Genetic markers of obesity risk: stronger associations with body composition in overweight compared to normal-weight children. by Andreas Beyerlein, Rüdiger von Kries, Andrew R Ness, Ken K Ong

“…We examined whether there are differential effect sizes depending on children's body composition.<h4>Methods</h4>We analysed data of n = 4,837 children recorded in the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC), applying quantile regression with sex- and age-specific standard deviation scores (SDS) of body mass index (BMI) or with body fat mass index and fat-free mass index at 9 years as outcome variables and an "obesity-risk-allele score" based on eight genetic variants known to be associated with childhood BMI as the explanatory variable.…”
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Effect of Zinc Supplementation on Body Composition of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Patients: A Quasi-Experimental Study by Thais A. Cunha, Karina M. Vermeulen-Serpa, Evellyn C. Grilo, Mário E. T. Dourado-Júnior, Breno G. P. Bezerra, Núbia R. S. M. Torres, Márcia M. G. D. Lopes, Lucia Leite-Lais, José Brandão-Neto, Sancha H. L. Vale

“…Background. The study hypothesized that zinc supplementation would increase or preserve lean body mass in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) patients. …”
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Impact of social network composition on cognitive decline: Digital Dementia Registry Bavaria (digiDEM Bayern). by Lisa Laininger, Nikolas Dietzel, Elmar Graessel, Hans-Ulrich Prokosch, Peter L Kolominsky-Rabas

“…<h4>Background</h4>Currently, there is no curative treatment for dementia. …”
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Association Between Body Composition Characteristics and Pulmonary Function Parameters in Young Adults of Shaheed Benazirabad District by Hajira Naila, Zulfiqar Ali Laghari

“… Background: Obesity is a significant global health issue linked to increased risks of respiratory diseases. …”
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Impact of ghrelin on body composition and muscle function in a long-term rodent model of critical illness. by Neil E Hill, Kevin G Murphy, Saima Saeed, Rahul Phadke, Darren Chambers, Duncan R Wilson, Stephen J Brett, Mervyn Singer

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Movement Competency Screens Can Be Reliable In Clinical Practice By A Single Rater Using The Composite Score by Kerry J. Mann, Nicholas O'Dwyer, Michaela R. Bruton, Stephen P. Bird, Suzi Edwards

“…# Background Movement competency screens (MCSs) are commonly used by coaches and clinicians to assess injury risk. …”
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Association between neurodevelopmental disorders in congenital heart disease and changes in circulatory metabolites and gut microbiota composition by Jia An, Qiang Wang, Zihao Bai, Siyu Ma, Zhaocong Yang, Di Yu, Xuming Mo, Xuming Mo

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Composition and antimicrobial activity of hydroalcoholic extracts of Pleurotus eryngii var. ferulae and P. eryngii var. elaeoselini by Flavio Polito, Laura De Martino, Giulia Mirabile, Giuseppe Venturella, Maria Letizia Gargano, Vincenzo De Feo, Hazem S. Elshafie, Ippolito Camele

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Associations of dietary inflammation index and composite dietary antioxidant index with all-cause mortality in COPD patients by Sue Zhao, Yingjie Su, Hongzhong Yang

“…BackgroundFew studies have investigated the effects of both dietary inflammatory index (DII) and composite dietary antioxidant index (CDAI) on mortality in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). …”
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The role of education composition in shaping the burden of obesity and diabetes in Indonesia: a microsimulation-based projection study by Lilipramawanty K. Liwin, Tianyu Shen, Collin F. Payne

“…Abstract Background Diabetes prevalence is increasing worldwide, particularly in developing countries and disadvantaged groups. …”
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Enteric Delayed-Release Granules Loading Dendrobine Ameliorates Hyperlipidemia in Mice by Regulating Intestinal Flora Composition by Shunqiang Song, Liangyu Yang, Tingting Chen, Yongai Xiong

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Effect of different bleaching protocols on the color and translucency parameters of a new monochromatic universal composite resin by Mohammad Esmaeel Ebrahimi Chaharom, Mahmoud Bahari, Soodabeh Kimyai, Helia Bagban Nikzad

