Fully automatic quantification of pulmonary fat attenuation volume by CT: an exploratory pilot study by Luca Salhöfer, Mathias Holtkamp, Francesco Bonella, Lale Umutlu, Johannes Wienker, Dirk Westhölter, Matthias Welsner, Christian Taube, Kaid Darwiche, Judith Kohnke, Jannis Straus, Nikolas Beck, Marko Frings, Sebastian Zensen, Rene Hosch, Giulia Baldini, Felix Nensa, Marcel Opitz, Johannes Haubold

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A scoping review of the methods used to estimate health facility catchment populations for child health indicators in sub-Saharan Africa by Matthew Johnson, Wole Ademola Adewole, Victor Alegana, C. Edson Utazi, Nuala McGrath, James Wright

“…Abstract Background Evidence indicating persistent geographic inequalities in health outcomes signifies a need for routine subnational monitoring of health-related Sustainable Development Goal targets in sub-Saharan Africa. …”
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Nutritional Components and Digestibility Profiles of Some Potential Plant-Based Protein Sources by Paul Ndubuisi Anyiam, Suphat Phongthai, Samart Sai-Ut, Passakorn Kingwascharapong, Young Hoon Jung, Wanli Zhang, Saroat Rawdkuen

“…Objective/Methods: This study evaluated six plant protein sources—mung bean (MB), bambara bean (BN), jack bean (JB), sesame seed (SS), moringa seed (MS), and rice bran (RB)—compared to soybean (SB) for their chemical composition and biological qualities using standard methods. …”
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The effect of remineralization pretreatments on the enamel bond strength of demineralized and sound enamel: An in vitro study by Farzaneh Shirani

“…Background: During tooth preparation, the clinician may face a hard remineralized enamel surrounding the cavity with unknown effects on the enamel bond strength. …”
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Biodegradable polymeric ion–releasing fillersWhy Is This Important? by Hannah Reynolds, BS, Bryanna Bravo, BS, Germelle Fulford, MS, Ana Martinez, BS, Mark A. Latta, MS, DMD, Stephen M. Gross, BS, PhD

“…The goal of this research is to develop biodegradable, ion-releasing fillers that could be incorporated into dental materials that aid in remineralization of teeth. Methods: Polymeric ion–releasing fillers (PIRFs) that released calcium from a dental composite were prepared. …”
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Effect of thickness on irradiance loss and temperature rise in indirect restorative materials: an in vitro study by Aybike Bas, Nilay Ozturk Sheikholaemeh, Fatih Sengul, Fatma Sarac, Sera Simsek Derelioglu, Peris Celikel

“…Abstract Background The polymerization extent of resin cement used for bonding indirect restorations is contingent upon the light transmittance of the indirect restoration materials and the light intensity of the employed light device. …”
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Effects of substituting TV-watching time with physical activities or sleep on incident major depression. Results from the lifelines cohort study by Rosa Palazuelos-González, Richard C. Oude Voshaar, Aart C. Liefbroer, Nynke Smidt

“…Abstract Background Physical activity is a known protective factor against depression but physical activity competes with other time-consuming behaviors that may increase depression risk. …”
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Red, green, and blue model assessment and AQbD approach to HPTLC method for concomitant analysis of metformin, pioglitazone, and teneligliptin by Pintu Prajapati, Pooja Patel, Dhrumi Naik, Anzarul Haque, Shailesh Shah

“…Critical method parameters and response variables were modeled using the response surface modeling approach, which relies on the central composite design. …”
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Shaken, not stirred: magnetic bead DNA extraction as a rapid and effective method for the scaling up of bovine tuberculosis diagnosis by V Lorente-Leal, A Gomez-Buendia, A Gutiérrez-Tobaruela, L de Juan, J Bezos, B Romero

“…Abstract Background The growing use of real-time PCR (qPCR) as a diagnostic method for bovine TB (bTB) requires rapid and effective DNA extraction methods, which are crucial for its success. …”
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Optimization of Anthralin Microemulgel Targeted Delivery for Psoriasis and Acne by Samiksha Sakarkar, Swati Jagdale, Shrikant Dargude, Anuruddha Chabukswar, Shabana Urooj, Anusha Bilal, Hanan Abdullah Mengash

