Metabolic signatures of adiposity in young adults: Mendelian randomization analysis and effects of weight change. by Peter Würtz, Qin Wang, Antti J Kangas, Rebecca C Richmond, Joni Skarp, Mika Tiainen, Tuulia Tynkkynen, Pasi Soininen, Aki S Havulinna, Marika Kaakinen, Jorma S Viikari, Markku J Savolainen, Mika Kähönen, Terho Lehtimäki, Satu Männistö, Stefan Blankenberg, Tanja Zeller, Jaana Laitinen, Anneli Pouta, Pekka Mäntyselkä, Mauno Vanhala, Paul Elliott, Kirsi H Pietiläinen, Samuli Ripatti, Veikko Salomaa, Olli T Raitakari, Marjo-Riitta Järvelin, George Davey Smith, Mika Ala-Korpela

“…<h4>Background</h4>Increased adiposity is linked with higher risk for cardiometabolic diseases. …”
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Single strain versus multispecies probiotic on necrotizing enterocolitis and faecal IgA levels in very low birth weight preterm neonates: A randomized clinical trial by Guadalupe Gómez–Rodríguez, Norma Amador-Licona, Leonel Daza-Benítez, Gloria Barbosa-Sabanero, Deyanira Carballo-Magdaleno, Rodrigo Aguilar-Padilla, Eduardo González-Ramirez

“…Background: According to the literature, probiotics are an attractive alternative to prevent necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). …”
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Iron Fortification and Inulin Supplementation in Early Infancy: Evaluating the Impact on Gut Microbiome in a Piglet Model by Jungjae Park, Cynthia Jinno, Saumya Wickramasinghe, David A Mills, Yanhong Liu, Bo L Lönnerdal, Peng Ji

“…Background: Prophylactic iron fortification in infant formula effectively prevents iron deficiency anemia. …”
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Effect of dietary approaches to stop hypertension and curcumin co-administration on glycemic parameters in polycystic ovary syndrome: An RCT by Tayebeh Zohrabi, Azadeh Nadjarzadeh, Sara Jambarsang, Mohammad Hasan Sheikhha, Abbas Aflatoonian, Hassan Mozaffari-Khosravi

“…Abstract Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder that can lead to major reproductive and metabolic complications. …”
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Altered gut microbiota and short-chain fatty acid in acute ischaemic stroke with active cancer by Wei Song, Jia Yin, Xuxuan Gao, Genghong Xia, Xiaofei Lin, Yueran Ren, Linling Shen, Qiheng Wu

“…We investigated gut microbiota composition and short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) levels in patients with AIS and active cancer.Methods In this prospective observational study, we analysed consecutive patients with AIS admitted between 2018 and 2023. …”
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Regeneration of an infected skin wound under conditions of experimental steroid hyperglycemia by L. A. Balykova, V. I. Inchina, T. V. Tarasova, D. A. Khaydar, L. M. Mosina, I. V. Saushev, A. V. Kuchuk, A. Mutvakel, I. V. Begoulov, R. S. Tarasov, P. V. Ageev, D. S. Ovchenkov

“…To evaluate the regeneration of an infected skin wound in experimental steroid hyperglycemia in rats.Materials and methods. Regeneration of an infected rat skin wound (n = 30) was evaluated on the background of steroid hyperglycemia. …”
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Butyrate enhances gut dysbiosis by activating the cAMP/PKA/CREB signaling pathway to inhibit the progression of endometrial carcinoma by Muheng Tao, Tingting Wu, Xin Zhou, Fengjie Li, Yingfan Chen, Kaijian Ling, Zhiqing Liang

“…This study aimed to ascertain whether alterations in gut microbiota and SCFAs are associated with EC. Methods We assessed the gut microbiota composition and SCFAs concentrations in healthy volunteers and patients with EC using 16S ribosomal RNA and liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry, respectively. …”
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Intergenerational spillover effects of antiretroviral therapy in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review and future directions for research by Till Bärnighausen, Francesc Xavier Gómez-Olivé, Janet Seeley, Jan-Walter De Neve, Harsha Thirumurthy, Henning Schröder, H. Manisha Yapa

“…Background Antiretroviral therapy (ART) may influence individuals who do not receive the intervention but who are connected in some way to the person who does. …”
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Effects of maternal feeding of clofibrate on hepatic fatty acid metabolism in suckling piglet by Jinan Zhao, Brandon Pike, Feng Wang, Lin Yang, Paige Meisner, Yanling Huang, Jack Odle, Xi Lin

“…Abstract Background Energy deficiency is a leading cause of the high pre-weaning mortality of neonatal piglets in the swine industry. …”
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Regular breakfast consumption and type 2 diabetes risk markers in 9- to 10-year-old children in the child heart and health study in England (CHASE): a cross-sectional analysis. by Angela S Donin, Claire M Nightingale, Claire M Nightingale, Chris G Owen, Alicja R Rudnicka, Michael R Perkin, Susan A Jebb, Alison M Stephen, Naveed Sattar, Derek G Cook, Peter H Whincup

