Associations of nutrient intake, dietary behaviours, and patterns with metabolic profiles and obesity measures: findings from a cross-sectional study in a southern Chinese populati... by Yifan Chen, Guanlin Chen, Yinglin Liang, Yinglin Liang, Haiyan Huang, Yefeng Cai, Xiaojia Ni

“…This study aimed to characterise the nutrient intake, dietary behaviours, and patterns of the South Chinese population and examine their associations with metabolic profiles and obesity measures.MethodsData for this study were obtained from a cross-sectional study involving participants residing in Guangdong Province, China. …”
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Geological characteristics of biogenic gas formation and direction of favorable zones in the Quaternary mudstone of the Qaidam Basin, China by Jixian Tian, Zeyu Shao, Jian Li, Dekang Song, Zhou Fei, Ya'nan Li, Wei Sha, Hao Zhang, Lili Hou, Xiaoqiu Zhang, Haining Zhang, Yixuan Yang

“…In this study, we utilize core data from the mudstone sections of two newly drilled wells in the study area as the object, and carry out a comprehensive study of the formation and reservoir characteristics of mudstone biogas through systematic experimental analysis, on the basis of which, favourable exploration areas for mudstone biogas are identified. …”
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A Systematic Review of the Development and Implementability of Complex Interventions After Hospitalization for Survivors of Intensive CareTake-Home Points by Evelyn Sloan, DPT, Selina M. Parry, PhD, Alisha A. da Silva, BPhysio, AdvRes (Hons), Catherine L. Granger, PhD, Zoe Fehlberg, MPH, Owen Gustafson, PhD, Catherine Voutier, MInfoMgmt, Camille E. Short, PhD, Marlena Klaic, PhD

“…MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and PEDro were searched through June 4, 2024. Extracted data included intervention development processes; intervention description; and if and how acceptability or satisfaction, fidelity, feasibility, and efficacy were evaluated. …”
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Co-circulation and genetic characterization of genotype I and II feline bocavirus strains in domestic cats from Northern Vietnam by Hieu Van Dong, Giang Thi Huong Tran, Yen Hoang Thi Nguyen, Thiet Chi Ngo, Amonpun Rattanasrisomporn, Chaiwat Boonkaewwan, Dao Anh Tran Bui, Jatuporn Rattanasrisomporn

“…The findings underscore the need for expanded surveillance, complete genome analyses, and investigation into FBoV’s pathogenic potential and co-infection dynamics in the feline population. These data will be instrumental in shaping future diagnostic and control strategies for feline viral enteritis in Vietnam.…”
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Physical Activity and Quality of Life After Distal Femur Tumor Resection and Limb Salvage by Dimitra C. Galanis, Ioannis Zafeiris, Fotini M. Soukakou, Dimitra P. Papagelopoulos, Panayiotis Gavriil, Ioannis G. Trikoupis, Olga D. Savvidou, Konstantinos Vlasis, Vasileios A. Kontogeorgakos, Panayiotis J. Papagelopoulos

“…This study included the International Physical Activity (PA) Questionnaire (IPAQ), the University of California and Los Angeles (UCLA) Activity Score, and semi-structured interviews. The data were analyzed using the statistical software packages SPSS 25 and Excel. …”
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Cultural and behavioral drivers of zoonotic disease transmission and persistence among diverse pastoralist communities in East Africa by Dismas C.O. Oketch, Ruth Njoroge, Tonny O. Ngage, Asha Abdikadir Omar, Abdulai Magarre, Raphael Pasha, John Gachohi, Samuel Waiguru Muriuki, Samoel Ashimosi Khamadi, Ali Duba Boru, Boku Bodha, Lydia Kilowua, Nazaria Wanja Nyaga, Humphrey Kariuki Njaanake, Eunice Kamaara, Walter Jaoko, M. Kariuki Njenga, Eric Osoro, Dalmas Omia

“…Methods This study adopts a One Health approach, employing a range of participatory methods including informal observations, “go-along interviews,” narrative-, and key informant- interviews, to explore the cultural, behavioral, and structural drivers of zoonotic disease transmission among pastoralist communities in East Africa. …”
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Metabolic capabilities are highly conserved among human nasal-associated Corynebacterium species in pangenomic analyses by Tommy H. Tran, Isabel F. Escapa, Ari Q. Roberts, Wei Gao, Abiola C. Obawemimo, Julia A. Segre, Heidi H. Kong, Sean Conlan, Matthew S. Kelly, Katherine P. Lemon

