Design, Optimization, Manufacture and Characterization of Milbemycin Oxime Nanoemulsions by Ze-En Li, Yang-Guang Jin, Shao-Zu Hu, Yue Liu, Ming-Hui Duan, Shi-Hao Li, Long-Ji Sun, Fan Yang, Fang Yang

“…<b>Background:</b> Despite the rapid development of nanoemulsions in recent years, no method has been established for the preparation of milbemycin oxime nanoemulsions. …”
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Body composition parameters in initial CT imaging of mechanically ventilated trauma patients: Single‐centre observational study by Hans‐Jonas Meyer, Tihomir Dermendzhiev, Michael Hetz, Georg Osterhoff, Christian Kleber, Timm Denecke, Jeanette Henkelmann, Robert Werdehausen, Gunther Hempel, Manuel F. Struck

“…Abstract Background Body composition parameters provide relevant prognostic significance in critical care cohorts and cancer populations. …”
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The predictive value and model establishment of body composition in the long-term prognosis of patients after rectal cancer surgery by LIU Shuo, LU Yun, HU Jilin, YANG Wenchang, ZHAO Rizhi, XU Wenda, YANG Hanyu, LU Zechen, MA Zheng, DU Zhaolin, GAO Yunzhi, GAO Yuan

“…Background and Purpose: Previous studies have investigated the prognostic significance of skeletal muscle and adipose tissue composition and distribution in colorectal cancer patients, yet most have not differentiated between rectal and colon cancer patient cohorts. …”
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Clinical risk factors for sarcopenia in acute and chronic pancreatitis by Mitchell L. Ramsey, Andrew Lu, Kristyn Gumpper-Fedus, Stacey Culp, David Bradley, Darwin L. Conwell, Zobeida Cruz-Monserrate, J. Royce Groce, Samuel Han, Somashekar G. Krishna, Peter Lee, Thomas Mace, Georgios I. Papachristou, Kristen M. Roberts, Zarine K. Shah, Phil A. Hart

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Spirulina-fortified salad dressing on body composition and anthropometric indices in hypertensive patients: A tipple-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial by Elnaz Ghaem Far, Siavash Babajafari, Zohreh Ghaem Far, Salman Mohammadi, Mehran Nouri, Javad Kojuri, Elham Ashrafi-Dehkordi, Mohammad Hossein Rahmani, Seyed Mohammad Mazloomi

“…Background: Numerous studies have demonstrated that improving anthropometric indices through a healthy diet and exercise can aid individuals with high blood pressure. …”
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Effect of adipose-related parameters on mortality in patients with liver cirrhosis: a meta-analysis by Zhang Wen, Shuyue Tuo, Qiuju Ran, Jia Yuan, Yong Li, Ying Zhang, Danyan Chang, Chan Li, Shejiao Dai, Jinhai Wang, Xinxing Tantai

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Elevated Zinc and Potassium Levels in Renal Calculi Indicate Distinct Pathophysiological Mechanisms in Urolithiasis by Maciej Jaromin, Marcin Cichocki, Tomasz Konecki, Piotr Kutwin, Waldemar Maniukiewicz, Piotr Wysocki, Magdalena Gajek, Małgorzata Iwona Szynkowska-Jóźwik, Dariusz Moczulski

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Effect of two-dimensional functional fillers size on the performance of BN/EPDM flexible neutron protection composite materials by ZONG Bo, ZENG Deyang, WANG Kaikai, TANG Wencai, FU Jiajia, CHANG Shuquan, HE Jialin, CHEN Fanglei, LI Ziping, LI Da

“…BackgroundFlexible neutron protection composite materials are of great significance for the protection of special-shaped components and personnel. …”
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Hydroxyapatite/collagen composite graft for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: a comparison with Iliac crest bone graft by Yu Matsukura, Takashi Hirai, Motonori Hashimoto, Kentaro Sakaeda, Kenichiro Sakai, Ichiro Torigoe, Kentaro Yamada, Masaki Tomori, Kyohei Sakaki, Shingo Morishita, Satoru Egawa, Hiroaki Onuma, Jun Hashimoto, Kurando Utagawa, Takuya Takahashi, Yoshiyasu Arai, Toshitaka Yoshii

“…Methods This was a retrospective study investigated 49 consecutive patients who underwent one- or two-level ACDF using the HAp/Col composite graft combined with an intervertebral cage at two institutions from March 2016 to January 2019. …”
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Short-term impact of tirzepatide on metabolic hypogonadism and body composition in patients with obesity: a controlled pilot study by Sandro La Vignera, Rossella Cannarella, Vincenzo Garofalo, Andrea Crafa, Federica Barbagallo, Rosita A. Condorelli, Aldo E. Calogero

“…Abstract Background Tirzepatide (TZP), a dual agonist of glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptors, has recently been introduced in Italy for the treatment of obesity. …”
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Composite dietary antioxidant index of antioxidant vitamins and sarcopenia risk: insights from the UK biobank and NHANES cohorts by HuiMin Liu, YuDi Xu, QingSheng Li, LingFei Yang, Xuan Yang, KaiXin Wang, Zhe Gong, Qiang Zhang, YanJie Jia

