Why Is the Association Between Mediterranean Diet and Physical Performance in Athletes Inconclusive? Implications for Future Studies by Alain Massart, Ádrian Rocha, José Pedro Ferreira, Carmen Soares, Maria João Campos, Diogo Martinho

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Athletes increasingly turn to nutrition and supplements to enhance performance, yet the evidence surrounding the efficacy of the Mediterranean diet (MD) remains inconclusive. …”
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Association of the dietary index for gut microbiota with sleep disorder among US adults: the mediation effect of dietary inflammation index by Yingying Li, Fang Pan, Xiaofei Shen

“…BackgroundPrevious studies have confirmed the relationship between gut microbiota and sleep disorders, characterized by the persistent inability to achieve adequate sleep, with dietary composition playing a key role in maintaining microbiota homeostasis. …”
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Characterization of the gut microbiota in urinary calculi patients with preoperative urinary tract infection by Hao Chen, Jing Yuan, Hongmin Zhou, Xiangcheng Zhan, Yuchen Gao, Bowen Chen, Nuer Aihemaiti, Xiao Xu, Yunze Dong, Shuai Liu, Yanhua Chen, Ding Liu, Tiancheng Xie, Yunfei Xu

“…BackgroundUrinary tract infection is one of the most common comorbidities of urinary stones. …”
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The forgotten role of alcohol: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the clinical efficacy and perceived role of chlorhexidine in skin antisepsis. by Matthias Maiwald, Edwin S Y Chan

“…<h4>Background</h4>Skin antisepsis is a simple and effective measure to prevent infections. …”
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Influenza Seasonality in the Tropics and Subtropics - When to Vaccinate? by Siddhivinayak Hirve, Laura P Newman, John Paget, Eduardo Azziz-Baumgartner, Julia Fitzner, Niranjan Bhat, Katelijn Vandemaele, Wenqing Zhang

“…<h4>Background</h4>The timing of the biannual WHO influenza vaccine composition selection and production cycle has been historically directed to the influenza seasonality patterns in the temperate regions of the northern and southern hemispheres. …”
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Functional fitness and psychological well-being in older adults by Eliza E. Tóth, Aleksandar Vujić, Ferenc Ihász, Roberto Ruíz-Barquín, Attila Szabo

“…Abstract Background Physical fitness and functioning are related to better mental health in older age. …”
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Factors associated with hypertonic dehydration in older Japanese outpatients by Azuna Kinoshita, Takafumi Yonemitsu, Nobuyuki Miyai, Akira Yonemitsu

“…Abstract Background Hypertonic dehydration is common among older adults and is associated with increased mortality and the incidence of several diseases, such as renal failure and cardiovascular complications. …”
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Micellar paclitaxel in the treatment of patients with tumors of the female reproductive system by A. G. Kedrova, S. E. Krasilnikov, D. A. Astakhov, V. V. Kosyy

“…Background. Treatment of patients with advanced cancers of the female reproductive system is very challenging. …”
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Are There Any Common Genetic Risk Markers for Rheumatoid Arthritis and Periodontal Diseases? A Case-Control Study by Susanne Schulz, Natalie Pütz, Elisa Jurianz, Hans-Günter Schaller, Stefan Reichert

“…Background. Several studies suggest that there is a biologically plausible connection between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and periodontal diseases (PD). …”
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CLINICAL AND MORPHOLOGICAL FEATURES OF THE PATHOLOGY OF THE UPPER DIGESTIVE SYSTEM IN THE RESIDENTS PERMANENTLY RESIDING IN RADIOACTIVELY CONTAMINATED AREAS by S. V. Dudarenko, A. V. Rozhko, S. N. Lopatin, O. V. Leontyev

“…The aim of the study was to study and evaluate the clinical and morphological characteristics of the pathology of the gastroduodenal zone of the digestive tract in the population of the radioactively contaminated areas in the immediate and remote observation periods after the Chernobyl accident. Methods: esophagogastroduodenoscopy, cytological examination of gastrobioptate, micronucleus test, dosimetric evaluation of gastrobioptates. …”
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How <i>Shift Work</i> Affects Our <i>Gut Microbiota</i>: Impact on <i>Gastrointestinal Diseases</i> by Angela Saviano, Marcello Candelli, Mattia Brigida, Carmine Petruzziello, Pietro Tilli, Francesco Franceschi, Veronica Ojetti

