Effect of bleaching and repolishing on whiteness change and staining susceptibility of resin-based materials by Sultan Aktuğ Karademir, Samet Atasoy, Beyza Yılmaz

“…Abstract Background The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of different types of bleaching methods and repolishing on the whiteness index and staining susceptibility of additive and subtractive production resin-based materials and direct composite resins. …”
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Does the intervention approach matter for improving 24-hour physical behaviours among overweight and obese Brazilian office workers? by Luiz Augusto Brusaca, Nidhi Gupta, David M. Hallman, Andreas Holtermann, Dechristian França Barbieri, Ana Beatriz Oliveira

“…Abstract Background Physical behaviours over a 24-hour period are important for health. …”
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Systematic evaluation of therapeutic effectiveness of Azvudine in treating COVID-19 hospitalized patients: a retrospective cohort study by Yingkai Xu, Yingkai Xu, Yuan Huang, Zihan Yuan, Zihan Yuan, Wanbing Liu, Li Wang, Lei Liu

“…BackgroundAzvudine, a repurposed oral small molecule antiviral drug, has potential effects in combating the SARS-CoV-2 virus. …”
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Longitudinal changes in factors affecting postoperative patient satisfaction after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: an assessment using a patient-reported questionnaire by Soichiro Ogawa, Kei Yaginuma, Yuki Harigane, Shunta Makabe, Hitomi Imai, Satoru Meguro, Ryo Tanji, Akifumi Onagi, Ruriko Honda-Takinami, Kanako Matsuoka, Seiji Hoshi, Junya Hata, Yuichi Sato, Hidenori Akaihata, Masao Kataoka, Motohide Uemura, Yoshiyuki Kojima

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Association between continuous device-based physical activity monitoring over six months and cardiorespiratory, metabolic and body composition outcomes in post-surgery cancer survi... by Christian Leps, Christian Bischoff, Ines Gockel, Uwe Tegtbur, Stefan Kwast, Christoph Pökel, Johannes Voß, Hans-Jürgen Rinser, Roberto Falz, Martin Busse

“…We aimed to explore device-based long-term physical activity tracking and its possible association with cancer survivors’ cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), metabolic health, and body composition. Methods In this observational analysis of a randomized controlled trial (CRBP-TS study), we reanalyzed data from 111 patients with breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer. …”
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Spatio-temporal evolution and driving factors of the coupling and coordinated development of China's digital economy and older adult care services by Hui Liu, Wei Wang, Sha Li

“…BackgroundThis study aims to examine the level of coupled and coordinated development between China's digital economy and older adult care services, analyzing their spatiotemporal evolution characteristics and key influencing factors, with the goal of providing feasible recommendations and scientific bases for the development of the digital economy and older adult care services in China.MethodsThis study uses publicly available panel data from China for the years 2015–2022. …”
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Quality by design-based optimization and HP-TLC densitometric standardization of Theobroma cacao L. extract as a nutraceutical supplement by Atith Muppayyanamath, Atith Muppayyanamath, Darasaguppe R. Harish, Vinayak Mastiholimath, Priyanka P. Patil, Priyanka P. Patil, Vishal S. Patil, Harsha V. Hegde, Subarna Roy

“…BackgroundOur previous studies identified the hydroalcoholic extract of defatted Theobroma cacao L. bean (CE) as a cancer-preventive and a protective agent against chemotherapeutic-induced toxicities, specifically doxorubicin-induced heart, liver, and kidney toxicities.MethodsAn analytical method for phytochemical standardization was developed, and acute oral toxicity was studied in female Wistar rats following the OECD 423 guidelines. …”
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Experiences and outcomes of older adults with obesity transitioning from gym- to home-based resistance training due to COVID-19 lockdowns: a mixed-methods analysis of a RCT by Costas Glavas, Jakub Mesinovic, Anoohya Gandham, Mavil May Cervo, Carrie-Anne Ng, Peter R. Ebeling, Elena S. George, Robin M. Daly, Belinda R. Beck, Paul Jansons, David Scott

“…Methods Thirty older adults (60–89 years) with obesity were enrolled from the gym-based HiRIT intervention arm of a 12-week exercise and dietary weight loss trial. …”
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Fabrication and microwave absorption properties of myrica rubra-like Fe3O4@SnO2 core-shell material by Wei HUANG, Yu-jiang WANG, Shi-cheng WEI, yi LIANG, bo WANG, Yu-wei HUANG, Bin-shi XU

“…In this study, a new type of Fe3O4@SnO2 composite similar to myrica rubra (Chinese bayberry) was synthesized by the Stöber method and hydrothermal method using magnetic Fe3O4 microspheres as template. …”
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Insights on the User Experience and Feasibility of an Electromyography-Driven Exergame Combined With Blood Flow Restriction for Strength Training in Hospitalized Older Adults: Mixe... by Ruben Debeuf, Reinhard Claeys, Margo Berlanger, Myrthe Bunt, Aziz Debain, Daan De Vlieger, Matthias Eggermont, Mahyar Firouzi, Stefania Guida, Katarína Kostková, Siddhartha Lieten, Lubos Omelina, Silvia Zaccardi, Bart Jansen, Eva Swinnen, David Beckwée