“…Based on prevalence data, at least two Corynebacterium species likely coexist in the nasal microbiota of 82% of adults. …”
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A Cross-Sectional Study of Body Composition and Cardiorespiratory Fitness: Insights from Romanian Physical Education Male Students and Non-Professionals by Mădălina-Gabriela Coman, Alina Stan, Andreea Maria Adam, Carmen Gheorghe, Carmen Pârvu, Corneliu Mircea Codreanu, Liviu Moraru, Daniel-Andrei Iordan, Ilie Onu

“…Cardiovascular capacity was measured via the Ruffier Test, and data were analyzed using SPSS v26 (α = 0.05). MSNP participants had significantly greater BFM (16.55 ± 5.46 kg vs. 12.58 ± 4.98 kg, p = 0.003, Cohen’s d = 0.78) and PBF (20.71% ± 5.32 vs. 15.57% ± 4.89, p < 0.001, d = 1.03) compared to MSPE students. …”
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Identification of serum biomarkers for cystic echinococcosis in sheep through untargeted metabolomic analysis using LC–MS/MS technology by Xiao-Xia Wu, Wan-Li Ban, Li-Jiang Wu, Wen-Jing Qi, Mehdi Borhani, Xiao-Ying He, Xiao-Lei Liu, Ming-Yuan Liu, Jing Ding

“…Orthogonal projections to latent structures–discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) were used to analyze different metabolites in the serum of the two groups. …”
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FTIR-based molecular fingerprinting for the rapid classification of dengue and chikungunya from human sera using machine learning: an observational studyResearch in context by Souvik Das, Subhanita Roy, Aritri Bir, Arindam Ghosh, Tarun Kanti Bhattacharyya, Pooja Lahiri, Basudev Lahiri

“…The SVM, RF, and NN models, trained on FTIR data, achieved near-perfect classification (AUC = 1.000; CA-score ≥0.989), outperforming traditional diagnostic methods. …”
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Global trends in esophageal cancer: sex and age disparities in health inequalities from 1990 to 2021, with projections to 2050 by Ying Liu, Ying Liu, Erman Wu, Erman Wu, Fang Cheng, Meng Zhang, Qian Rou, Zenati Nuertai, Maorong Xu, Shanshan Xu, Minghui Li, Lei Zhang, Aheli Nasiroula

“…Age-standardized rates (ASR) were calculated to account for population age structures. Trends over time were assessed using the estimated annual percentage change (EAPC). …”
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Efficacy and mechanisms underlying MRI-guided high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation for depression among university students: study protocol for a stepped wedge c... by Yuanle Chen, Rongxun Liu, Jinnan Yan, Peng Luo, Luhan Yang, Yongbin Wang, Guangjun Ji, Chuansheng Wang, Wei Zheng, Fei Wang, Yong Meng, Yange Wei

“…All groups will be receiving active intervention in week 5. Structural MRI data for each participant will be acquired to select the optimal electrode placement and correct for individual anatomical differences. …”
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Socioeconomic health and impact of sickle cell disease and vaso-occlusive crises in India: results from B-VOCAL study by Dipty Jain, Ravindra Kumar, Nandakumar Menon, Disha Shetty, Tulika Seth, Shashank Udupi, Suman Jain, Seema Bhatwadekar, Rabindra Jena, Bharat Parmar, Anil Goel, Ashvin Vasava, Anupam Dutta, Priyanka Samal, Riya Ballikar, Deepa Bhat, Tuphan Kanti Dolai, Jina Bhattacharyya, Manish Mistry, Shomik Ray

“…This study examines the economic implications of managing VOC in individuals with SCD in India, from the perspectives of patients, healthcare system and society.Methods This cross-sectional, observational study included 1000 patients with SCD across 14 centres enrolled from November 2021 to June 2022. Data were collected systematically using a structured electronic case record form. …”
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The association between the gut microbiome and antituberculosis drug-induced liver injury by Shengfei Pei, Li Yang, Huixia Gao, Yuzhen Liu, Jianhua Lu, Er hei Dai, Chunyan Meng, Fumin Feng, Yuling Wang

