful completion of return-to-play/school protocols and received medical clearance.

Community concussion clinic.

Male and female adolescent student athletes diagnosed with a SRC and evaluated within 1 week of injury.

Patient demographics, medical history, injury description, computerized neurocognitive testing, vestibular/ocular testing, and symptoms at initial clinical visit.

Performance on clinical testing to predict recovery duration, classified as normal (<28 days) or prolonged (>28 days).

A total of 201 adolescent student athletes (age = 15.3 ± 1.4 years) were included (female 35%). Average recovery duration for the entire cohort was 22.3 ± 13.3 days, with 22% (n = 45) of adolescent student athletes taking >28 days to recover. The final model was 88.3% accurate in classifying normal and prolonged recovery. Predictor variables included sex, loss of consciousness, history of ocular disorder, history of concussion, performance on visual motor speed composite, visual motion sensitivity symptom provocation and near point of convergence distance, number-naming total time, and symptom count.

These findings suggest that using norm-based cutoffs from cognitive, oculomotor, and vestibulo-ocular testing and symptom reporting, clinicians can accurately predict a prolonged recovery (sensitivity = 81%) and normal recovery (specificity = 83%) in an adolescent, SRC cohort.

These findings suggest that using norm-based cutoffs from cognitive, oculomotor, and vestibulo-ocular testing and symptom reporting, clinicians can accurately predict a prolonged recovery (sensitivity = 81%) and normal recovery (specificity = 83%) in an adolescent, SRC cohort.

To determine whether an association exists between fear of pain and recovery time from sports-related concussion in a pediatric population.

Prospective observational study.

Primary outpatient sports medicine clinic of a large pediatric hospital.

One hundred twenty-eight pediatric patients aged 8 to 18 years who presented to clinic with a primary diagnosis of concussion from September 2018 to March 2020. Inclusion criteria included presentation within 2 weeks of injury and symptomatic on initial visit. Patients who sustained a concussion because of motor vehicle collisions or assault were excluded.

There was no intervention. Study participants who met inclusion criteria were administered the Fear of Pain Questionnaire (FOPQ) at their initial visit.

Time to clinical recovery was the main outcome measure and was determined by the fellowship-trained sports medicine physician based on resolution of concussion symptoms, resumption of normal physical and cognitive daily activities, no use of accommodations or medications, and normalization of physical exam.