Mobile-Based Platform With a Low-Calorie Dietary Intervention Involving Prepackaged Food for Weight Loss for People With Overweight and Obesity in China: Half-Year Follow-Up Result... by Xi Wang, Suyuan Wang, Lingyu Zhong, Chenghui Zhang, Yanhong Guo, Mingxia Li, Li Zhao, Shuming Ji, Junjie Pan, Yunhong Wu

“… Abstract BackgroundObesity is a rapidly increasing health problem in China, causing massive economic and health losses annually. …”
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Nutritional Status, Physical and Psychomotor Development of Premature Infants: A Prospective Observational Comparative Study by Tatiana V. Turti, Anna A. Gorbacheva, Olga L. Lukoyanova

“…Our aim was to study the nutritional status, physical, and psychomotor development of infants.Methods. Nutritional status — the composition (the ratio of fat and fat-free tissues) and the value of lean body mass (LBM) — was assessed by plethysmography and densitometry; physical development — by measuring the mass and length of the body, the circumference of the head and chest, calculating the body mass index (BMI); psychomotor development — assessing compliance with the schedule of neuropsychological development of infants (GNOM). …”
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Brazil’s experiment to expand its medical workforce through private and public schools: Impacts and consequences of the balance of regulatory and market forces in resource-scarce s... by Mário Scheffer, Paola Mosquera, Alex Cassenote, Barbara McPake, Giuliano Russo

“…Such experience provides an insight for the global debate on the role of the private sector in medical education. Methods We draw from the analysis of unique medical demography datasets to assess the impact of those policies on the number and distribution of doctors and medical students, composition of the workforce, and quality of training. …”
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Exploring Motives Behind Ideal Melanoma Survivorship Care Plans With Multiple Stakeholders: A Cocreation Study by Nadia Christina Willemina Kamminga, Marjolein Lugtenberg, Julia Annabel Van den Broek, Tamar Nijsten, Marlies Wakkee, Kasia Tabeau

“… BackgroundSurvivorship care plans (SCPs), ie, personalized health care plans for cancer survivors, can be used to support the growing group of melanoma survivors throughout their disease trajectory. …”
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Incidence of adverse perinatal outcomes in highly vulnerable pregnant women – the Mothers of Rotterdam study by Kajal S. C. Mohabier, Hanneke P. de Graaf, Eric A. P. Steegers, Loes C. M. Bertens

“…Abstract Background Socioeconomic disadvantaged circumstances are known to affect health outcomes, but during pregnancy it also affects the growth and development of the fetus. …”
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DNA methylation-predicted plasma protein levels and breast cancer risk by Jacob K. Kresovich, Brett M. Reid, Katie M. O’Brien, Zongli Xu, Doratha A. Byrd, Clarice R. Weinberg, Dale P. Sandler, Jack A. Taylor

“…Abstract Background Blood DNA methylation (DNAm) profiles have been used to show that changes in circulating leukocyte composition occur during breast cancer development, suggesting that peripheral immune system alterations are markers of breast cancer risk. …”
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Single-cell sequencing unveils the transcriptomic landscape of castration-resistant prostate cancer-associated fibroblasts and their association with prognosis and immunotherapy re... by Yifeng Qiu, Yuhan Wang, Jiahe Liu, Kai Sun, Baohua Liu, Qi Hou

“…Abstract Background The tumor microenvironment (TME) is increasingly acknowledged as a determinant in the malignant transformation and progression of castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). …”
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Histological response and blood glucose level in a diabetic animal model after the oral administration of Mucuna pruriens: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Tri Wahyu Pangestiningsih, Dian Meididewi Nuraini, Morsid Andityas, Ariana Ariana

“…Background and Aim: Mucuna pruriens (MP) has emerged as a promising natural antidiabetic agent due to its rich bioactive composition. …”
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Effects of meglumine antimoniate and allopurinol treatment on the fecal microbiome profile in dogs with leishmaniosis by Joan Martí-Carreras, Marina Carrasco, Marc Noguera-Julian, Olga Francino, Rodolfo Oliveira Leal, Lluís Ferrer, Gaetano Oliva, Jenifer Molina, Xavier Roura

“…Abstract Background The combination of meglumine antimoniate and allopurinol is considered one of the most effective treatments for canine leishmaniosis caused by Leishmania infantum. …”
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Spatiotemporal distribution and reproductive biology of the brown croaker (Miichthys miiuy) in the southwestern waters of Korea by Seong Yong Moon, Gun Wook Baeck, Jin Ho Jung, Haeyoung Choi, Changsin Kim, Myung Sung Koo, Jeong-Ho Park