“…The samples underwent 16S rDNA sequencing, and clinical data and blood samples were also collected for further analysis. …”
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Long-term clinical sequelae among Sudan ebolavirus disease survivors 2 years post-infection: a matched cohort study by Haruna Muwonge, Carolyne Nasimiyu, Barnabas Bakamutumaho, Peter Elyanu, Moses L. Joloba, Silvia Situma, John Schieffelin, Bronwyn Gunn, Shuangyi Bai, Robert F. Breiman, Isaac Ssewanyana, Susan Nabadda, Julius Lutwama, Yonas Tegen, Allan Muruta, Bruce Kirenga, Charles Olaro, Jane Ruth Aceng, Henry Kyobe Bosa, M. Kariuki Njenga

“…Using a prospective matched cohort approach, 87 laboratory-confirmed SUDV survivors from the 2022–2023 Ugandan outbreak and 176 age-, sex- and village-matched controls were followed at 3, 9, 12, 15 and 24 months. Symptom data were collected through structured interviews and targeted clinical examinations. …”
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Streptococcus agalactiae colonization is common among pregnant women with HIV infection and is neither predicted by hospital tier nor trimester in Mwanza, Tanzania by Paul H. Ngayomela, Richard Kiritta, Boniface A. Remi, Sophyrose T. Mboya, Nyambura Moremi, Dismas Matovelo, Fridolin Mujuni, Stephen E. Mshana, Claudia Daubenberger, Ruth N. Zadoks, Jeremiah Seni

“…Demographic, obstetric and other clinical data were collected using a pre-tested structured questionnaire. …”
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Hsa_Circ_0105596/FTO inhibits progression of Parkinson's disease by sponging miR-187-3p and regulating eEF2 by Jiahao Feng, Jin Zhao, Yong Kuang, Yuheng Zhou, Ziheng Ye, Yutong He, Dandan Chen, Li Zhang, Tingying Zhang, Qingqing Zhu, Shumin Cheng, Taoli Liu

“…Method: We conducted bioinformatics on sequencing data of substantia nigra (SN) and striatum, and intersected differentially expressed genes (Degs) to determine core role of circFTO-miR-187-3p-EEF2 axes in the progression of PD. …”
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Suppression of the T-dependent antibody response following oral exposure to selected polycyclic aromatic compounds in B6C3F1/N mice by Victor J. Johnson, Cynthia V. Rider, Michael I. Luster, Cynthia J. Willson, Shawn Harris, Billie Stiffler, James Blake, Esra Mutlu, Veronica Godfrey, Brian Burback, Reshan Fernando, Suramya Waidyanatha, Gary R. Burleson, Dori R. Germolec

“…Careful characterization of strong positive and clear negative PACs is needed in order to lay the foundation for generating robust immunotoxicity data for structurally diverse PACs that have not yet been evaluated.MethodsIn the current study, adult B6C3F1/N female mice were treated daily for 28 consecutive days by oral administration of B(a)P to provide dose levels ranging between 2 and 150 mg/kg bodyweight/day. …”
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Women's experiences and acceptability of self-administered, home delivered, intravaginal 5-Fluorouracil cream for cervical precancer treatment in Kenya by Konyin Adewumi, Aparna Ghosh Kachoria, Everlyn Adoyo, Mercy Rop, Mercy Rop, Antony Owaya, Jennifer H. Tang, Jennifer H. Tang, Lisa Rahangdale, Lisa Rahangdale, Lisa Rahangdale, Chemtai Mungo, Chemtai Mungo, Chemtai Mungo

“…Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. …”
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O-prenylchalcones inhibit cell proliferation and activate apoptosis by inducing mitochondrial dysfunction in gastric cancer cells by José C. Espinoza-Hicks, Yarely M. Salinas-Vera, Javier Camarillo-Cisneros, Alejandro A. Camacho-Dávila, Jessica L. Hernández-Rivera, Nadia Flores-Huerta, Eloisa Ibarra-Sierra, Carlos Pérez-Plasencia, María Elizbeth Álvarez-Sánchez, Ángeles C. Tecalco-Cruz, César López-Camarillo

“…Conclusions Here, we report preliminary data suggesting that O-prenylchalcones inhibit cell proliferation and promote cell death by inducing mitochondrial dysfunction, caspase-3 and caspase-7 activation, and ROS generation in AGS gastric cancer cells. …”
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