Establishing a Prediction Model for Weight Loss Outcomes After LSG in Chinese Obese Patients with BMI ≥ 32.5 Kg/m2 Using Body Composition Data by Wang L, Sun Y, Sang Q, Wang Z, Yu C, Li Z, Shang M, Zhang N, Du D

“…However, suboptimal results are observed in certain patients.Objective: Drawing from body composition data at our center, clinically accessible predictive factors for weight loss outcomes were identified, leading to the development and validation of a preoperative predictive model for weight loss following LSG.Methods and Materials: A retrospective analysis was conducted on the general clinical baseline and body composition data of obese patients (body mass index [BMI] ≥ 32.5 kg/m2) who underwent LSG between December 2016 and December 2022. …”
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Game method to increase students' motivation to engage in elective disciplines in physical culture and sports by Inna N. Ovsyannikova, Konstantin G. Tomilin, Yulia A. Tumasyan, Yulia A. Vasilkovskaya, Ludmila V. Malygina

“…Background and Study Aim. A serious problem when using the play method in training sessions is the regulation of physical activity. …”
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Effect of Resistance Training on Older Adults with Sarcopenic Obesity: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Blood Biomarkers, Functionality, and Body Composition by Luis Polo-Ferrero, Víctor Navarro-López, Manuel Fuentes, Jesus Lacal, María Dolores Cancelas-Felgueras, Natalia Santos-Blázquez, Roberto Méndez-Sánchez, Juan Luis Sánchez-González

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Sarcopenic obesity (SO) is a clinical condition in which there is an excess of fat mass and a loss of muscle mass, strength, and function. …”
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Impact of different polishing techniques on surface roughness, gloss, and microhardness of zirconium oxide reinforced flowable bulk-fill resin composite: an in vitro study by Amr Elsayed Elnahas, Mohamed Elshirbeny Elawsya, Abeer ElSayed ElEmbaby

“…Abstract Background To evaluate the impact of different polishing systems on surface roughness (SR), surface gloss (SG), and vickers microhardness (VMH) of flowable bulk-fill composites reinforced with zirconium oxide fillers. …”
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Impact of bonding protocols and physical-mechanical properties of composite on durability and failure rate of fixed orthodontic retainers: a systematic review of laboratory studies by Maciej Jedliński, Marta Mazur, Claudia Salerno, Katarzyna Grocholewicz, Joanna Janiszewska-Olszowska

“…Abstract Background Adhesive failure is the most common complication in fixed orthodontic retention. …”
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Chemical composition and mosquitocidal activity of methanolic leaf extracts from Ziziphus mauritiana L. against Aedes aegypti L. and Culex quinquefasciatus Say by Ganesan Sumathi, Thambusamy Pushpanathan, Muthukumar Abhirami

“…Background & objectives: Mosquito vectors are a significant cause of pathogen transmission to both animals and humans. …”
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Prevalence of diabetes-related sarcopenia and its defining components within primary care: A cross-sectional study by Rubén Silva-Tinoco, Lilia Castillo-Martínez, Berenice Cabrera-Victoria, Eileen Guzmán-Olvera, Christian Hinojosa-Segura, Alejandro Avalos-Bracho, Cira Santillán-Díaz

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Increased weight-load improves body composition by reducing fat mass and waist circumference, and by increasing lean mass in participants with obesity: a single-centre randomised c... by Jakob Bellman, Klaas Westerterp, Loek Wouters, Marit Johannesson, Niklas Lundqvist, Joel Kullberg, Christel Larsson, Mikael Gustafsson, Stefan Pettersson, Jonatan Fridolfsson, Daniel Arvidsson, Mats Börjesson, Dan Curiac, John-Olov Jansson, Per-Anders Jansson, Claes Ohlsson

“…Abstract Background To investigate the effects of increased weight-loading on body weight, body composition, fat mass distribution, physical activity and energy balance in individuals with obesity. …”
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The role of nutritional factors in fat-free mass preservation and body composition changes after bariatric surgery: a systematic review of the available evidence by Behnaz Abiri, Majid Valizadeh, Zahra Seifi, Shirin Amini, Fatemeh Haidari

“…Abstract Background Bariatric surgery (BS) is an effective treatment for obesity, but it often leads to significant changes in body composition, including loss of fat-free mass (FFM). …”
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Association of Recreational Physical Activity with Gut Microbiota Diversity and Composition, and Symptom Burden in Crohn&amp;rsquo;s Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study by Sun S, Chen Y, Zheng M, Zhou M, Weng C, Fan Y, Lv B

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Predictive value of composite nutritional indicators geriatric nutritional risk index and controlling nutritional status for mortality risk in early-onset cancer survivors by Wenyang Li, Zhixuan Mou, Songtao Yu, Chenkai Zhang, Haonan Qi, Guiyu Wang, Guiyu Wang

