The impact of a lifestyle promotion program on anthropometric and clinical manifestations in adolescents with polycystic ovarian syndrome: a randomized controlled trial by Fatemeh Nahidi, Fahimeh Ramezani Tehrani, Delaram Ghodsi, Mahdi Jafari, Hamid Alavi Majd, Somayeh Abdolahian

“…Results In the study, the intervention group of girls with PCOS exhibited a significant reduction in weight and waist circumference, with an average decrease of 3.14 kg and 4.68 cm, respectively (P < 0.001), compared to the PCOS control group. …”
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Do kids with forearm fractures need opioids at discharge from the emergency department? Analgesic prescribing and pain control following closed reduction of pediatric forearm fract... by Richard E. Jernigan, Lukas G. Keil, Sahil Dadoo, Cheryl L. Jackson, Anna D. Vergun

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The Results of the Mass Immunization Program against Rotavirus Infection of Children of the First year of Life in a Separate Territory of the Moscow Region by L. V. Feklisova, R. F. Shapovalova

“…Results. Vaccination program concerning RI has been implemented in Podolsk-city from 2008 till 2018. …”
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Intermittent fasting and body Composition: Insights from the Iranian National obesity registry (IRNOR) by Niloufar Abdollahpour, Najmeh Seifi, Mina Nosrati, Habibollah Esmaily, Pardis mohammadyfard, Mahsa Amarlou, Ali Ebrahimi Dabagh, Gordon A. Ferns, Maryam Alinezhad-Namaghi, Majid Ghayour-Mobarhan

“…Over 12 weeks, both groups experienced significant reductions in weight, body circumference, and fat metrics, including visceral fat area (P < 0.05). …”
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Effectiveness of a Structured 2-Year Diabetes Health Education Program of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Disease-Related Serum Markers by Hsieh YS, Lo CL, Lin YY

“…Results demonstrated significant improvements among DHE participants: HbA1c levels decreased by 37%, fasting glucose by 4%, total cholesterol by 7%, LDL cholesterol by 13%, and triglycerides by 20%, with HDL cholesterol increasing by 3%. Body weight and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) also showed reductions of 4% and 3%, respectively, while systolic blood pressure (SBP) exhibited no significant changes. …”
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Dietary Hemp (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) Products Enhance Egg Yolk Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Color Without Compromising Laying-Hen Performance: A Meta-Analysis by Yusup Sopian, Panneepa Sivapirunthep, Anuraga Jayanegara, Chanporn Chaosap

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Results of a Digital Multimodal Motivational and Educational Program as Follow-Up Care for Former Cardiac Rehabilitation Patients: Randomized Controlled Trial by Maxi Pia Bretschneider, Wolfgang Mayer-Berger, Jens Weine, Lena Roth, Peter E H Schwarz, Franz Petermann

“…Similarly, the 10-year risk of cardiovascular death and myocardial infarction showed significant improvements in the cardiovascular risk profile over time and between groups, indicating better results in the intervention group (ie, a reduction of −1.59 and −5.03, respectively). Secondary outcomes like the body weight and cholesterol levels were significantly reduced in the intervention group, also in comparison with the control group. …”
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Determining whether weight status mediates the association between number of cigarettes smoked per day and all-cause mortality among US adults who smoke cigarettes. by Luis Miguel Mestre, Roger S Zoh, Cydne Perry, Julia Fukuyama, Maria A Parker

“…Public health interventions aimed to reduce mortality due to cigarette smoking at the population level should consider weight management programs as a harm reduction strategy to reduce mortality.…”
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A Hybrid Analytical Framework for Cracking and Some Fruit Quality Features in Sweet Cherries by Erol Aydın, Mehmet Ali Cengiz, Leyla Demirsoy, Hüsnü Demirsoy

“…A negative correlation was found between the cracking index and fruit weight (r = −0.23), while a positive correlation was observed with total soluble solids (TSS) (r = 0.29). …”
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Chronic kidney disease prevalence and outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes at high cardiovascular risk: results from the CINEMA program by Sanjana Datla, Zainab Albar, Elke Eaton, Jodie Porges, Matthew Nennstiel, Claire Sullivan, Lloyd Greene, Sadeer G. Al-Kindi, Elizabeth Montgomery, Aparna Padiyar, Mikhail Kosiborod, Melissa L. Magwire, Mahboob Rahman, Sanjay Rajagopalan, Ian J. Neeland

“…From August 2020 to June 2022, the CINEMA intervention was associated with statistically significant improvements in cardiometabolic risk factors with reductions in body weight (-3.49 lbs), BMI (-0.54 kg/m2), systolic blood pressure (-2.65 mmHg), Hb A1c (-0.63 %), total cholesterol (-9.01 mg/dL) and LDL cholesterol (-8.29 mg/dL), p < 0.05 for all. …”
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Safety and effects of anti-obesity medications on weight loss, cardiometabolic, and psychological outcomes in people living with overweight or obesity: a systematic review and meta... by Leiling Liu, Zhiqi Li, Wenrui Ye, Pu Peng, Yurong Wang, Luqing Wan, Jiangnan Li, Mei Zhang, Yihua Wang, Runqi Liu, Danyan Xu, Jingjing Zhang

