The predictive effect of well trained elite men road cyclists’ anthropometry values and strength endurance on climb time trial performance by Esra Kürkcü Akgönül, Gökmen Özen, Tarkan Havadar, Ali Coşkun, Metin Özlü

“…Background: Cycling performance is primarily determined by endurance, with both lower and upper extremity muscle strength having a decisive impact on race performance. …”
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The Muscle Cells in Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions: Systematic Review by Ana Margarida Vieira, Maria Leonor Faleiro, Miguel Mascarenhas-Saraiva, Sandra Pais

“…Background/Aims: The pelvic floor muscles are important structures involved in pelvic floor tone, pelvic organ support, and continence. …”
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Survey of the mechanical and physical behaviors of yttria-stabilized zirconia from multiple dental laboratoriesWhy Is This Important? by Yifeng Liao, PhD, Max Gruber, BSE, Henry Lukic, BSE, Jim McLees, CDT, Si Chen, PhD, Alan Boghosian, DDS, Spiro Megremis, MS, PhD

“…Background: When selecting zirconia for a dental restoration, laboratory prescriptions often refer to high strength and high translucency. …”
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Effect of benralizumab treatment on the airway microbiome in COPD by Koirobi Haldar, Vijay Mistry, Mathew Richardson, Corinne Hamblet, Maria Jison, Michael R. Barer, Christopher McCrae, Christopher E. Brightling

“…Background One-third of patients with COPD have an eosinophilic inflammatory phenotype. …”
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Causal relationship between gut microbiota and dental caries: a two-sample mendelian randomization study by Yang Wang, Quan Li, Jinqi Hua, Hongliang Que, Haoxiang Xu, Xinyu Xu, Ninghan Feng

“…Abstract Background In recent years, an increasing number of studies have revealed a close relationship between the gut microbiota and a variety of human diseases. …”
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A Prospective Observational Study on the Effects of XingQi HuoXue Decoction on Gut Microbiota and Clinical Outcomes in Sepsis Patients with Acute Gastrointestinal Injury by Zhang J, Zhi Y, Xia G, Feng D, Lei S

“…In this study, we explored the potential of a decoction called XingQiHuoXue (XQHX), which was formulated by us, in patients with septic AGI.Materials and Methods: It was a non-randomized observational study. …”
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Value of a BRAFV600E and lymphocyte subset-based nomogram for discriminating benign lesions from papillary thyroid carcinoma in C-TIRADS 3 and higher nodules by Wenran Zhang, Simei Zeng, Jiaqing Dou, Chenfan Yu

“…BackgroundThe BRAFV600E mutation and lymphocyte subsets may be associated with papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). …”
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Association of weight-adjusted-waist index with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in hypertension: a prospective cohort study by Youmian Lan, Qiongbing Zheng, Chujia Lin, Kun Lin, Yongsong Chen

“…Abstract Background With rising obesity and hypertension rates, cardiovascular disease and mortality issues have become increasingly severe. …”
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Total antioxidant status in fresh and stored human milk from mothers of term and preterm neonates by Luminiţa Păduraru, Daniela Cristina Dimitriu, Andreea Luciana Avasiloaiei, Mihaela Moscalu, Gabriela Ildiko Zonda, Maria Stamatin

“…Background: Antioxidant defense of the body is assured by both endogenous and exogenous factors comprising several enzymes, vitamins, protein components and derivates and oligoelements. …”
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Identification of biomarkers for chronic renal fibrosis and their relationship with immune infiltration and cell death by Jiaqi Shi, Xinyue Qin, Haonan Sha, Rong Wang, Hao Shen, Yinhao Chen, Xiaolan Chen

“…Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) represents a significant global public health challenge. …”
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Development and Validation of the Questionnaire “Types of Role Self-Efficacy” by V.V. Enin

“…To date, there are no diagnostic methods that allow us to study the manifestation of role self-efficacy and its types. …”
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Dietary bile acid supplementation improves the intestinal health and growth performance of piglets partially through the FXR/AQPs pathway by Beibei Zhang, Min Tian, Yahui Yang, Yueqin Qiu, Li Wang, Hao Xiao, Xiaoping Zhu, Limei Qin, Xuefen Yang, Zongyong Jiang

