The influence of FADS1 and ELOVL2 genetic polymorphisms on polyunsaturated fatty acid composition in response to fish oil supplementation by Alessandro Medoro, Francesca Graziano, Gaetano Cardinale, Serena Voccola, Tiziana Zotti, Mariano Intrieri, Giovanni Scapagnini, Sergio Davinelli

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Clinical Performance of Bulk-Fill Versus Incremental Composite Restorations in Primary Teeth: A Systematic Review of In Vivo Evidence by Maria Sarapultseva, Desheng Hu, Alexey Sarapultsev

“…<b>Background and Objectives</b>: This is the first systematic review to focus exclusively on in vivo randomized controlled trials that compare bulk-fill and conventional incremental composite restorations in primary teeth. …”
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The influence of the polishing duration on the surface roughness and gloss of nanohybrid composites using a blood cockle shell polishing paste by Wandania Farahanny, Ika Andryas, Fitri Yunita Batubara, Nevi Yanti

“…Background: The polishing procedure is an important stage in producing a successful restoration. …”
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Effects of exercise intensity on nutritional status, body composition, and energy balance in patients with COPD: a randomized controlled trial by Tomoyuki Ikeuchi, Kazuya Shingai, Katsuyuki Ichiki, Takeo Jimi, Tetsuya Kawano, Kaori Kato, Toru Tsuda

“…Abstract Background High-intensity exercise is recommended for the pulmonary rehabilitation of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); however, it can cause an energy imbalance due to increased energy expenditure. …”
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Olympic Italian Female Water Polo Players: Analysis of Body Size and Body Composition Data over 20 Years by Giovanni Melchiorri, Marco Bonifazi, Maria Rosaria Squeo, Raffaella Spada, Virginia Tancredi, Valerio Viero

“…<b>Background:</b> The variation in the body mass and height of players over time is called the secular trend. …”
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Association between the composite dietary antioxidant index and sarcopenia risk in American adults: a cross-sectional NHANES study by Lingling Zhu, Yun She, Xiangyun Guo, Jinran Qin, Xiqiao Zhou, Jiangyi Yu, Qianhua Yan

“…This study aims to explore the association between the composite dietary antioxidant index (CDAI) and sarcopenia, offering new insights into nutritional strategies for sarcopenia-prone populations.Methods This cross-sectional study analysed secondary data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey cycles spanning 2001–2006 and 2011–2018. …”
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Association between initial intravenous fluid volume and the composite outcome of hemodialysis dependence at discharge or in-hospital mortality in inpatients with rhabdomyolysis by Wataru Yajima, Shotaro Aso, Hiroki Matsui, Kiyohide Fushimi, Hideo Yasunaga

“…Methods We retrospectively identified patients with rhabdomyolysis admitted to intensive care units and tertiary-care hospitals from July 2010 to March 2022 using the Japanese Diagnosis Procedure Combination database. …”
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A novel composite index of PSA and periprostatic adipose tissue quantification for enhancing high-grade prostate cancer prediction by Jie Xiong, Yunfan Liu, Xiaofeng Qiao, Guangyong Ai, Jiangqin Ma, Xiaojing He

“…Methods In a retrospective analysis, we reviewed clinical and pathological records of patients who had undergone prostate MRI between January 2020 and January 2023. …”
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Antioxidant, anti-prostate cancer potential, and phytochemical composition of the ethyl acetate stem bark extract of Boascia coriacea (Pax.). by Gervason Moriasi, Mathew Ngugi, Peter Mwitari, George Omwenga

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Novel Composite Scoring System for Predicting Prognosis in Stage IV Gastric Cancer Patients Treated with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors by Yang L, Li H, Xia M, Pu X

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Body composition and functional capacity as determinants of physical activity in middle-aged and older adults: a cross-sectional analysis by Matti Hyvärinen, Anna Kankaanpää, Timo Rantalainen, Taina Rantanen, Eija K. Laakkonen, Laura Karavirta

“…Abstract Background Body composition and functional capacity are both related to physical activity, but the interplay is complex, as different body tissue types contribute differently on physical activity and functional capacity. …”
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Forced displacement, household composition, and mental health: how gendered family structures relate to adolescent girls’ well-being by Lindsay Stark, Arturo Harker Roa, Carolina Rodriguez, Elvia Tamaity Ariza Pena, Julianne Deitch, Ilana Seff