“…Abstract Background The composite dietary antioxidant index (CDAI), reflecting total dietary intake of antioxidant vitamins, may indicate overall antioxidant capacity. …”
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Expression of Metallic Artifacts Caused by Intracanal Medications with Different Chemical Compositions in Cone Beam Computed Tomography Images by Giovane Oliveira Silva, Júlia Godoi Lopes, Amanda Pelegrin Candemil, Iago Ramirez, Ruben Pauwels, Manoel Damião Sousa-Neto, Fabiane Carneiro Lopes-Olhê, Giovanni Mergoni, Jardel Francisco Mazzi-Chaves

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Cluster Training plus creatine supplementation on body composition and physical performance in older adults: A study protocol by Alejandro Romero-Reyes, Luis Mario Gómez-Miranda, Melinna Ortiz-Ortiz, Marco Antonio Hernández-Lepe, Roberto Espinoza-Gutiérrez, María A. Agudelo-Martínez, Diego A. Bonilla

“…Thus, this study aims to investigate the effects of an 8-week CS-RT program with and without CrM supplementation on body composition and physical performance in older adults.Methods Thirty-six older adults over 60 years of age, with no prior RT experience, will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: CS-RT+CrM (n = 12, 0.1 g·kg⁻1·day⁻1 of CrM), CS-RT without CrM supplementation (n = 12), and a control group (CG) maintaining usual daily activities. …”
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Body Composition Assessment Provides Prognostic Information in Patients With Cancer Affected by Chronic Graft vs. Host Disease by Asmita Mishra, Ram Thapa, Kevin Bigam, Martine Extermann, Rawan Faramand, Farhad Khimani, Xuefeng Wang, Vickie Baracos, Joseph A. Pidala

“…Methods We examined a single‐centre consecutive series (2005–2016) of HCT recipients with cGVHD and CT‐scans immediately proximal to cGVHD diagnosis to investigate association of radiographic body composition measures and mortality. …”
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Comparison of Two Types of Composite-Opaquer Combinations Masking Ability for Tooth Discoloration without Clinically Visible Opacity by Hossein Chalakinia, Farideh Darabi, Yasaman Sadeghi, Reza Tayefe Davalloo, Seyedeh Maryam Tavangar, Aidin Sooratgar

“…Background: A few studies have examined the masking ability of the combined application of opaquer and resin composites on tooth discoloration.Purpose: This study investigated the combined application of opaquer-composite to mask discolored backgrounds by utilizing two opaquers and resin composites.Materials and Method: In this in vitro research, we used two composite resins, Vitalescence (Ultradent) and Gradia Direct (GC), and two opaquers: Pink opaque (Cosmedent) and Creative Color A2 (Cosmedent). …”
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Influence of lactulose as a composition of organic-mineral feed additive on broiler chicken productivity, feed digestibility, and microbiome by Еlena A. Sizova, Daniil E. Shoshin, Еlena V. Yausheva, Anastasia P. Ivanishcheva, Ksenia S. Nechitailo, Kristina V. Ryazantseva

“…Background and Aim: The global demand for efficient poultry production necessitates alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters. …”
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Relating Anthropometric Profile to Countermovement Jump Performance and External Match Load in Mexican National Team Soccer Players: An Exploratory Study by Israel Rios-Limas, Carlos Abraham Herrera-Amante, Wiliam Carvajal-Veitía, Rodrigo Yáñez-Sepúlveda, César Iván Ayala-Guzmán, Luis Ortiz-Hernández, Andrés López-Sagarra, Pol Lorente-Solá, José Francisco López-Gil

“…<b><i>Background/Objectives:</i></b> The role of body composition in sports performance has been widely studied, particularly in soccer. …”
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Sarcopenic Obesity: A Growing Public Health Concern – A Literature Review by Anna Maria Jocz, Natalia Katarzyna Wagner-Bieleń, Martyna Zwierzchowska, Agata Antoniak, Anna Centkowska, Joanna Karina Banaśkiewicz, Aleksandra Maria Żyta, Gabriela Helena Dąbrowska, Maria Anna Żmijewska, Jakub Ziółkowski

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The Impact of Digital Devices on Children’s Health: A Systematic Literature Review by Valentina Presta, Alessandro Guarnieri, Fabiana Laurenti, Salvatore Mazzei, Maria Luisa Arcari, Prisco Mirandola, Marco Vitale, Michael Yong Hwa Chia, Giancarlo Condello, Giuliana Gobbi

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<i>Commiphora leptophloeos</i> Bark Decoction: Phytochemical Composition, Antioxidant Capacity, and Non-Genotoxic Safety Profile by José Rafael da Silva Araujo, Rafael de Felício, Camila Marinho da Silva, Palloma Lima de Oliveira, Silvany de Sousa Araújo, Laís Roberta Deroldo Sommaggio, Adriana Fabiana Corrêa da Silva, Paulo Henrique Valença Nunes, Bruno Oliveira de Veras, Erwelly Barros de Oliveira, Jaciana dos Santos Aguiar, Maria Aparecida Marin-Morales, Daniela Barretto Barbosa Trivella, Ana Maria Benko-Iseppon, Márcia Vanusa da Silva, Ana Christina Brasileiro-Vidal

“…<b>Background:</b> <i>Commiphora leptophloeos</i> has long been used in Latin American folk medicine for the treatment of respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders. …”
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