Biomechanical evaluation of bispherical augments in acetabular defect reconstruction and comparative study of different fixation methods by Xiaoqi Zhang, Guoyuan Li, Min Chen, Zhe Ni, Zhengliang Luo, Xiaofeng Ji, Xifu Shang

“…Methods Nine composite hemipelvis specimens were prepared with a Paprosky II defect. …”
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Validity and reliability of anthropometric equations versus Dual X-ray Absorptiometry to estimate body composition in athletes with unilateral lower-limb amputation: A pilot study. by Laura Victoria Rivera-Amézquita, Ximena Saavedra-Bernal, Sofia Diaz-Moreno, Alejandra Tordecilla-Sanders, Diana Carolina Escorcia-Gomez, Diana Marcela Ramos-Caballero, Zdenek Svoboda

“…<h4>Background</h4>Accurate assessment of body composition is essential for monitoring health and performance in high-performance athletes. …”
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Clinical and cost-effectiveness of paramedics working in general practice: a mixed-methods realist evaluation by Matthew Booker, Sarah Voss, Nicky Harris, William Hollingworth, Nouf Jeynes, Hazel Taylor, Kirsty Garfield, Helen Baxter, Jonathan Benger, Andy Gibson, Trudy Goodenough, Justin Jagosh, Kim Kirby, Cathy Liddiard, Alyesha Proctor, Sarah Purdy, Behnaz Schofield, Hannah Stott, Grace Scrimgeour, Nicola Walsh

“…Background General practice services are under pressure due increased demand. …”
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Research and Development in the Field of Creating Materials, Technologies and Safety Equipment by V. A. Bogush, L. V. Lynkou, N. V. Nasonova, S. L. Prischepa, E. S. Belousova, O. V. Boiprav, H. V. Davydau, V. A. Papou, A. V. Patapovich, H. A. Pukhir

“…Technologies for the manufacture of microwave electromagnetic shields based on powdered carbon, foil and composite multilayer materials are presented. Technological methods for their manufacture and shielding properties are described, and the main mechanisms leading to increased shielding properties are considered depending on the manufacturing technology, composition and alternation of composite layers. …”
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Group-wise normalization in differential abundance analysis of microbiome samples by Dylan Clark-Boucher, Brent A. Coull, Harrison T. Reeder, Fenglei Wang, Qi Sun, Jacqueline R. Starr, Kyu Ha Lee

“…Normalization-based DAA methods rely on external normalization factors that account for compositionality by standardizing the counts onto a common numerical scale. …”
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Composition of peripheral blood immune cell compartment in stage 5 chronic kidney disease is affected by smoking and other risk factors associated with systemic inflammatory respon... by Ivan Zahradka, Filip Tichanek, Lucia Majercikova, Jana Duskova, Mathias Streitz, Stephan Schlickeiser, Stephan Schlickeiser, Klara Osickova, Vojtech Petr, Petra Hruba, Petra Reinke, Ondrej Viklicky, Ondrej Viklicky

“…The impact of selected clinical factors on immune cell composition was initially evaluated using a robust multivariate method (PERMANOVA). …”
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Effects of Different Interventions Using Taekwondo, Boxing, and Elastic Band Training on Body Composition and Physical Function in Chilean Older Women: A Randomized Controlled Tria... by Edgar Vásquez-Carrasco, Jordan Hernandez-Martinez, Izham Cid-Calfucura, Eduardo Guzmán-Muñoz, Camila Ruiz, Camila Baeza, María José Márquez, Tomás Herrera-Valenzuela, Braulio Henrique Magnani Branco, Eduardo Carmine-Peña, Paulina Sepúlveda, Cristian Sandoval, Pablo Valdés-Badilla

“…<b>Background</b>: Interventions involving Olympic combat sports, such as Taekwondo (TKD) and Boxing (BOX), represent innovative approaches for promoting health in older people. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Surface Roughness of Different Composite Restorative Materials after Thermocycling and Prolonged Immersion in Common Beverages Using Atomic Force Microsco... by Akanksha Malik, Anjali K. Kothari, Riya Dave, Vinay V. Rao, Kaushal Vyas, Deep P. Agrawal, Kishan Patel

“…Background: Direct composite restorations face abrupt temperature changes, varying pH, and surface deterioration in the oral environment. …”
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Janus kinase inhibitors in palmoplantar pustulosis: a mixed-methods feasibility (JAKPPPOT) trial protocol by Weiyu Ye, Suzie Cro, James B Galloway, Sarah Chapman, C H Smith, Kingsley Powell, Jonathan Barker, Ann Naylor, Helen McAteer, John Gregory, David Gleeson, April Qin, Jade Pizzato, Manpreet K Sagoo, Lucy Moorhead, Andrew E Pink, Richard Woolf, Satveer K Mahil