“…<h4>Background</h4>Regular breakfast consumption may protect against type 2 diabetes risk in adults but little is known about its influence on type 2 diabetes risk markers in children. …”
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Carotenoid and peptide supplementation from Caulerpa sp. (sea grapes) extract mitigate metabolic syndrome in cholesterol-enriched diet rats via modulation of gut microbiota by Rudy Kurniawan, Fahrul Nurkolis, Agussalim Bukhari, Andi Yasmin Syauki, Burhanudin Bahar, Andi Makbul Aman, Nurpudji Astuti Taslim

“…Abstract Background Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a multifactorial disorder characterized by obesity, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, and hypertension, increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). …”
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Understanding the Complexity of the Food System: Differences and Commonalities between Two Optimization Models by Samantha N. Heerschop, Renee P. M. Cardinaals, Sander Biesbroek, Argyris Kanellopoulos, Johanna M. Geleijnse, Pieter van ‘t Veer, Hannah H. E. van Zanten

“…Background and objectives: There is a compelling need for a more sustainable food system because of climate change and contemporary Western diets, which pose a threat to human and planetary health. …”
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Different polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) reinforcement strategies for long bone osteoplasty procedures: a controlled laboratory comparison using the 4-point bending test by David Putzer, Valentina Egger, Johannes Pallua, Martin Thaler, Werner Schmölz, Michael Nogler

“…Abstract Background Cementoplasty has been successfully used for treating fractures in various parts of the human body, although the use in weight-bearing long bones is a subject of controversial debate. …”
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Nutritional Quality and Environmental Sustainability of Dietary Protein Patterns in Europe by Merel C. Daas, Pieter van ‘t Veer, Elisabeth H. M. Temme, Anneleen Kuijsten, Mirjana Gurinović, Sander Biesbroek

“…Background: A dietary shift from animal-based protein foods towards plant and/or alternative protein foods (i.e., protein transition) has gained increasing interest in Europe as a solution to reduce environmental impacts and improve human health. …”
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AMY1 gene copy number associated with xerostomia and Sjögren’s syndrome: a cross-sectional study by Indre Stankeviciene, Alina Puriene, Vilma Brukiene, Diana Mieliauskaite, Synnøve Bække, Berit Tommeras, Rania Al-Mahdi, Arunas Rimkevicius, Lina Stangvaltaite-Mouhat

“…Abstract Background Dry mouth-related conditions adversely affect patients’ well-being, as well as their oral and general health. …”
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<i>Corema album</i> Berry Juice as a Protective Agent Against Neurodegeneration by Antonio Canoyra, Carmen Martín-Cordero, Dolores Muñoz-Mingarro, Antonio J. León-González, Richard B. Parsons, Nuria Acero

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: <i>Corema album</i> berries are edible fruits from the Iberian Atlantic coast, characterized by a rich polyphenolic composition, which endows their juice with potential protective effects against neurodegeneration. …”
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Preclinical evaluation of candidate “kill or cure” strategies to treat MFN2-related lipodystrophy by Ineke Luijten, Xiong Weng, Ula Kibildyte, Jana Buchan, Ami Onishi, Jake Mann, Eleanor McKay, David Savage, Robert K. Semple

“…Abstract Background The mitofusin 2 (MFN2) R707W mutation causes debilitating human lipodystrophy featuring lower body adipose loss, upper body adipose hyperplasia, and dyslipidaemic insulin resistance. …”
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Nutritional status in subacute post-stroke patients undergoing rehabilitation treatment: a protocol for a prospective observational study by Mariacristina Siotto, Carola Cocco, Alessandro Guerrini, Chiara Bertoncini, Marco Germanotta, Valeria Cipollini, Laura Cortellini, Arianna Pavan, Stefania Lattanzi, Caterina Galluccio, Sabina Insalaco, Erika Antonacci, Elisabetta Ruco, Irene Giovanna Aprile

“…Abstract Background Recent developments in clinical nutrition emphasise the value of early intervention and proper nutritional management and the significance of a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of post-stroke patients. …”
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Toll-like receptor activation induces airway obstruction and hyperresponsiveness in guinea pigs by Yujiao Xiang, Jielu Liu, Mu Nie, Gunnar Nilsson, Jesper Säfholm, Mikael Adner

“…Abstract Background Microbial infections, particularly those caused by rhinovirus (RV) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), are major triggers for asthma exacerbations. …”
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The sugar content of foods in the UK by category and company: A repeated cross-sectional study, 2015-2018. by Lauren K Bandy, Peter Scarborough, Richard A Harrington, Mike Rayner, Susan A Jebb

“…<h4>Background</h4>Consumption of free sugars in the UK greatly exceeds dietary recommendations. …”
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