“…Background. Considering the few studies on the effect of bleaching protocols on the color properties of a newly developed monochromatic universal composite resin, the present study evaluated the effect of different bleaching protocols on the color change and translucency of Omnichroma (OMN) composite resin. …”
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Association between composite dietary antioxidant index and the prevalence of periodontitis: results from NHANES 2009–2014 by Xinru Chen, Rui Han, Xinwei Liu, Jincheng Xu

“…Abstract Background The antioxidant system of periodontal tissue is unbalanced in periodontitis, and appropriate supplementation of antioxidants can effectively prevent or alleviate periodontal tissue damage. …”
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Age dynamics of somatometric indicators in composition with regards to mortality from circulatory system diseases in the population of northerners by Olga О. Alyoshina, Инесса Владиславовна Аверьянова

“…Materials and methods. A thousand two hundred and ninety-three participants aged 16 to 79 years were included in the study: 543 men and 750 women. …”
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Unveiling the impact of competition weight loss on gut microbiota: alterations in diversity, composition, and predicted metabolic functions by Anastasiia Driuchina, Ville Isola, Juha J Hulmi, Vera M Salmi, Jukka Hintikka, Juha P Ahtiainen, Satu Pekkala

“…Background Competitive sports and sports nutrition, popular among amateur athletes aiming for a lean physique, have limited research on gut microbiota.Methods We conducted a 46-week study to analyze the consequences of fat loss and diet restrictions in 23 fitness athletes who prepared for a physique competition. …”
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Metagenomic insights into the complex viral composition of the enteric RNA virome in healthy and diarrheic calves from Ethiopia by Julia Bergholm, Tesfaye Sisay Tessema, Anne-Lie Blomström, Mikael Berg

“…Abstract Background Viruses and the virome have received increased attention in the context of calf diarrhea and with the advancement of high-throughput sequencing the detection and discovery of viruses has been improved. …”
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Impaired Glucose Tolerance and Altered Body Composition in Obese Young Adults: A Case–Control Study by Himan Mohamed-Mohamed, Teresa Pardo-Moreno, Margarita Jimenez-Palomares, Bibiana Perez-Ardanaz, Encarnación M. Sánchez-Lara, Maria D. Vazquez-Lara, Mario de La Mata-Fernandez, Victoria García-Morales, Juan José Ramos-Rodríguez

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: To examine the association between body composition and glucose tolerance in young adults with normal weight, overweight, or obesity. …”
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Immune Dysregulation and Cellular Composition in Lichen Sclerosus Revealed by Integrative Epigenetic Analysis with Cell Type Deconvolution by Wang J, Fan H, Bao Z, Li G, Wang L, Zhang D

“…Its etiology is unknown, possibly involving immune dysregulation and inflammation.Methods: Study used DNA methylation (DNAme) and single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) to compare LS with normal skin. …”
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Assessing the healthiness of UK food companies' product portfolios using food sales and nutrient composition data. by Lauren Kate Bandy, Sven Hollowell, Richard Harrington, Peter Scarborough, Susan Jebb, Mike Rayner

“…This study assesses recent changes in the nutrient profile of brands and products sold by the top 10 food and beverage companies in the UK.<h4>Methods</h4>The FSA/Ofcom nutrient profile model was applied to the nutrient composition data for all products manufactured by the top 10 food and beverage companies and weighted by volume sales. …”
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The correlates of body composition with heart rate recovery after step test: an exploratory study of Malaysian adolescents. by Redzal Abu Hanifah, Mohd Nahar Azmi Mohamed, Zulkarnain Jaafar, Nabilla Al-Sadat Abdul Mohsein, Muhammad Yazid Jalaludin, Hazreen Abdul Majid, Liam Murray, Marie Cantwell, Tin Tin Su

“…<h4>Background</h4>In adults, heart rate recovery is a predictor of mortality, while in adolescents it is associated with cardio-metabolic risk factors. …”
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