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5, P < 0.001). Moreover, a nomogram was established by the significant characteristics in the multivariate analysis for OS, which represented high accuracy (C-index = 0.692, 95%CI 0.675-0.708). NLR + CA19-9 can independently predict the overall survival of patients with gastric cancer after surgery. The prognostic nomogram based on NLR + CA19-9 is a convenient, economical, and effective prognostic system for clinical practice. NLR + CA19-9 can independently predict the overall survival of patients with gastric cancer after surgery. The prognostic nomogram based on NLR + CA19-9 is a convenient, economical, and effective prognostic system for clinical practice. Anemia affects the postoperative course of patients undergoing a major surgical procedure. However, it remains unclear whether anemia has a different impact on the long-term outcome of patients with malignant or benign pancreatic disease. A retrospective analysis of patients undergoing pancreatic surgery for pancreatic malignancies or chronic pancreatitis was conducted between January 2012 and June 2018 at the University Hospital Dresden, Germany. The occurrence of preoperative anemia and the administration of pre-, intra-, and postoperative blood transfusions were correlated with postoperative complications and survival data by uni- and multivariate analysis. A total of 682 patients were included with 482 (70.7%) undergoing surgical procedures for pancreatic malignancies. Univariate regression analysis confirmed preoperative anemia as a risk factor for postoperative complications > grade 2 according to the Clavien-Dindo classification. Multivariate regression analyses indicated postoperative blood te factor rather than an indicator of underlying disease severity.For transgender (trans) women, community belonging may play an important role in shaping perceptions of HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). A cluster analysis was performed using data obtained from a survey administered to 128 trans women residing in Philadelphia, PA and the San Francisco Bay area, CA. Six items assessing feelings of community belongingness among trans women produced three distinct clusters. Associations were examined between cluster membership and perceptual items including beliefs about PrEP, experiences with healthcare, patient self-advocacy, and perceived trusted sources for PrEP information. Clusters were demographically comparable apart from age. There were significant differences noted between trust in various communication channels and perceptions of PrEP; the least community-connected cluster had less trust and more negative perceptions of PrEP. Analyses suggest that psychographic differences exist based on perceived community belongingness in this population, and this in turn may be consequential in determining how information about PrEP is communicated and diffused to trans women for whom PrEP may be indicated.Young heterosexual men have low uptake of HIV prevention and treatment services and represent an important key population that may require novel strategies. We recruited 1271 heterosexual men, 12 years and older from socializing venues such as "shebeens", transport hubs, "spaza" shops, and community centers in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Participants completed a questionnaire and were tested for HIV serostatus. Generalized estimating equations (GEE) with exchangeable covariance structure estimated factors independently associated with prevalent HIV infection. Median age was 25 years [Interquartile range (IQR) 21-29]. HIV prevalence was 15.5% [95% confidence interval (CI) 11.0-21.9] and increased significantly by age. Factors associated with higher odds of HIV infection were being 25 years and older [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 4.82, 95% CI 3.47-6.69; p less then 0.001), not completing high school (aOR 1.60, 95% CI 1.39-1.85; p less then 0.001), not using condoms at first sex (aOR 1.43, 95% CI 1.20-1.70; p less then