“…Despite the established prognostic value of Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) and Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT) as composite inflammation-immune-nutrition indices in elderly cancer patients, their utility in early-onset (EO) cancer survivors remains unclear.MethodsThis retrospective study evaluated GNRI and CONUT for predicting mortality in 3,273 early-onset (EO) cancer survivors, with a development cohort (n = 2,814) from NHANES (1999–2018) and a validation cohort (n = 459) from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University (2011–2020). …”
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Microshear bond strength of resin composite to Ti6A14V titanium alloy after different chemical and mechanical surface treatments by Reza Tayefeh Davalloo, Sanaz AziziGermi, Zeinab Moghaddami, Heshmatollah Ebrahimi-Najafabadi, Mehrsima Ghavami-Lahiji

“…Abstract Background This study aimed to compare the effects of different surface treatments including sandblasting, 9% hydrofluoric (HF) acid, 48% sulfuric acid (SA), and silica gel plus SA on micro-shear bond strength (μSBS) of resin composite to Ti6A14V titanium alloy. …”
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Evaluation of Effects of a High-Protein Hypocaloric Diet on Body Composition and Cardio-Metabolic Factors in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Overweight or Obesity by Wang F, Wei W, Liu PJ

“…Fang Wang, Wei Wei, Peng Ju Liu Department of Clinical Nutrition, Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (CAMS) and Peking Union Medical College (PUMC), Beijing, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Peng Ju Liu, Department of Clinical Nutrition, Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH), Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (CAMS) and Peking Union Medical College (PUMC), Beijing, People’s Republic of China, Email Lpjjia@126.comBackground: The optimal composition of a hypocaloric diet for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) remains uncertain. …”
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Compositional associations of 24-h physical activities, sedentary time and sleep with depressive symptoms in urban and rural residents: a cross-sectional study by Marjo Seppänen, Tiina Lankila, Maisa Niemelä, Nina Rautio, Maija Korpisaari, Markku Timonen, Raija Korpelainen, Vahid Farrahi

“…Abstract Background Studies investigating the associations of 24-h movement behaviours (including moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA), light-intensity PA (LPA), sedentary time (ST) and sleep) with depressive symptoms are scarce. …”
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Optimizing muscle mass and function in advanced lung cancer patients: randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial protocol using High Eicosapentaenoic acid and PROtein (HEPR... by Imanuely Borchardt, Carla Prado, Tatiane Montella, Gisele Fraga Moreira, Gisele Farias, Marina Xavier Reis, Fernanda Taveira, Fernanda Carneiro Dias, Pedro De Marchi, Alberto Davalos, Carolina Alves Costa Silva, Carlos GilMoreira Ferreira, Andreia Melo, Wilza Peres

“…Background Lung cancer is strongly associated with malnutrition and detrimental changes in muscle mass (MM), which can lead to reduced quality of life and reduced tolerance to and efficacy of antineoplastic treatment. …”
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Optimization of Tunisian <i>Myrtus communis</i> L. Essential Oil Extraction by Complete Factorial Experimental Design by Rania Zayani, Eya BenSalem, Mariem Khouja, Amani Bouhjar, Mohamed Boussaid, Chokri Messaoud

“…<b>Background:</b> <i>Myrtus communis</i> L. is a typical aromatic species of the Mediterranean basin, whose leaves are rich in essential oil known for its biological properties. …”
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Effects of Wolbachia removal on microbial composition and diversity in Aedes albopictus: implication of using wAlbB for discriminating irradiation-based sterile and wild males by Paerhande Dilinuer, Ming Li, Datao Lin, Yu Wu, Zhongdao Wu, Xiaoying Zheng, Dongjing Zhang

“…Characterizing post-elimination microbial communities is the first step to identify novel endogenous biomarkers for SIT monitoring. Methods We analyzed the bacterial diversity and composition of two strains of wild-type GUA (Wolbachia-infected) and GT (Wolbachia-free) mosquitoes using the 16S rRNA V3-V4 region sequencing. qPCR was employed to confirm the relative abundance of four major bacterial genera, while PCR was used to validate selected biomarkers for distinguishing factory-reared sterile males from wild males. …”
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Preoperative pectoralis muscle index predicts distant metastasis-free survival in non-small cell lung cancer patients: a retrospective study by Zhihui Shi, Lin Wu, Dengke Jiang, Ruiling Yang, Rui Liao, Lizhu Liu, Ruimin You, Yanli Li, Xingxiang Dong, Dafu Zhang, Jing Wang, Xuewen Zhang, Xiaobo Chen, Zhenhui Li

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Bajiquan martial arts training as physical activity for enhancing physical fitness, body composition, and perceived exercise benefits: a quasi-experimental study by Chi-Te Wang, Cheng-Wen Tien, Wen-Ching Huang

“…This study aimed to investigate the effects of a programmed 8-week Bajiquan training intervention on physical fitness, body composition, and perceived benefits of exercise.MethodsThis quasi-experimental study enrolled participants and allocated them to the experimental (n = 15; 27.4 ± 2.6 years; female = 13.3%) and control groups (n = 15; 26.0 ± 3.1 years; female = 13.3%). …”
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The predictive role of composite inflammatory ratio parameters in the conscious awareness recovery after severe acute ischemic stroke: a retrospective cohort study by Yiyuan Xu, Yanyan Liu

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