Community-based education using tempeh nugget modules to increase plant-based protein consumption in preventing stunting by Susianto Susianto, Mamlukah Mamlukah

“…Future research should involve larger sample sizes, extended intervention periods, and explore other factors influencing behavior change.…”
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Quality of life among Oral Potentially Malignant Disorder (OPMD) patients: A prospective study by Kapila Kumar, Mani Khandpur, Sukhanshi Khandpur, Divya Mehrotra, Sarvada Chandra Tiwari, Sumit Kumar

“…Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quality of life among the Oral Potentially Malignant Disorder (OPMD) patients during diagnosis, at one month and 3 months after intervention (surgical or conservative). Methods: The University of Washington Quality of Life version (4UWQOL v4) and World Health Organization (WHO-BREF) were repeatedly administered on 54 OPMD patients. …”
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Understanding the impact of subsidizing artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) in the retail sector--results from focus group discussions in rural Kenya. by Sarah V Kedenge, Beth P Kangwana, Evelyn W Waweru, Andrew J Nyandigisi, Jayesh Pandit, Simon J Brooker, Robert W Snow, Catherine A Goodman

“…<h4>Methodology/principal findings</h4>Eighteen focus group discussions were conducted, 9 with retailers and 9 with caregivers, to document experiences with the intervention. Respondents were positive about intervention components, praising the focused retailer training, affordable pricing, strong promotional activities, dispensing job aids, and consumer friendly packaging, which are likely to have contributed to the positive access and coverage outcomes observed. …”
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Lingual nerve injuries: recognized complications or preventable errors? by Frederic Van der Cruyssen, Frederic Van der Cruyssen, Frederic Van der Cruyssen, Robin Willaert, Robin Willaert, Michael Miloro

“…Lingual nerve injuries (LNIs) represent a significant clinical challenge that can compromise speech, taste perception, and overall patient well-being. …”
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The Health Institutions in Iskenderun in the Second Half of the 19th Century and the Beginning of the 20th Century by Servet Özkan

“…Gureba and French hospitals provided adequate health services for Iskenderun and reflected the artistic taste of the period with their Neoclassical styles. …”
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Efficacy of Tens and Ultrasound Stimulation to Increase Salivary Flow in Postmenopausal Women with Oral Dryness: A Clinical Study by Ragavendiran Anandan, Krithika C. Lakshmi, Anuradha Ganesan, K Yesoda Aniyan

“…Background: Postmenopausal women may encounter a wide range of oral symptoms, including dry mouth and changes in taste perception, which can negatively impact their overall health and happiness. …”
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Geophagy: a survey on the practice of soil consumption in N'Djamena, Chad by Djimadoum Kimassoum, Ngum Lesley Ngum, Mahamat Bechir, Alexis Haroun, Chiara Frazzoli, Abdelsalam Tidjani

“…One in 4 geophagists eats soil due to pleasure at taste, and some (2%) just follow the habit without specific purpose of pleasure. …”
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Sensory and Statistical Analysis of Banjarbaru Rice Production: Hedonic Evaluation, Sensory Attributes, and Normal Distribution by Fitri Mahyudi, Surti Surti, Husinsyah Husinsyah

“…A total of 25 respondents participated in sensory assessments evaluating color, aroma, taste, texture, and shape on a 4-point Likert scale. …”
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Not Every Anosmia is COVID, a Case of Nasal Mass by Erkan Gunay

“…Biopsy was taken and patient was followed up for surgical intervention. Smell and taste disorders emerge during COVID infection. …”
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A patient-centered view of symptoms, functional impact, and priorities in post-COVID-19 syndrome: cross-sectional results from the Québec Action Post-COVID cohort by Nancy E. Mayo, Marie-Josée Brouillette, Emilia Liana Falcone, Lesley K. Fellows

“…Effects on function and quality of life were moderate to severe and had already persisted for a year or more in the majority. Personal intervention priorities included fatigue and post-exercise malaise (PEM), cognitive symptoms, shortness of breath, and impaired taste and smell. …”
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A Mixed-Method Assessment of Drivers and Barriers for Substituting Dairy with Plant-Based Alternatives by Danish Adults by Beatriz Philippi Rosane, Lise Tjørring, Annika Ley, Derek Victor Byrne, Barbara Vad Andersen, Susanne Gjedsted Bügel, Sophie Wennerscheid

