Investigating the Determinants of Toxoplasma gondii Prevalence in Meat: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression. by Simone Belluco, Marzia Mancin, Daniele Conficoni, Giulia Simonato, Mario Pietrobelli, Antonia Ricci

“…<h4>Background</h4>Toxoplasma gondii is one of the most widespread parasites in humans and can cause severe illness in immunocompromised individuals. …”
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A randomized controlled study protocol of the TOBBI trial: the effect of a 6 weeks intervention with synbiotics on the recovery speed of the gut microbiota after antibiotic treatme... by Kelly Klomp, Maaike Alkema, Jan Knol, Anna M. Malinowska, Clara Belzer

“…Abstract Background Antibiotic-induced disruption of the gut microbiome in the first 1000 days of life is linked to an increased risk of the development of immunological, metabolic, and neurobehavioral childhood-onset conditions. …”
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Sex differences in adiposity and hemodynamic parameters as cardiovascular risk indicators among South African university staff: a descriptive cross-sectional study by Sibusiso Gogoba, Samuel Oluwaseun Olojede, Babatunde Adebola Alabi, Sodiq Kolawole Lawal, Odey Akpa, Ayoola Isaac Jegede, Onyemaechi Okpara Azu

“…Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide, with their prevalence continuing to rise each year. …”
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Combined bacterial and fungal intestinal microbiota analyses: Impact of storage conditions and DNA extraction protocols. by Cécile Angebault, Amine Ghozlane, Stevenn Volant, Françoise Botterel, Christophe d'Enfert, Marie-Elisabeth Bougnoux

“…<h4>Background</h4>The human intestinal microbiota contains a vast community of microorganisms increasingly studied using high-throughput DNA sequencing. …”
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Studying grain color diversity in the barley collection of VIR by A. Y. Glagoleva, L. A. Novokreschenov, O. Y. Shoeva, O. N. Kovaleva, E. K. Khlestkina

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the diversity of barley in the VIR collection in the context of grain color.Materials and methods. To analyze the pigment composition of the grain, 150 barley accessions with colored grains were selected from the VIR collection. …”
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Isolation, Molecular Characterisation, and Pathogenicity Analysis of a Novel Recombinant ALV‐J Strain Isolated From Chinese Hetian Chickens by Tianyu Lei, Liyun Zhuang, Tingting Dai, Qun Niu, Yinli Bao, Weiming Lin, Cuiqin Huang, Xintian Zheng

“…ABSTRACT Background Avian leukosis virus subgroup J (ALV‐J) primarily affects poultry, particularly chickens, leading to tumourigenesis and immunosuppression, which results in substantial economic losses. …”
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Persistence of the Immune Response to an Intramuscular Bivalent (GI.1/GII.4) Norovirus Vaccine in Adults by Geert Leroux-Roels, Robert L. Atmar, Jakob P. Cramer, Ian Escudero, Astrid Borkowski

“…Methods: In this study, 428 adult recipients of various compositions of the norovirus vaccine candidate, HIL-214, were followed for 5 years, to assess immune responses to its virus-like particle antigens, GI.1 and GII.4c. …”
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Microplastics in Museums: Pollution and Paleoecology by Christine C. Gaylarde, Estefan M. da Fonseca

“…Background: With the advent of the creation, production, and continuous use of plastic in both industrial and domestic spaces, plastic materials have become an integral part of human daily life, resulting in a range of impacts, both positive and negative. …”
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Contextual Factors, Health History, and Daily Living Activities for Ovarian Cancer Risks: A Case-Control Study in Indonesia by Restuning Widiasih, Windy Natasha, Tosin Popoola, Katherine Nelson

“…Purpose: The aim of this study was to analyze contextual factors, reproductive health history, and Activity Daily Living (ADLs) associated with ovarian cancer risks. Methods: This retrospective case-control study included 408 women with a 1:1 balanced composition: 204 women diagnosed with ovarian cancer and 204 without. …”
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Sputum microbiota profiles of patients with rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis during the intensive-phase treatment by Xingshan Cai, Yuan Lin, Bitong Wu, Yang Luo, Kun Li