“…MethodsA mixed methods study was conducted on 15 hospitalized older adults. …”
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Differential associations of dietary inflammatory potential, antioxidant capacity, and Mediterranean diet adherence with biological aging: A UK Biobank study by Cong Zhang, Ren-Fang Han, Song Yin, Yue-Qing Huang

“…Background: Biological aging, distinct from chronological age, significantly impacts chronic disease risk and is a crucial target for health interventions. …”
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Optimization research on laminated cooling structure for gas turbines: A review by Xiaojing Tian, Weiqi Ye, Liang Xu, Anjian Yang, Langming Huang, Shenglong Jin

“…Against the background of increasing gas turbine inlet temperature and decreasing amount of cooling air, laminated cooling structure (LCS) is a highly efficient composite cooling structure with the advantages of lower cooling air consumption and higher cooling efficiency, which is a promising development direction for future wall cooling technology. …”
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University proceedings. Volga region. Technical sciences by Yu.P. Perelygin

“…Materials and methods. The main approach to achieve this goal is to conduct a set of studies of physical and mechanical properties with the determination of the strength of the weld, microhardness, microstructure of the composite material, quantitative assessment of the chemical composition of the composite and the seam zone, the magnitude of electrical resistance. …”

Comparative efficacy of herbal essences with amphotricin B and ketoconazole on Candida albicans in the in vitro condition by Shahin Gavanji, Sayed R. Zaker, Zahra G. Nejad, Azizollah Bakhtari, Elham S. Bidabadi, Behrouz Larki

“…Background: The Candida species are the most important factors of fungal infections in humans and animals. …”
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Microscale total genomic DNA was used to explore the complete mitochondrial genomes of two biting midge species of the family Ceratopogonidae (Insecta: Diptera) by Xiaohong Jiang, Yao Xie, Qiongyou Liu

“…Abstract Background Biting midges (Ceratopogonidae, Diptera) are small insects, with body sizes ranging from 1–5 mm, and the family included 6,276 extant and 303 fossil species in 2022. …”
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Influence of portal excavation of shallow-buried bias tunnel on stability of soil‒rock bedding slope: a case study of Moziping tunnel by Tao Li, Yue Li, Jiajun Shu, Shiming Hu, Bo Liu

“…A mechanical model of a tunnel–soil–rock bedding slope is established on the basis of the transfer coefficient method, and a slope stability evaluation method suitable for composite strata is proposed. …”
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Mechanism of action behind the pain-relief effects of extracellular vesicles in microfragmented adipose tissue: an in vitro and in vivo study by Francesco De Francesco, Letizia Ferroni, Ilaria Zanolla, Lucia Sileo, Maria Pia Cavaleri, Mario Fordellone, Letizia Senesi, Anna Maria Monachino, Elena Tremoli, Ilenia Pia Cappucci, Eduardo Maria Sommella, Massimo Bonora, Alfredo Ronca, Ugo D’Amora, Noemi De Cesare, Luca Lovatti, Michele Riccio, Ali Mobasheri, Paolo Pinton, Barbara Zavan

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Increase in colonic propionate as a method of preventing weight gain in adults aged 20–40 years: iPREVENT, a multicentre, double-blind, randomised, parallel-group trial by Gary Frost, Joana C Vasconcelos, Jennifer E Pugh, Aisha Anjum, Katerina Petropoulou, George Thom, Louise McCombie, Martina Tashkova, Sumayya Alshehhi, Daphne Babalis, Leah Holroyd, Christina Prechtl, Tom Preston, Mike J Lean, Waljit Dhillo, A Toby Prevost, and Douglas Morrison

“…Background Overweight and obesity affect over 60% of the United Kingdom population and constitute a major risk factor for the development of comorbidities. …”
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The Impact of Dance-Specific Neuromuscular Conditioning and Injury Prevention Training on Motor Control, Stability, Balance, Function and Injury in Professional Ballet Dancers: A M... by Katherine L Long, Mary K Milidonis, Veronica L Wildermuth, Adam N Kruse, Uniqua T Parham

“… # Study Design A mixed-methods study; within subject quasi-experimental design and qualitative interviews…”
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In Vitro Evaluation of the Fracture Resistance of CAD/CAM Materials for Fixed Partial Dentures by Papala Sesha Reddy, Mallikarjun H. Doddamani, Ngangbam Johnson Singh, Ashtha Arya, K. Vijayakanth, Vignesh Veerakumar

“…However, the fracture resistance of various CAD/CAM materials used in fixed partial dentures (FPDs) remains a crucial determinant of their clinical success. Materials and Methods: Three CAD/CAM materials—lithium disilicate, zirconia, and resin-based composite—were selected for the study. …”
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