“…Abstract Background Venezuelan migrants in South America are at heightened risk for mental distress due to factors such as discrimination, unstable employment, and gender-based violence (GBV). …”
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Integrated Assessment of Antibacterial Activity, Polyphenol Composition, Molecular Docking, and ADME Properties of Romanian Oak and Fir Honeydew Honeys by Calin Hulea, Diana Obistioiu, Anca Hulea, Mukhtar Adeiza Suleiman, Doris Floares (Oarga), Ersilia Alexa, Ilinca Merima Imbrea, Alina-Georgeta Neacșu, Marius Pentea, Cosmin Alin Popescu, Florin Imbrea

“…<b>Background:</b> This study evaluated the polyphenolic composition, antibacterial activity, molecular docking interactions, and pharmacokinetic properties of Romanian oak and fir honeydew honeys. …”
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Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Spanish Youth: The Roles of Sex, Age, Body Composition, and Healthy Lifestyle Habits in Cor-School Study by Saül Aixa-Requena, Álvaro Pano-Rodríguez, Vicenç Hernández-González, Enric Conesa-Milian, Abraham Batalla-Gavaldà, Jose Vicente Beltrán-Garrido, Isaac López-Laval, Francisco Corbi, Rosa Arnau-Salvador, Joaquín Reverter-Masia

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is a key indicator of current and future health in children and adolescents, and is influenced by both physiological and behavioral factors. …”
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A composite risk score to identify older adults at high risk of hearing loss in a community screening program by Juan Juan Li, Wei Xiang Gao, Jiao Wang, Yan Hong Zhang, Fei Ji, Yao Dan Yuan, Peng Zhang, Fang Ma, Lin Xu, Xian Hai Zeng

“…Abstract Background Age-related hearing loss (HL) is highly prevalent among older adults, yet it often goes undetected and untreated. …”
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Development and Characterization of Novel Combinations and Compositions of Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Formulations Loaded with Trans-Resveratrol for Pulmonary Drug Delivery by Iftikhar Khan, Sunita Sunita, Nozad R. Hussein, Huner K. Omer, Abdelbary Elhissi, Chahinez Houacine, Wasiq Khan, Sakib Yousaf, Hassaan A. Rathore

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The effect of different whitening mouthwashes and simulated tooth brushing on surface roughness and microhardness of nanohybrid resin composite: an in vitro study by Cemile Yılmaz, Latife Altınok Uygun

“…Abstract Background This study investigated the effects of whitening mouthwashes containing active ingredients on a nanohybrid resin composite’s surface roughness (Ra) and Vickers microhardness (VHN) under distinct brushing conditions. …”
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Fatty acid composition and antioxidant capacity of defatted, non-defatted and oils extracts of Quercus ilex fruit from Algeria by Hadjira Guenane, Boulanouar Bakchiche, Ramazan Erenler, Ilyas Yildiz, Omar M. Khalaf, Amal M. Saad, Mosad A. Ghareeb

“…Besides, antioxidant activity was determined. Material and Methods Fatty acids were extracted with n-hexane and determined by gas chromatography with mass spectrometry detection (GC-MS). …”
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Hormonal, antioxidant, and body composition differences in national level male athletes: a comparative study of aerobic and anaerobic training by Manar Burhan Jaradat, Eyyad Maghayreh, Waqar Husain, Khaled Trabelsi, Khaled Trabelsi, Khaled Trabelsi, Adam Amawi, Haitham Jahrami, Haitham Jahrami, Hadeel Ali Ghazzawi

“…This study aimed to compare body composition, serum levels of ghrelin, leptin, and glutathione (GSH), and their interrelationships in national level male athletes engaged in aerobic and anaerobic sports.MethodsTwenty competitive athletes (aged 17–38 years) were evenly divided into aerobic (AS) and anaerobic (AnS) sports groups. …”
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Altered Body Composition and Increased Resting Metabolic Rate Associated with the Postural Instability/Gait Difficulty Parkinson’s Disease Subtype by Giovana Femat-Roldán, María Andrea Gaitán Palau, Inma Castilla-Cortázar, Georgina Elizondo Ochoa, Nancy Guadalupe Moreno, Irene Martín-Estal, Miguel Jiménez Yarza

“…Background. Weight loss in Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients is a common but poorly understood manifestation. …”
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