“…The mixed methods showed dairy attachment, price, and taste were the main barriers to consuming PBAD, while changes in life and social circles were drivers (qualitative data). …”
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Study protocol: Feasibility of medically tailored meals for pediatric populations at risk for disparities in serious illness outcomes due to inequities in food-related social drive... by Bridgette Thom, Victoria R Crowder, Andrew B Smitherman, Bethany S Cosgrove, Rebecca Bosch, Yashvi Vardhan, C Natasha Matt, Alice Ammerman, Sheila Judge Santacroce

“…Acceptability and appropriateness of the intervention will be evaluated using surveys and semi-structured interviews conducted at 4, 8, and 12 weeks. …”
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Knowledge, attitude and practice on diet and physical activity among mothers with young children in the Jhaukhel-Duwakot Health Demographic Surveillance Site, Nepal. by Natalia Oli, Abhinav Vaidya, Katja Pahkala, Gabriele Eiben, Alexandra Krettek

“…To address mothers' gap between knowledge and practice, a future intervention should consider perceived barriers.…”
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Development of Gluten-Free Cupcakes Enriched with Almond, Flaxseed, and Chickpea Flours by Shaista Jabeen, Azmat Ullah Khan, Waqas Ahmad, Mansur-ud-Din Ahmed, Muhammad Asif Ali, Summer Rashid, Anjum Rashid, Javad Sharifi-Rad

“…The carbohydrate contents were significantly lower in intervention cupcakes 22–30% compared to control cupcakes. …”
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Hands-On Interaction with Food as a Means of Increasing Vegetable Intake in Preschool Children by Aoibhín Moore Heslin, Hannah Furlong, Aoife McDunphy, Kirstie McAdoo

“…The gardening-based intervention centered around watercress and compared the effects of a hands-on planting activity versus a storytelling control activity on preschool children’s perceptions and reactions to tasting watercress. …”
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Unveiling the Miracle Tree: Therapeutic Potential of <i>Moringa oleifera</i> in Chronic Disease Management and Beyond by Edgar Yebran Villegas-Vazquez, Rocio Gómez-Cansino, Gabriel Marcelino-Pérez, Domingo Jiménez-López, Laura Itzel Quintas-Granados

“…<i>Moringa oleifera</i> (MO) has gained recognition as a potent natural intervention for preventing and managing chronic diseases (CDs) due to its diverse phytochemical composition and pharmacological properties. …”
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Efficacy of linaclotide in combination with polyethylene glycol for bowel preparation in Chinese patients undergoing colonoscopy polypectomy: protocol for a randomised controlled t... by Jing Xu, Ping-ping Chen, Dong Chen, Hui-Ying Zhao, Xiao-Feng Cai, Xiao-Bin Wang, Chao-Xu Liu

“…The effectiveness of bowel preparation agents can be hampered by volume and taste, adversely affecting patient compliance and tolerance. …”
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Health Claims, Product Features and Instructions for Use on the Labels of Potassium-enriched Salt Products: A Content Analysis by James Bullen, Xuejun Yin, Katrina Kissock, Laura Fisher, Bruce Neal, Kathy Trieu

“…Background: Potassium-enriched salt is a proven dietary intervention for reducing risk of stroke, cardiovascular disease, and premature mortality when used instead of regular table salt. …”
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The Impact of Replacing Sugar in Sweets by Isomalt on Blood Glucose Management: Evidence from Recent Randomized, Controlled Trials by Lisa Schweitzer, Stephan Theis

“…The present investigation aims to provide evidence from a series of recent randomized human intervention trials in which the respective effects of isomalt as low-digestible carbohydrate replacing sugar in various sweets were tested. …”
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Potential of Three Probiotic Lactobacilli in Pueraria thomsonii Juice into Functional Beverages by Yao ZHOU, Juan LI, Zhimin SU, Fengxia JIA, Jingyu HUANG, Gang CHEN

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