Paediatric dominant and non-dominant handgrip reference curves and the association with body composition by Catherine M. Avitabile, David R. Weber, Babette S. Zemel

“…Background Lack of paediatric reference data limits the utility of handgrip strength as a measure of fitness and well-being.Aim To develop paediatric handgrip reference curves and evaluate associations with body size and composition and race/ethnicity group.Subjects and methods Handgrip, body size and composition data were obtained from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2011–2014 participants aged 6–20 years. …”
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Longitudinal Growth and Body Composition of Twins versus Singletons in the First Month of Life by Giulia Paviotti, Angela De Cunto, Laura Travan, Jenny Bua, Gabriele Cont, Sergio Demarini

“…Background. Although twin gestation is well recognized to be associated with impaired fetal and postnatal growth, specific data about body composition of twins in the first month of life are scarce. …”
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Influence of mode of delivery on infant gut microbiota composition: a pilot study by Li Yu, Yong Guo, Jie-Ling Wu

“…Background Microbial colonisation in infants is initially dependent on the mother and is affected by the mode of delivery. …”
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Spectrophotometric evaluation of restorative composite shades and their match with a classical shade guide by Rafael Melara, Luciana Mendonça, Fábio Herrmann Coelho-de-Souza, Juliana Nunes Rolla, Luciano de Souza Gonçalves

“…ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to verify the match between 5 shades of composites from different manufacturers with a shade guide and among the systems using a portable spectrophotometer.Materials and MethodsShade measurements were performed on specimens of Z350 XT (3M ESPE), Charisma Diamond (Heraeus Kulzer GmbH), Esthet X-HD (Dentsply Caulk), and Empress Direct (Ivoclar-Vivadent) for shades A1, A2, A3, B1, and C3 using a Vita Easyshade spectrophotometer (Vita Zahnfabrik) against a white background. …”
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The cuspal deflection caused by dental composite polymerization shrinkage analyzed by digital holography by Novta Evgenije, Lainović Tijana, Grujić Dušan, Pantelić Dejan, Blažić Larisa

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Initial pig developmental stage influences intestinal organoid growth but not cellular composition by Camille Duchesne, Gwénaëlle Randuineau, Laurence Le Normand, Véronique Romé, Samia Laraqui, Alexis Pierre Arnaud, Gaëlle Boudry

“…Methods Organoids were derived from jejunal and colonic ISC obtained from 1‐, 7‐, 28‐, 36‐ and 180‐day‐old pigs and passaged three times. …”
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Charcoal whitening agents and composite resin: investigating color change and surface roughness by Begum Busra Cevval Ozkocak, Ismail Ozkocak

“…Abstract Background This study aimed to investigate the effects of different charcoal-based whitening products on the color stability and surface roughness of resin composite, following coffee-induced staining and subsequent brushing with whitening products. …”
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Association between composite dietary antioxidant indices and anemia: NHANES 2003-2018. by Qian Wu, Zhiyu Wang, Jieyu Xia, Hui Xu, Gang Huang, Guangyong Feng, Xiaoxia Gou

“…<h4>Background</h4>There is increasing acknowledgment of the potential role that diet rich in antioxidants may play in the prevention of anemia. …”
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Evaluation of the relationship between body composition and aerobic fitness in youth soccer players by Ö. Nalbant, K. Özer

“…Background and Study Aim: The purpose of the study was to make an evaluation between aerobic fitnes (VO2max) and body composition in youth soccer players. …”
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Cyanide ion oxidation by catalytic effect of nickel ferrites activated carbon composites by C. Feijoo, E. De la Torre, R. Narvaez

“…In this context, this research focuses on the preparation of nickel ferrite-activated carbon catalysts for catalytic oxidation of cyanide ion in the presence of air.  METHODS: Hydrated salts of nickel (Ni(NO3)2·6H2O) and iron (Fe(NO3)3·9H2O) were used as precursors. …”
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Eukaryotic composition across seasons and social groups in the gut microbiota of wild baboons by Mary N. Chege, Pamela Ferretti, Shasta Webb, Rosaline W. Macharia, George Obiero, Joseph Kamau, Susan C. Alberts, Jenny Tung, Mercy Y. Akinyi, Elizabeth A. Archie

“…While high-throughput sequencing is commonly used to characterize bacterial communities in animal microbiota, these methods are less often applied to gut eukaryotic composition. …”
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Body composition estimates from bioelectrical impedance and its association with cardiovascular risk by Jesne Kistan, Jeffrey Wing, Khanyisile Tshabalala, Wesley van Hougenhouck-Tulleken, Debashis Basu

“…Background: Screening for traditional risk factors of cardiovascular disease is well known in primary healthcare (PHC) settings. …”
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Postprandial Composite Biomarkers of Low-Grade Inflammation to Evaluate Nutritional Intervention Effects by Suzan Wopereis, Willem J. van den Brink, Tim J. van den Broek, Wilrike J. Pasman, Femke P. M. Hoevenaars

