Elevated Zinc and Potassium Levels in Renal Calculi Indicate Distinct Pathophysiological Mechanisms in Urolithiasis by Maciej Jaromin, Marcin Cichocki, Tomasz Konecki, Piotr Kutwin, Waldemar Maniukiewicz, Piotr Wysocki, Magdalena Gajek, Małgorzata Iwona Szynkowska-Jóźwik, Dariusz Moczulski

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Hydroxyapatite/collagen composite graft for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: a comparison with Iliac crest bone graft by Yu Matsukura, Takashi Hirai, Motonori Hashimoto, Kentaro Sakaeda, Kenichiro Sakai, Ichiro Torigoe, Kentaro Yamada, Masaki Tomori, Kyohei Sakaki, Shingo Morishita, Satoru Egawa, Hiroaki Onuma, Jun Hashimoto, Kurando Utagawa, Takuya Takahashi, Yoshiyasu Arai, Toshitaka Yoshii

“…Methods This was a retrospective study investigated 49 consecutive patients who underwent one- or two-level ACDF using the HAp/Col composite graft combined with an intervertebral cage at two institutions from March 2016 to January 2019. …”
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Expression of Metallic Artifacts Caused by Intracanal Medications with Different Chemical Compositions in Cone Beam Computed Tomography Images by Giovane Oliveira Silva, Júlia Godoi Lopes, Amanda Pelegrin Candemil, Iago Ramirez, Ruben Pauwels, Manoel Damião Sousa-Neto, Fabiane Carneiro Lopes-Olhê, Giovanni Mergoni, Jardel Francisco Mazzi-Chaves

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Short-term impact of tirzepatide on metabolic hypogonadism and body composition in patients with obesity: a controlled pilot study by Sandro La Vignera, Rossella Cannarella, Vincenzo Garofalo, Andrea Crafa, Federica Barbagallo, Rosita A. Condorelli, Aldo E. Calogero

“…This study aims to evaluate the effects of TZP on metabolic hypogonadism in patients with obesity. Methods Male patients with obesity and metabolic hypogonadism were enrolled. …”
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Composite dietary antioxidant index of antioxidant vitamins and sarcopenia risk: insights from the UK biobank and NHANES cohorts by HuiMin Liu, YuDi Xu, QingSheng Li, LingFei Yang, Xuan Yang, KaiXin Wang, Zhe Gong, Qiang Zhang, YanJie Jia

“…Abstract Background The composite dietary antioxidant index (CDAI), reflecting total dietary intake of antioxidant vitamins, may indicate overall antioxidant capacity. …”
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Cluster Training plus creatine supplementation on body composition and physical performance in older adults: A study protocol by Alejandro Romero-Reyes, Luis Mario Gómez-Miranda, Melinna Ortiz-Ortiz, Marco Antonio Hernández-Lepe, Roberto Espinoza-Gutiérrez, María A. Agudelo-Martínez, Diego A. Bonilla

“…Thus, this study aims to investigate the effects of an 8-week CS-RT program with and without CrM supplementation on body composition and physical performance in older adults.Methods Thirty-six older adults over 60 years of age, with no prior RT experience, will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: CS-RT+CrM (n = 12, 0.1 g·kg⁻1·day⁻1 of CrM), CS-RT without CrM supplementation (n = 12), and a control group (CG) maintaining usual daily activities. …”
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Body Composition Assessment Provides Prognostic Information in Patients With Cancer Affected by Chronic Graft vs. Host Disease by Asmita Mishra, Ram Thapa, Kevin Bigam, Martine Extermann, Rawan Faramand, Farhad Khimani, Xuefeng Wang, Vickie Baracos, Joseph A. Pidala

“…Methods We examined a single‐centre consecutive series (2005–2016) of HCT recipients with cGVHD and CT‐scans immediately proximal to cGVHD diagnosis to investigate association of radiographic body composition measures and mortality. …”
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Sarcopenia as a Risk Factor in Patients Undergoing Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) Implantation by Laura Büttner, Annette Aigner, Regina Stegherr, Simon Iseke, Martin Jonczyk, Willie Magnus Lüdemann, Timo Alexander Auer, Federico Collettini, Dirk Schnapauff, Maximilian de Bucourt, Bernhard Gebauer, Dominik Geisel, Georg Böning

“…<b>Background</b>: Prior studies suggest that patients’ body composition changes following transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) implantation, potentially influencing complications and survival. …”
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Sarcopenic Obesity: A Growing Public Health Concern – A Literature Review by Anna Maria Jocz, Natalia Katarzyna Wagner-Bieleń, Martyna Zwierzchowska, Agata Antoniak, Anna Centkowska, Joanna Karina Banaśkiewicz, Aleksandra Maria Żyta, Gabriela Helena Dąbrowska, Maria Anna Żmijewska, Jakub Ziółkowski

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Influence of lactulose as a composition of organic-mineral feed additive on broiler chicken productivity, feed digestibility, and microbiome by Еlena A. Sizova, Daniil E. Shoshin, Еlena V. Yausheva, Anastasia P. Ivanishcheva, Ksenia S. Nechitailo, Kristina V. Ryazantseva