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Shift work and night work are common among emergency physicians. …”
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Multi-Omics Analysis of Gut Microbiota and Sperm Quality in Tibetan Breeding Boars by Mingxuan Zhao, Mengjia Han, Hongliang Zhang, Xiangdong Wang, Yikai Yin, Jian Zhang, Peng Shang

“…Background/Objectives: Reproductive efficiency in breeding boars critically impacts swine industry productivity, with sperm quality being multifactorially regulated by gut microbiota. …”
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In Situ Active Contour-Based Segmentation and Dimensional Analysis of Part Features in Additive Manufacturing by Tushar Saini, Panos S. Shiakolas

“…The segmentation performance of the composite method was compared with traditional methods with the results showing the composite method scoring higher in most metrics, including a maximum Jaccard index of 78.34%, effectively segmenting high- and low-contrast features. …”
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Selection of excipients for the purpose of creating an intranasal gel of interleukin-1 receptor antagonist β (IL-1ra) by B. S. Burlaka, I. F. Bielenichev, V. V. Hladyshev, E. V. Suprun, H. P. Lysianska

“…The nasal route of administration is a promising method of transporting active substances for systemic action, various pharmacotherapeutic groups, both small and large molecules. …”
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Environmentally friendly synthesis of nanoporous silica materials using quercetin as a morphogenetic agent by A.R. Zare Hoseinabadi, E. Rafiei Taqanaki, S. Hafez Ghoran, A.M. Amani, H. Kamyab, A. Razmfarsa, E. Khalili, M. Yusuf, S. Rajendran

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The synthesis of mesoporous silica nanoparticles using non-surfactant agents is gaining popularity owing to the easier purification and lower toxicity of this method compared to traditional surfactant-based ones. …”
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Motor Imagery EEG Classification Based on Multi-Domain Feature Rotation and Stacking Ensemble by Xianglong Zhu, Ming Meng, Zewen Yan, Zhizeng Luo

“…Background: Decoding motor intentions from electroencephalogram (EEG) signals is a critical component of motor imagery-based brain–computer interface (MI–BCIs). …”
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The Rotating Bulge and Halo in the Milky Way: Evidence of Angular Momentum Transferred from the Decelerating Bar by Zhuohan Li, Chengdong Li, Gang Zhao, Ruizhi Zhang, Xiang-Xiang Xue

“…In this study, we identified a component consisting of 1,175,737 stars with net rotation through the application of a neural network (NN) method. To investigate the composition of this rotating sample and the origin of its rotation, we conducted a test particle simulation incorporating an equilibrium axisymmetric background potential together with a central decelerating bar. …”
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A comparative study of the essential oil extracts of Centaurea alexanderina different parts: GC-MS analysis, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-hyperglycemic activities by Hossam A. Abdallah, Naglaa Afifi, Enas I. A. Mohamed, Mohamed Sebak, Rabab Mohammed, Mohamed A. Zaki

“…In this context, essential oil extracts from different parts of C. alexanderina (flowers, stems, leaves, and roots) have been analyzed chemically and tested for their antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-hyperglycemic activities. Methods The essential oil extracts from different parts of C. alexanderina have been prepared and their chemical compositions have been analyzed using GC–MS technique. …”
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Synergizing population structure, habitat preferences, and ecological drivers for conservation of Cedrus deodara by Syed Waseem Gillani, Mushtaq Ahmad, Muhammad Manzoor, Muhammad Waheed, Andreas Tribsch, Hamayun Shaheen, Abdul Basit Mehmood, Beatrice Ambo Fonge, Abeer Al-Andal

“…Abstract Background Climate change is impacting forest tree species adversely and making the ecological system vulnerable. …”
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Modeling regional aboveground carbon stock dynamics affected by land use and land cover changes by A.D. Malik, M.C.W. Arief, S. Withaningsih, P. Parikesit

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Land use and land cover changes are affected by massive construction, urban expansion, and exploitative agricultural management. …”
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