Insights into the blood, gut, and oral microbiomes in Chinese patients with myocardial infarction: a case-control study by Ikram Khan, Imran Khan, Ping Xie, Yu Xiaohui, Shengnan Lei, Tianzhu Song, Zhiqiang Li, Xiaodong Xie

“…Abstract Background Emerging evidence suggests that changes in the blood microbes might be associated with cardiovascular disease, especially myocardial infarction (MI). …”
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A novel equation synthesis for estimating resting energy expenditure in prostate cancer patients by Nilüfer Acar Tek, Tevfik Koçak, Süleyman Yeşil, Tevfik Sinan Sözen

“…Abstract Background An accurate calculation of energy expenditure (REE) is necessary for estimating energy needs in malign prostate cancer. …”
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Impact of Symptomatic COVID-19 on the Oral Health of Pediatric Patients in Tbilisi City by Lia Mania, Ketevan Nanobashvili, Tinatin Manjavidze, Mamuka Benashvili, Nino Bzishvili, Ia Astamadze

“…This research aimed to study the impact of symptomatic COVID-19 on children’s oral health indices and salivary microbiome composition during the post-COVID-19 period. Methods: An observational, cross-sectional study was conducted in Tbilisi (Georgia) among children aged 7–12 years. …”
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Integrating network pharmacology and multi-omics in a systems approach: a mechanism study of Jinhong tablets against chronic superficial gastritis by Lihao Xiao, Tingyu Zhang, Yun Liu, Chayanis Sutcharitchan, Qingyuan Liu, Xiaoxue Fan, Jian Feng, Huifang Gao, Shao Li, Tong Zhang

“…Abstract Background Chronic gastritis (CG) significantly impacts patients’ quality of life and can progress to more severe gastric conditions. …”
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Traditional poultry farming in Morocco: management practices and flock performance in Khemisset and Skhirate-Temara by Mohammed Kamal Challioui, Asma Fagrach, Mohammed Bouslikhane, Siham Fellahi, Soufiane El Aayadi, Bouabid Badaoui, Xiaojun Liu, Abdelilah Araba

“… Background: Traditional poultry farming plays a vital role in rural Morocco. …”
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Optimizing Cost-Effective Larval Diets for Mass Rearing of <i>Aedes</i> Mosquitoes in Vector Control Programs by Qianqian Li, Tongxin Wei, Yan Sun, Jehangir Khan, Dongjing Zhang

“…(1) Background: Larval diet composition significantly influences the developmental, physiological, and reproductive traits of <i>Ae. albopictus</i> and <i>Ae. aegypti</i>, major arbovirus vectors. …”
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The potential utility of synovial C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, and presepsin in diagnostics of periprosthetic joint infection by Lyudmila V. Lyubimova, Svetlana I. Pavlova, Nikolay S. Nikolaev, Evgeniy A. Lyubimov, Nadezhda N. Pchelova, Vladimir Y. Emelianov

“…Background. Diagnostics of infectious complications in joint replacement surgery remains a significant challenge, particularly when microbiological analysis of biological material fails to reveal pathogen growth. …”
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Structural characterization and bioactivity evaluation of a soluble polysaccharide (PCHP-1A) from Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua: antioxidant and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities by Lunbin Xia, Cunwu Chen, Shaoshuai Bi, Yafei Zhang, Naidong Chen, Jing Feng

“…Abstract Background In recent years, the biological activities of polysaccharides derived from Chinese herbal medicones have garnered increasing attention. …”
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Cardiorespiratory Fitness Is an Indicator of Arterial Stiffness and Aortic Blood Pressure in Healthy Adolescents by Hwan Kim, Scott R. Collier, Valerio Bonavolontà, Austin Lassiter, Seaver Wait, Marco Meucci

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> We aimed to investigate the influence of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and body composition on arterial stiffness. …”
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Periodontal pathogens and obesity in the context of cardiovascular risks across age groups by Georgy Leonov, Yurgita Varaeva, Elena Livantsova, Andrey Vasilyev, Andrey Vasilyev, Olga Vladimirskaya, Tatyana Korotkova, Dmitry Nikityuk, Antonina Starodubova, Antonina Starodubova

“…BackgroundCardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity among noncommunicable diseases. …”
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Quercetin ameliorates obesity and inflammation via microbial metabolite indole-3-propionic acid in high fat diet-induced obese mice by Jiaxin Lu, Yanting Huang, Yujing Zhang, Jiayu Xie, Qingjun Guo, Huifan Yang, Yunyan Yang, Jing Chen, Lijie Su

“…BackgroundObesity is a chronic metabolic disease, mainly caused by excessive/abnormal fat accumulation, as well as accompanied by endotoxemia and chronic inflammation. …”
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Cropland restricts occurrence and alters spatial ecology near the mule deer geographical range limit by Levi J. Heffelfinger, David G. Hewitt, Joshua P. Vasquez, Timothy E. Fulbright, Randy W. DeYoung, Louis A. Harveson, Warren C. Conway, Shawn S. Gray