“…Methods: A postprandial composite biomarker was constructed with elastic net regression based on four blood cytokine responses to a mixed-meal challenge test in human reference groups (‘healthy’: 20–29 years, BMI < 25 kg/m²; ‘compromised’: 50–59 years, BMI > 25 kg/m²). …”
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Comparisons of physical fitness and body composition among Sasang types with and without body mass index as a covariate by You Sun Ko, Sung Eun You

“…Background: The purpose of this study was to examine the difference of physical fitness and body composition among Sasang types with BMI as covariate, which is reported to have influence on physical fitness and body composition. …”
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Association between body composition in early pregnancy and the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus by Yan Li, Bin Zhao, Yang Tian, Yang Li, Xia Li, Hongmei Guo, Li Xiong, Jiaying Yuan

“…However, the association between body composition and GDM risk remains unclear. Therefore, we conducted a retrospective cohort study to investigate the relationship between body composition in early pregnancy and the risk of developing GDM.MethodsA total of 3,159 pregnant women were enrolled between June 2020 and December 2021, with 280 (10.43%) diagnosed with GDM. …”
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An Evaluation of Thailand’s Healthier Choices Nutrient Scoring Algorithm for the Composite Meal Category by Hung Nguyen Ngoc, Wantanee Kriengsinyos

“…The nutrient composition of newly launched composite meals marketed in Thailand from 2016 to 2021 was included. …”
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Macronutrient composition of the diet and prospective weight change in participants of the EPIC-PANACEA study. by Anne-Claire Vergnaud, Teresa Norat, Traci Mouw, Dora Romaguera, Anne M May, H Bas Bueno-de-Mesquita, Daphne van der A, Antonio Agudo, Nicholas Wareham, Kay-Tee Khaw, Isabelle Romieu, Heinz Freisling, Nadia Slimani, Florence Perquier, Marie-Christine Boutron-Ruault, Françoise Clavel-Chapelon, Domenico Palli, Franco Berrino, Amalia Mattiello, Rosario Tumino, Fulvio Ricceri, Laudina Rodríguez, Esther Molina-Montes, Pilar Amiano, Aurelio Barricarte, Maria-Dolores Chirlaque, Francesca L Crowe, Philippos Orfanos, Androniki Naska, Antonia Trichopoulou, Birgit Teucher, Rudolf Kaaks, Heiner Boeing, Brian Buijsse, Ingeged Johansson, Göran Hallmans, Isabel Drake, Emily Sonestedt, Marianne Uhre Jakobsen, Kim Overvad, Anne Tjønneland, Jytte Halkjær, Guri Skeie, Tonje Braaten, Eiliv Lund, Elio Riboli, Petra H M Peeters

“…<h4>Background</h4>The effect of the macronutrient composition of the usual diet on long term weight maintenance remains controversial.…”
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Color Stability of Bulk-Fill Flowable Resin Composites After Artificial Aging by Franciele Floriani, Carlos A. Jurado, Nikkita Madhu, Mark A. Lackey, Francisco X. Azpiazu-Flores, Guilherme Carpena Lopes

“…Background: This study aimed to evaluate the color stability of bulk-fill flowable resin composites with 2 difference shades at baseline and after artificial aging. …”
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Color and Translucency Compatibility Among Various Resin-Based Composites and Layering Strategies by Elena Bianca Varvara, Cristina Gasparik, Javier Ruiz-López, Alexandra Iulia Aghiorghiesei, Bogdan Culic, Diana Dudea

“…(1) <b>Background:</b> Natural-looking dental restorations require careful selection of the restorative material, with color and translucency characteristics similar to the natural dental structures. (2) <b>Objectives:</b> This research aimed to evaluate if there is compatibility regarding the color and translucency between different commercial RBCs in different layering recipes. (3) <b>Methods</b>: Sixty 1 mm thick disk specimens were produced from three different RBCs: ESS (Essentia-GC), BEG (Brilliant Ever Glow-Coltene), and IPS (IPS Empress Direct-Ivoclar Vivadent). …”
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The Application and Validity of a New Composite Radiographic Index for Patients with Osteonecrosis of the Jaws by Zafeiroula Yfanti, Sotirios Tetradis, Nikolaos G. Nikitakis, Konstantina Eleni Alexiou, Emmanouil Vardas, Christos Angelopoulos, Kostas Tsiklakis

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: This study aims to determine the validity of a recently developed and published index (the modified Composite Radiographic Index—CRIm) as an indicator of disease gravity and progression in the CBCT scans of patients with medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) and to detect possible correlations between the radiologic findings and clinical staging of the disease. …”
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