“…BackgroundThe brown croaker, Miichthys miiuy, is an economically important fish species in Korean waters. …”
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The effects of beta-alanine supplementation and regular taekwondo training on anaerobic and aerobic performance in female taekwondo athletes by Elaheh Dianati, Hamid Rajabi, Nena Khaledi, Sadegh Amani Shalamzari

“…Background and Purpose: Beta-alanine supplement, which is a precursor of carnosine, may improve performance by providing a buffering effect. …”
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Lower limb injuries and their association with anthropometrics - an observational study of 381 German elite youth football players by Sebastian Viktor Waldemar Schulz, Lynn Matits, Eric Schwarz, Achim Jerg, Moritz Otte, Patrick Wiedemann, Daniel Alexander Bizjak, Johannes Kirsten, Alexander-Stephan Henze

“…Abstract Background Youth football players are at high risk of lower limb injuries, which can affect performance and long-term career development. …”
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High-calorie low-protein dietary pattern among overweight and obese pregnant women in Tanzania by Jacktan J. Ruhighira, Ikunda Dionis, Mariam Munyogwa, Alexander M. Tungu, Fredirick L. Mashili

“…Summary: Background & Aims: Traditionally, addressing underweight during pregnancy has been a priority in low-middle-income countries, including Tanzania. …”
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Elementary school compliance with a state recess minimum requirement by racial and geographic factors: a cross-sectional study by Erin K. Howie, Samantha M. Harden, Daheia J. Barr-Anderson, Christopher R. Long

“…Abstract Background Recess is a part of school-based physical activity promotion offered worldwide with equitable recess access a social justice issue. …”
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Lipid accumulation inhibition strategies alleviate Fusobacterium nucleatum-infected colorectal cancer by Zhongkun Zhou, Yuqing Niu, Yunhao Ma, Dekui Zhang, Yiqing Wang, Rui Ji, Jianfang Zhao, Chi Ma, Hongmei Zhu, Yingqian Liu, Lixue Tu, Juan Lu, Baizhuo Zhang, Hua Zhang, Xin Ma, Peng Chen

“…Abstract Background Fusobacterium nucleatum (F. nucleatum) is prevalent in colorectal cancer (CRC), and it can promote proliferation and induce chemoresistance via multiple pathways. …”
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Visceral fat, cardiovascular risk factors and quality of life in lupus activity categorised via complement C3 by J Alfredo Martinez, Victor Moreno-Torres, María Martínez-Urbistondo, Raquel Castejón, Susana Mellor-Pita, Andrea Higuera-Gómez, Begoña de Cuevillas, Amanda Cuevas-Sierra, Juan-Antonio Vargas

“…Background Patients with lupus face increased cardiovascular risk linked to their autoimmune status. …”
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Antioxidant activity, enzyme inhibition, photoprotection, cytotoxicity, and phytochemical profiling of sea lavender (Limonium algarvense Erben) seed extracts for dermo-cosmetic use by Leonardo Lescano, Zoltán Cziáky, İnci Kurt-Celep, Gökhan Zengin, Eliana Fernandes, Riccardo Trentin, Catarina G. Pereira, Luísa Custódio, Maria João Rodrigues

“…Abstract Background Despite sea lavender being a medicinal species, research on its seeds’ biological properties and chemical composition is unexplored. …”
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The relationship between state-level factors and LGBTQ+ policies in diverse healthcare settings in the United States: a cross-sectional multilevel analysis by Hyunmin Yu, Stephen Bonett, Dalmacio Dennis Flores, Steven Meanley, Seul Ki Choi, Tari Hanneman, José A. Bauermeister

“…Methods This cross-sectional study used the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) data collected in 2021 to evaluate LGBTQ+ inclusion in healthcare facilities. …”
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Characterization of oral microbiota of children with hand, foot, and mouth disease caused by enterovirus A 71 by Nan Shen, Rang Wu, Tiantian Lu, Yazhou Jiang, Tao Ning, Song Liu, Xiang Liu, Suyue Zhu, Jibing Qiao

“…Abstract Background The association between alterations in the oral microbiome and hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) has been observed in previous studies. …”
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Bringing state-of-the-art diagnostics to vulnerable populations: The use of a mobile screening unit in active case finding for tuberculosis in Palawan, the Philippines. by Fukushi Morishita, Anna Marie Celina Gonzales Garfin, Woojin Lew, Kyung Hyun Oh, Rajendra-Prasad Yadav, Janeth Cuencaho Reston, Lenie Lucio Infante, Maria Rebethia Crueldad Acala, Dean Lim Palanca, Hee Jin Kim, Nobuyuki Nishikiori

“…<h4>Background</h4>Globally, case detection of tuberculosis (TB) has stabilized in recent years. …”
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