“…This study aims to facilitate personalised treatment of obesity by summarising recent research on weight-loss pharmacotherapies, with a focus on their effects on weight reduction, cardiometabolic health, psychological outcomes, and adverse events. …”
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“She’s a Family Member”: How Community Health Workers Impact Perinatal Mothers’ Stress Through Social-Emotional Support and Connections to Programs and Resources by Justin Rex, Nichole Fifer, Karen D. Johnson-Webb, Maddi Menich, Alyissa Horn, Carly Salamone, Holly T. Renzhofer Pappada, Camelia Arsene, Crystal Martin, Malcolm Cunningham

“…Interviews show additional moderate reductions in stress over time while being a program client. …”
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Evaluation of the Effects of Postsleeve Gastrectomy Exercise on Long‐Term Glucose Profile and Weight Loss Among Iranian Females: A Prospective Cohort Study From 2016 to 2020 by Mohammad Tayefeh Norooz, Seyed Amir Ahmad Safavi‐Naini, Parnian Jamshidi, Alireza Sadeghi, Mastaneh Rajabian Tabesh, Maryam Abolhasani, Maryam Abbasi, Nasser Malekpour Alamdari, Nathan A. Berger

“…ABSTRACT Background Weight regain after surgery is linked to an increased risk of relapse for obesity‐related comorbidities, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). …”
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Optimization of the Irrigated Cropping Pattern in Fars Province to Adapt to Water Scarcity by A. Mirzaei, A. Soltani, F. Abbasi, E. Zeinali, Sh. Mirkarimi

“…Compared to the CCP, the OCP led to a 32% reduction in the amount of plant production (by weight) at the provincial level. …”
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Effects of Four Foundations of Mindfulness-Based Intervention (FFMBI) on Salivary Cortisol Levels, Body Composition, Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate, and Brain Waves of Practitioners by Nadnapang Phophichit, Phramaha Phuen Kittisobhano, Phramaha Anon Anando, Phramaha Duangthip Pariyattidhari, Sakchai Sakabucha, Wilasinee Jeungprasopsuk, Tararat Khaokhiew

“…Body weight slightly decreased, and BMI and obesity levels improved, though heart rate and blood pressure showed no significant changes. …”
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Supplemental parenteral nutrition within an enhanced recovery program for open pancreatoduodenectomy for cancer: a pragmatic, multicenter, randomized controlled trialResearch in co... by Luca Gianotti, Salvatore Paiella, Giovanni Capretti, Nicolò Pecorelli, Isabella Frigerio, Marta Sandini, Alessandro Fogliati, Eleonora Vico, Marco Braga, Christian Cotsoglou, Alfonso Pedalino, Giuseppe Malleo, Simone Ricchitelli, Sabrina Caspani, Giovanni Guarneri, Alessia Vallorani, Alessandro Giardino, Elettra Pasqualoni, Roberto Salvia, Alessandro Zerbi, Massimo Falconi, Giovanni Butturini, Davide Paolo Bernasconi

“…We excluded patients with an American Society of Anaesthesiology physical status >3 and a preoperative body weight loss of ≥15%. Patients were randomly assigned (1:1) postoperatively to either SPN from day 1 to 5 or no-SPN. …”
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Effect of Minimal Individual or Group Enhancement in an eHealth Program on Mental Health, Health Behavior, and Work Ability in Employees With Obesity: Randomized Controlled Trial by Siniriikka A Männistö, Joona Muotka, Laura-Unnukka Suojanen, Raimo Lappalainen, Kirsi H Pietiläinen, Riitta Korpela

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Effectiveness of an app-based walking program for obese patients with inflammatory bowel disease in Korea: a single-blind parallel-group randomized clinical trial by Young Jin Lee, Eun Ja Kwon, Da-In Park, Sang Hyoung Park, Sung Wook Hwang, Byong Duk Ye

“…Abstract Background Obesity in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) not only exacerbates symptoms but also interferes with treatment and leads to additional complications. Therefore, managing weight loss and preventing obesity are crucial. This study was designed to develop and implement a 10-week walking exercise program, facilitated by a mobile application, to evaluate its effectiveness in managing weight in obese IBD patients. …”
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Impact of Mid-Season Drought on Tuber Yield, Biomass, Harvest Index, and Water-Use Efficiency of Jerusalem Artichoke in Tropical Regions by Ruttanachira Ruttanaprasert, Sanun Jogloy, Thanawat Kaewkhieo-Ngam, Anon Janket, Ratchanee Puttha, Chorkaew Aninbon

“…JA 3 was also noted for its lower yield reduction under stress. These three genotypes serve as valuable genetic resources for breeding programs aimed at developing progeny populations with enhanced yield potential and drought tolerance, particularly for mid-season drought-prone environments.…”
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Efficacy of Praziquantel in Treating <i>Schistosoma haematobium</i> Infection Among Ethiopian Children by Louis Fok, David M. Brett-Major, Berhanu Erko, John Linville, Hongying Daisy Dai, Yohannes Negash, Abebe Animut, Abraham Degarege

“…Continued surveillance of praziquantel efficacy is needed to monitor for the development of resistance, as well as to help public health officials gauge the effect of mass praziquantel administration on schistosomiasis control in communities, since it is the only drug used in schistosomiasis control programs. The objective of this study was to assess the praziquantel cure rate and egg reduction rate against urogenital schistosomiasis. …”
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