“…Abstract Background Maintaining the integrity of the structure and function of piglet intestines is crucial for their growth and health. …”
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Eating behaviors, oral health care knowledge, and oral hygiene practices among residents in Fujian province, China: a cross-sectional study by Mei-Ling Zheng, Fa Chen, Hao Yu, Chang-Yuan Zhang

“…Abstract Background There is little literature that focuses on eating behaviors, oral health care knowledge and oral hygiene habits at the same time. …”
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General practitioners’ perceptions of interprofessional collaboration in Belgium: a qualitative study by Hubert Jamart, Dionne Kringos, Dajana Tare, Aishwarya Chokshi, Anouk Tans, Isabelle Heymans, Ann Van den Bruel, Jean-Luc Belche

“…Abstract Background Belgian primary care is facing significant challenges due to increasing healthcare demands and an overall decline in the workforce. …”
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Diuretic effects of hydromethanolic extract of Rumex nepalensis Spreng. leaves and its solvent fractions in mice by Fasika Argaw Tafesse, Tafere Mulaw Belete, Assefa Belay Asrie

“…Background: The leaves of Rumex nepalensis Spreng. have been traditionally utilized for treating urinary retention and as a diuretic, but scientific validation is limited. …”
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Electroacupuncture Exerts Anti-Obesity Effects by Affecting the Gut Microbiota and Upregulating Acetic Acid and 5-HT Levels in Obese Rats by Zhang J, Yang C, Xiong J, Qian H, Xie Y, Xie S, Luo Y, Yu J, Yu H, Xu J

“…Therefore, we aimed to explore the mechanism by which electroacupuncture alleviates obesity induced by a high-fat diet (HFD) by modulating the gut microbiota.Methods: Fifty specific pathogen-free Sprague–Dawley (male) rats were obtained, and 44 rats were randomly selected and subjected to an HFD. …”
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Novel body component score predicts long‐term survival in patients with stage I–III colorectal cancer following radical resection by Takashi Aida, Teppei Kamada, Taigo Hata, Junji Takahashi, Eisaku Ito, Kenei Furukawa, Masashi Yoshida, Hironori Ohdaira, Toru Ikegami, Yutaka Suzuki

“…Abstract Background In gastrointestinal cancer, the relationship among skeletal muscle, subcutaneous and visceral fat mass, and prognosis is gaining attention. …”
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Probiotic treatment induces sex-dependent neuroprotection and gut microbiome shifts after traumatic brain injury by Morgan Holcomb, Austin G. Marshall, Hannah Flinn, Mariana Lozano-Cavazos, Sirena Soriano, Fernando Gomez-Pinilla, Todd J. Treangen, Sonia Villapol

“…Abstract Background Recent studies have highlighted the potential influence of gut dysbiosis on traumatic brain injury (TBI) outcomes. …”
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MCT4: a key player influencing gastric cancer metastasis and participating in the regulation of the metastatic immune microenvironment by Tao Jiang, Jingcheng Zhang, Sicheng Zhao, Mingsi Zhang, Yunhai Wei, Xiaojuan Liu, Shuo Zhang, Wei Fan, Yueying Liu, Yuanlin Lv, Guangji Zhang

“…Abstract Background MCT4 is a lactate transporter associated with glycolysis, which has been found to be associated with various tumorigenesis and development processes. …”
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Analysis of the Relationship Between Cervical Cancer Progression and the Microbiome by Gao YY, Li XX, Zuo H, Zhang P

“…Emerging evidence suggests that alterations in the cervical microbiota may influence its development and progression.Objective: To compare the cervical microbiota composition and diversity between cervical cancer patients and healthy women using 16S rRNA gene sequencing.Methods: Between January and June 2024, cervical tissue samples were collected from 40 cervical cancer patients and 40 healthy women. …”
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