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Comparative evaluation of various DNA extraction methods and analysis of DNA degradation levels in commercially marketed Chestnut rose juices and beverages by Yongchao Ren, Yunlong Ma, Yanqi Li, Yun Song, WeiWei Zhao, Xuncai Huang, Danmin Yu, Jian Li, Zuogang Xu, Wenjun Zhao

“…Abstract Background Food safety is a significant global study subject that is strongly intertwined with human life and well-being. …”
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Non-linear association of a novel inflammation-lipid composite marker CRP/HDL with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes: findings from a comprehensive national cross-sectional st... by Kun Xue, Meijun Sun, Chao Zong, Shanshan Xing, Hang Xue

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The impact of Limosilactobacillus reuteri in combination with non-surgical periodontal therapy on periodontal clinical parameters and salivary and subgingival microbiota compositio... by Pengcheng Huo, Li Deng, Jiawei Lu, Powen Kan, Rui Jing, Li-jun Luo

“…Abstract Background The clinical and microbiological outcomes of probiotic-assisted periodontal therapy remain inconclusive in prior research. …”
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Fracture resistance of molars with class II MOD cavities restored with bulk-fill, no-cap flowable bulk-fill, and conventional resin composite restorative systems after 6-months wat... by Ramy Ahmed Wafaie, Basma Ahmed, Salah Hasab Mahmoud

“…Abstract Background Bulk-fill resin composites are innovative materials, developed to simplify the placement of direct composite restorations especially in large cavities. …”
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Peripheral blood metabolic composite score based on peripheral blood metabolism can be used as an assessment of recurrence after surgery in patients with locally advanced gastric c... by Ning Meng, Zhiqiang Wang, Yaqi Peng, Xiaoyan Wang, Wenju Yue, Le Wang, Jingxia Lv, Jingxia Lv, Jingxia Lv, Wenqian Ma, Wenqian Ma, Wenqian Ma

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Validation of cross-sectional and longitudinal ComBat harmonization methods for magnetic resonance imaging data on a travelling subject cohort by Sophie Richter, Stefan Winzeck, Marta M. Correia, Evgenios N. Kornaropoulos, Anne Manktelow, Joanne Outtrim, Doris Chatfield, Jussi P. Posti, Olli Tenovuo, Guy B. Williams, David K. Menon, Virginia F.J. Newcombe

“…Background: The growth in multi-center neuroimaging studies generated a need for methods that mitigate the differences in hardware and acquisition protocols across sites i.e., scanner effects. …”
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Current state of plantations of state protective forest strips and problems of protective afforestation in the south of Western Siberia by Alexander S. Manaenkov, Polina M. Podhayetskaya, Valery N. Petrov

“…Background. On the territory of the steppe low-forest areas of Western Siberia, plantations of state protective forest strips perform an important ecological, social, organizational and economic function. …”
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Experience or perception: What healthcare providers need when using the Utrecht Symptom Diary—4 Dimensional, a mixed-methods study by Tom Lormans, Everlien de Graaf, Carlo Leget, Saskia Teunissen

“…Design: An explanatory mixed-methods study with a sequential design. Methods: Data were collected between October 2019 and September 2020. …”
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Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption and Risk of Visceral Fat Accumulation Among University Students in Thailand by Phisit Pouyfung, Jaruneth Petchoo, Suwichak Chaisit

“…Background Increased consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is associated with obesity and metabolic health risks. …”
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Chemical Composition and Anti-Lung Cancer Activities of <i>Melaleuca quinquenervia</i> Leaf Essential Oil: Integrating Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) Profiling, Netwo... by Eman Fikry, Raha Orfali, Shagufta Perveen, Safina Ghaffar, Azza M. El-Shafae, Maher M. El-Domiaty, Nora Tawfeek

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> This study investigates the phytochemical composition and anticancer activity of <i>Melaleuca quinquenervia</i> leaf essential oil (MQLEO) from Egypt. …”
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