“…The primary outcome will be a composite assessment of feasibility across three domains: recruitment, adherence and acceptability, using a mixed-methods analysis approach. …”
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Effect of vitamin D supplementation on body composition, lipid profile, and glycemic indices in patients with obesity-associated metabolic syndrome: a systematic review and meta-an... by Lili Ge, Shi Gao, Najaf Kia, Yanzhong Wang, Liqun Hua

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The influence of thermal tempering on the fracture resistance, surface microstructure, elemental surface composition, and phase analysis of four heat-pressed lithia-based glass cer... by Khaled Nasser, Amr EL-Etreby, Soha Osama Nabih

“…Abstract Background This in-vitro study aimed to evaluate the impact of thermal tempering and ceramic type on the fracture resistance, surface microstructure, elemental surface composition and phase analysis of four heat-pressed glass ceramics. …”
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Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a novel predictor of sarcopenia in maintenance hemodialysis patients: a cross-sectional study exploring associations across body composition categ... by Yogesh M., Parth Anilbhai Parmar, Soumya Sharma, Jay Pareshbhai Kakadiya, Dhruv Lakkad

“…Abstract Background Sarcopenia is prevalent among hemodialysis patients and is associated with poor outcomes. …”
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Association of lipid composition with diabetic foot ulcer size and depth: a cross-sectional study on plant versus animal oils, cholesterol, and omega fatty acids by Faezeh Geravand, Ensieh Nasli-Esfahani, Mohsen Montazer, Moharam Jalalzadeh, Leila Azadbakht

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Effects of Liupao Tea with Different Years of Aging on Glycolipid Metabolism, Body Composition, and Gut Microbiota in Adults with Obesity or Overweight: A Randomized, Double-Blind... by Yuyang Wang, Qiang Hu, Botian Chen, Defu Ma

“…Background: Liupao tea (LPT) is a traditionally fermented dark tea from Guangxi, China and the effects of different aging periods of LPT on metabolic health remain inadequately explored. …”
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Efficacy and safety of moderate-intensity rosuvastatin plus ezetimibe versus high-intensity rosuvastatin monotherapy in the treatment of composite cardiovascular events with hyperc... by Lingyan Liu, Yongkun Deng, Lei Li, Xingbiao Yang, Zhaoheng Yin, Yong Lai

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To systematically review the efficacy and safety of Moderate-intensity Rosuvastatin Plus Ezetimibe compared with High-intensity Rosuvastatin in treating Composite Cardiovascular Events.<h4>Methods</h4>PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Web of Science, China Knowledge Network, China Biological Literature Database, Wan Fang Database, and Weipu Database were searched to retrieve randomized controlled trials assessing the safety and efficacy of the two therapies from the time of construction to December 2023. …”
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Effect of physical activity and multi-micronutrient supplementation on body composition among Tanzanian schoolchildren: secondary outcomes from the KaziAfya cluster-randomized cont... by Elihaika G. Minja, Emmanuel C. Mrimi, Winfrida P. Mponzi, Johanna Beckmann, Marceline F. Finda, Fredros O. Okumu, Christin Lang, Markus Gerber, Jürg Utzinger, Kurt Z. Long

“…Abstract Background Childhood overweight and obesity are increasing in low- and middle-income countries, including Tanzania, due to changing lifestyles and diets. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of the Effect of Fiber Reinforcement on the Cuspal Deflection in Class II Mesio-occluso-distal Cavities Restored with Resin Composite: An <i>In Vitro</i> Stu... by Sandhya K Punia, Rahul Agarwal, Yogender Kumar, Deepak Sharma, Deepesh Mehta, Priyesh Patel

“…Aims and background: Comparative evaluation of cuspal deflection in class II mesio-occluso-distal (MOD) cavities restored with either standard resin composite or resin composite that has been reinforced with polyethylene fibers. …”
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Association of composite dietary antioxidant index and endometriosis risk in reproductive—age women: a cross-sectional study using big data-machine learning approach by Wenxin Chen, Kui Xiao, Chenyu Zhou, Jiajia Cheng, Zixuan Zeng, Fang Zhang

“…BackgroundEndometriosis (EM) is a chronic gynecological disorder characterized by the growth of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, leading to pain and infertility. …”
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Size and Composition of Caregiver Networks Who Manage Medications for Persons Living With Dementia: Cross-Sectional Analysis of the 2011-2022 National Health and Aging Trends Study by Reed WR Bratches, Frank Puga, Paul J Barr, Amanda N Leggett, Meredith Masel, James Nicholas Odom, Rita Jablonski

“… Abstract BackgroundFamily caregivers commonly help manage medications taken by persons living with dementia. …”
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Susceptibility Factor TNF-&amp;alpha; Synergizes with Polygonum multiflorum to Drive Idiosyncratic Liver Injury in Mice by Disrupting Gut Microbiota Composition and Hepatic Metabol... by Aimaier D, Bai W, Zhang Y, Li X, Ma C, Gu J, Zhang L

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