“…Cropland can benefit wildlife nutritionally but may result in habitat loss because of changes in landscape composition and human disturbance. Methods We quantified the influence of cropland presence and coverage on mule deer spatial ecology in the southern Great Plains. …”
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Supragingival plaque microbiota and caries risk factors among children with mixed dentition by Justyna Opydo-Szymaczek, Natalia Torlińska-Walkowiak, Kalina Maćkowiak, Małgorzata Mizgier, Katarzyna Pacholak, Agnieszka Olejnik-Schmidt, Marcin Schmidt, Renata Śniatała

“…Abstract Background Dental plaque accumulation plays a key role in caries development. …”
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The Role of Mobile Apps in Obesity Management: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Carmelo Pujia, Yvelise Ferro, Elisa Mazza, Samantha Maurotti, Tiziana Montalcini, Arturo Pujia

“…ObjectiveThis meta-analysis aims to evaluate the efficacy of these apps in supporting weight loss and improving body composition in such populations. MethodsA systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted following PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines, with a search across databases including PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and others. …”
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Effect of intermittent fasting, portfolio-moderate-carbohydrate, and anti-inflammatory diets on cardio-metabolic status in pre-diabetic patients; an open-label randomized clinical... by Yahya Pasdar, Amir Saber, Nayebali Rezvani, Samaneh Bozorgi, Shima Moradi, Sahar Cheshmeh, Hossein Niazi, Farid Najafi

“…Abstract Background Pre-diabetes is a condition characterized by hyperglycemia that does not meet the cutoff for the diagnosis of diabetes and increases the risk of non-communicable diseases. …”
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How to Study the Effects of Dietary Lipids on the Small Intestinal Microbiome? Methodological Design and Evaluation of the Human HealThy fAt, haPpy mIcRobiome (TAPIR) Proof-of-Conc... by Lonneke JanssenDuijghuijsen, Karen Fransen, Ruolei Deng, Corine Perenboom, Nicole de Wit, Guido Hooiveld, Mara van Trijp

“…Methods: Participants consumed an 8-day preconditioning diet, followed by a high-fat shake challenge test on day 9. …”
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Growth and gastrointestinal tolerance of healthy formula-fed infants: a multicentre, prospective observational study by Luis Blesa-Baviera, Ana Albors, Pedro Samblas, Úrsula Maraguat, Cristóbal Coronel-Rodríguez, Beatriz Abad, Elena Viciano, Francisco Javier Pérez-Sádaba, Cecilia Martínez-Costa

“…Abstract Background Infant formula with human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and increased β-palmitate mimics breast milk nutritional composition and clinical benefits. …”
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The effect of prenatal balanced energy and protein supplementation on gestational weight gain: An individual participant data meta-analysis in low- and middle-income countries. by Dongqing Wang, Uttara Partap, Enju Liu, Janaína Calu Costa, Ilana R Cliffer, Molin Wang, Sudeer Kumar Nookala, Vishak Subramoney, Brittany Briggs, Imran Ahmed, Alemayehu Argaw, Shabina Ariff, Nita Bhandari, Ranadip Chowdhury, Daniel Erchick, Armando García-Guerra, Masoumah Ghaffarpour, Giles Hanley-Cook, Lieven Huybregts, Fyezah Jehan, Fatemeh Kaseb, Nancy F Krebs, Carl Lachat, Tsering Pema Lama, Dharma S Manandhar, Elizabeth M McClure, Sophie E Moore, Ameer Muhammad, Lynnette M Neufeld, Andrew M Prentice, Amado D Quezada-Sánchez, Dominique Roberfroid, Naomi M Saville, Yasir Shafiq, Bhim P Shrestha, Bakary Sonko, Sajid Soofi, Sunita Taneja, James M Tielsch, Laéticia Céline Toe, Naser Valaei, Wafaie W Fawzi

“…<h4>Background</h4>Understanding the effects of balanced energy and protein (BEP) supplements on gestational weight gain (GWG) and how the effects differ depending on maternal characteristics and the nutritional composition of the supplements will inform the implementation of prenatal BEP interventions.…”
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Malaria transmission in the coastal zone and in the Centre of Côte d’Ivoire during the dry season by Tinma J. R. Gouamene, Constant A. V. Edi, Eric Kwadio, Constant G. N. Gbalegba, Julien Z. B. Zahouli, Benjamin G. Koudou

“…Abstract Background Malaria remains a threat in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Côte d'Ivoire, where it is endemic and represents the leading cause of hospital consultations, morbidity and mortality. …”
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Tissue Engineering Construct for Articular Cartilage Restoration with Stromal Cells from Synovium vs. Dental Pulp—A Pre-Clinical Study by Tiago Lazzaretti Fernandes, João Paulo Cortez Santanna, Rafaella Rogatto de Faria, Enzo Radaic Pastore, Daniela Franco Bueno, Arnaldo José Hernandez

“…Background/Objectives: Cartilage injuries and osteoarthritis are prevalent public health problems, due to their disabling nature and economic impact. …”
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