“…Background and Aim: The global demand for efficient poultry production necessitates alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters. …”
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Relating Anthropometric Profile to Countermovement Jump Performance and External Match Load in Mexican National Team Soccer Players: An Exploratory Study by Israel Rios-Limas, Carlos Abraham Herrera-Amante, Wiliam Carvajal-Veitía, Rodrigo Yáñez-Sepúlveda, César Iván Ayala-Guzmán, Luis Ortiz-Hernández, Andrés López-Sagarra, Pol Lorente-Solá, José Francisco López-Gil

“…<b><i>Background/Objectives:</i></b> The role of body composition in sports performance has been widely studied, particularly in soccer. …”
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The Impact of Digital Devices on Children’s Health: A Systematic Literature Review by Valentina Presta, Alessandro Guarnieri, Fabiana Laurenti, Salvatore Mazzei, Maria Luisa Arcari, Prisco Mirandola, Marco Vitale, Michael Yong Hwa Chia, Giancarlo Condello, Giuliana Gobbi

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Research on the Service Quality Evaluation System Construction of Future Community Health Scenario by WANG Wenting, WANG Jing, ZHOU Fengchen, LIU Kening, WANG Sheng

“…From October to December 2023, a two-round Delphi expert consultation method was used to refine the indicators, and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) was applied to determine the weights and composite weights of each indicator. …”
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Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of <i>Lagopsis supina</i> Extract: Antioxidant, Adipogenic, and Ani-Inflammatory Effects by Juhyun Choi, Duc Dat Le, Nayoung Roh, Jiseok Lee, Deumaya Shrestha, Thientam Dinh, Vinhquang Truong, Badamtsetseg Bazarragchaa, Soo-Yong Kim, Sung-Suk Suh, Mina Lee, Jong Bae Seo

“…Methods: LSE was prepared and evaluated for antioxidant activity, effects on adipocyte differentiation in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes, and anti-inflammatory properties in RAW 264.7 macrophages. …”
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<i>Commiphora leptophloeos</i> Bark Decoction: Phytochemical Composition, Antioxidant Capacity, and Non-Genotoxic Safety Profile by José Rafael da Silva Araujo, Rafael de Felício, Camila Marinho da Silva, Palloma Lima de Oliveira, Silvany de Sousa Araújo, Laís Roberta Deroldo Sommaggio, Adriana Fabiana Corrêa da Silva, Paulo Henrique Valença Nunes, Bruno Oliveira de Veras, Erwelly Barros de Oliveira, Jaciana dos Santos Aguiar, Maria Aparecida Marin-Morales, Daniela Barretto Barbosa Trivella, Ana Maria Benko-Iseppon, Márcia Vanusa da Silva, Ana Christina Brasileiro-Vidal

“…<b>Methods</b>: The aqueous extract was obtained by decoction of dried bark samples. …”
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Probiotics in Sports: Modulating the Microbiome for Performance and Health by Katarzyna Moliszewska, Paweł Kukiełka, Joanna Kośka, Gabriela Łocik, Julia Mazurek, Julia Załęcka, Alicja Nowik, Kacper Dywan, Martyna Musiorska, Michał Błaszkiewicz

“…BackgroundThe human gut microbiome—a dynamic ecosystem of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and archaea—is integral to digestion, immune modulation, metabolism, and systemic health. …”
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Comparing exercise modalities during caloric restriction: a systematic review and network meta-analysis on body composition by Yongchao Xie, Yu Gu, Zhen Li, Lei Zhang, Yang Hei

“…BackgroundIn recent years, caloric restriction (CR), intermittent fasting (IF), and the ketogenic diet (KD) have gained popularity as primary dietary interventions for improving body composition. …”
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The development and excretion of Toxoplasma gondii oocyst manipulate the gut microbiota in its definitive host by Gui-Hua Zhao, Bei-Bei Zhou, Zhi-Heng Cao, Ting Xiao, Ya-Nan Li, Wen-Ju Zhu, Hang Sun, Huan-Huan Xie, Xiao-Man Xie, Jun-Mei Zhang, Qi Wang, Xin Zhang, Jin-Jing Xie, Hong-Jie Dong, Chao Xu, Kun Yin

“…Therefore, understanding oocyst development and exploring effective strategies to prevent oocyst excretion are crucial for controlling toxoplasmosis. Methods In this study, shotgun metagenomics was employed to characterize the functional and compositional changes in the gut microbiota of cats during oocyst development. …”
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Assessing the effects of Turkey berry (Solanum torvum) tea consumption on cardiometabolic indices in people living with hypertension by Hamdia Ibrahim Seidu, Marina Aferiba Tandoh, Isaac Amoah, Judith Odei Owusu-Asante, Redeemer Kofi Agbolegbe

“…Abstract Background People all over the globe are becoming aware of the benefits associated with tea consumption. …”
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Resistance and Impact Training During Weight Loss Improves Physical Function and Body Composition in Older Adults With Obesity by Jakub Mesinovic, Anoohya Gandham, Mavil May Cervo, Paul Jansons, Costas Glavas, Michael Braude, Juan Pena Rodriguez, Barbora De Courten, Ayse Zengin, Belinda R. Beck, Peter R. Ebeling, David Scott

“…ABSTRACT Background Weight loss achieved via energy restriction leads to significant losses in muscle and bone mass, potentially increasing risk for sarcopenia and osteoporosis. …”
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