“…Abstract Background The respiratory microbiome plays a crucial role in respiratory health and influences the onset and progression of tuberculosis (TB). …”
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Platelet-Derived Mitochondria Attenuate 5-FU-Induced Injury to Bone-Associated Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Yutong Chen, Zhixin Liu, Ning An, Jing Zhang, Weicheng Meng, Wenting Wang, Xiaoshuang Wu, Xingbin Hu, Yaozhen Chen, Wen Yin

“…Background. Myelosuppression is a common condition during chemotherapy. …”
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Influence of orthodontic archwire (nickel–titanium versus copper–nickel–titanium) on pain in adult patients in the aligning phase of treatment with self-ligating brackets (two mont... by Raquel Marzal, Alberto Albaladejo, Daniel Curto, Adrián Curto

“…Methods This prospective observational pilot study was carried out at the Dental Clinic of the University of Salamanca between 2023 and 2024. …”
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Radiographic outcomes and subsidence rate in hyperlordotic versus standard lordotic interbody spacers in patients undergoing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion by Rajkishen Narayanan, Nicholas B. Pohl, Jonathan Dalton, Yunsoo Lee, Alexa Tomlak, Anthony Labarbiera, Meryem Guler, Emilie Sawicki, Sebastian I. Fras, Mark F. Kurd, John J. Mangan, Ian David Kaye, Jose A. Canseco, Alan S. Hilibrand, Alexander R. Vaccaro, Christopher K. Kepler, Gregory D. Schroeder, Joseph K. Lee

“…Background: Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a common surgery for patients with degenerative cervical disease and current interbody spacers utilized vary based on material composition, structure, and angle of lordosis. …”
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Gender differences in early childhood development in rural China: a sibling structure perspective by Hongyu Guan, Xiangzhe Chen, Lidong Zhang, Yunyun Zhang, Yuxiu Ding, Ai Yue

“…Abstract Background This study examines gender differences in early childhood cognitive development in rural China, focusing on the role of sibling structure. …”
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Behavioral disorders and their correlation with nutritional status of children, complete the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and embryonic central nervous system tumors by A. Yu. Vashura, A. A. Devyaterikova, S. S. Lukina, V. N. Kasatkin, A. F. Karelin

“…Background. A violation of nutritional status (obesity) and emotional-behavioral status (depression) is one of the urgent problems of modern health care. …”
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Influence of the pandemic on the mental health of professional workers by Jelena Atanackovic, Henrietta Akuamoah-Boateng, Jungwee Park, Melissa Corrente, Ivy Lynn Bourgeault

“…Abstract Background This study focuses on the influence of the pandemic on professional workers from an explicitly comparative perspective. …”
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The Mediating Role of Anthropometric Improvements in The Effects of Resistance Training on Speed, Strength, and Power in U20 Futsal Athletes by Mirza Asmara, Yudik Prasetyo, Bernadeta Suhartini, Gallant Pamungkas, Burhaan Shodiq

“…Background. Adolescence is characterized by heightened trainability, yet approximately 18 % of young people are overweight or obese. …”
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Bidirectional Relationship among Cognitive Function, Muscle Mass, and Grip Strength in Older Adults: the BUSAN Study by Du-Ri Kim, Jong-Hwan Park, Ting-Fu Lai, Myung-Jun Shin, Tae Sik Goh, Jung Sub Lee, Eunsoo Moon, Yeong-Ae Yang

“…Background With the increasing number of older individuals, understanding the interplay among muscle strength, muscle mass, and cognitive functions in aging populations is important. …”
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Genome-wide identification of castor bean class III peroxidase genes and analysis of expression patterns under abiotic stresses by Jiayu Li, Mubo Fan, Shuqi Yang, Hongyan Huo, Weiquan Fan, Shiyou Lü, Jixing Zhang

“…Abstract Background The peroxidase (PRX) gene family plays important roles in plant growth and development, antioxidant defense, immune response, cell wall synthesis, and environmental stress response. …”
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Longitudinal impact of oral bacteria and endotoxin on lung function by Christine Drengenes, Hesham Amin, Tuva Jensen, Kristina Mathiesen, Anders Røsland, Ane Johannessen, Cecilie Svanes, Randi J. Bertelsen

“…Background Chronic respiratory diseases are on the rise globally, and growing evidence shows that lungs whether healthy or diseased harbor bacterial communities that primarily originate from the oral cavity. …”
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