Microbiota and Diabetes: Decoding the Gut-Metabolism Link in a Single-Center Study by Nicoleta Mihaela Mindrescu, Cristian Guja, Viorel Jinga, Sorina Ispas, Antoanela Curici, Rucsandra Elena Danciulescu Miulescu, Andreea Nelson Twakor, Anca Pantea Stoian

“…<b>Background</b>: The relationship between gut microbiota and metabolic health has garnered significant attention in recent years. …”
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Gender composition in the work environment and physicians’ income from Medicare Part B fee-for-service payments: evidence from longitudinal data by Qing Gong, Xiaochu Hu

“…Abstract Background Despite the rising representation of women in the physician workforce, gender-based income disparities persist. …”
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Exploring the chemical and mineralogical properties of a traditional healing stone from Southern Morocco by F. El Hilali, H. El Hilali, Z. M'hamdi, I. Loudaoued, O. Hammani, M. Aissa, A. Amechrouq

“…Background: Naturotherapy involving geo-materials has been a longstanding practice, originating from antiquity. …”
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Visceral fat-to-muscle ratio guides spontaneous closure in post-sepsis duodenal fistula: a body composition divergence beyond visceral-subcutaneous fat ratio by Qian Tang, Wuhan Li, Xin Xu, Risheng Zhao, Yunzhao Zhao, Zheng Yao

“…BackgroundThis study aimed to investigate whether body composition parameters (visceral fat area/total abdominal muscle area index, VFA/TAMAI; visceral-to-subcutaneous fat ratio, VFA/SFA) predict spontaneous closure in duodenal fistula patients after sepsis resolution.MethodsA multicenter retrospective study enrolled 104 duodenal fistula patients with controlled sepsis treated between 2019 and 2025. …”
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NUTRITION OF PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN WITH OBESITY: A RETROSPECTIVE CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY by Darya N. Lir, Vladimir G. Novoselov, Tatiana A. Mishukova

“…Background. The prevalence of obesity in children continues to increase. …”
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Proximate values and elemental analysis in wheat and soybean using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry by G. Kowmudi, V. Rashmi, K. Anoop, N. Krishnaveni, S. Naveen

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Determining food composition and bioactivity is critical to both theoretical and applied research in food science and technology. …”
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Dietary antioxidant capacity is inversely associated with F2- isoprostane and body fat percentage in elite soccer referees by Camile Reinert, Mariana Papini Gabiatti, Hanna Pillmann-Ramos, Diego Augusto Santos Silva, Patrícia de Fragas Hinnig, Jolmerson de Carvalho, Vilma Simões Pereira Panza, Edson Luiz da Silva, Fernanda Hansen

“…Abstract Background Dietary antioxidant Capacity (DaC) has been used as a tool for predicting plasma and dietary antioxidant concentrations. …”
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Rationale and design of an exercise intervention for patients with cancer cachexia: protocol for a one-year follow-up prospective study (2CAPA) by Romane Peyrachon, Cindy Richard, Brigitte Gelein, Astrid Lièvre, Nathalie André, Karl Chaory, Amélie Rébillard

“…Abstract Background The prevalence of cancer with cachexia is rising sharply. …”
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High prevalence of subclinical energy availability and poor diet quality among paralympic basketball athletes by Murat Urhan, Ceren Akanalçı, Özge Küçükerdönmez, Ezgi Karataş, Rana Nagihan Akder, Mesut Nalçakan, Reci Meseri

“…Methods Thirty-two male paralympic athletes, aged 18–63 years, from the Turkish Wheelchair Basketball League participated in the study. …”
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Effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) versus moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) on cardiopulmonary function, body composition, and physical function in canc... by Chenggen Peng, Ming Hu, Linlin Yang, Zhichao Yuan

“…BackgroundAdvances in cancer treatment have led to a significant increase in the global number of cancer survivors. …”
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First-Year Findings on Dyslipidaemia Screening in Lithuanian Children: A Focus on Cardiovascular Risk by Odeta Kinciniene, Matas Zekonis, Viktoras Sutkus, Ramune Vankeviciene, Juste Parnarauskiene, Zaneta Petrulioniene, Urte Aliosaitiene, Rimante Cerkauskiene

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in Lithuania, with familial hypercholesterolemia being a significant risk factor. …”
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Early Administration of Bosentan in High‐Risk COVID‐19 Outpatients at Risk of Sarcopenia: A Randomized, Double‐Blind, Placebo‐Controlled Trial by Shaahin Shahbazi, Erfan Shahbazi, Farid Zayeri, Zahra Vahdat Shariatpanahi

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Exercise-induced changes in insulin sensitivity, atherogenic index of plasma, and CTRP1/CTRP3 levels: the role of combined and high-intensity interval training in overweight and ob... by Fatemeh Shahiddoust, Amir Abbas Monazzami

“…Abstract Background Obesity, defined as excessive body fat accumulation, is closely linked to an increased risk of metabolic disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and insulin resistance. …”
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The combination of nanoparticles and endophytes boosts Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) resistance to drought stress by elevating levels of phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and essential... by Afsoun Kamyab, Davood Samsampour, Navid Ahmadinasab, Abdonnabi Bagheri

“…The research aimed to assess how these combined treatments affect the plant’s physiological responses and chemical composition under drought stress. Results A factorial experiment was designed using completely randomized design (CRD) method, incorporating four irrigation levels [100%, 75%, 50%, and 25% field capacity (FC)], four FeNPs concentrations (0, 0.5, 1, and 1.5 mg L−1), and three endophyte types (control, bacteria, and fungi). …”
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Sex differences and testosterone interfere with the structure of the gut microbiota through the bile acid signaling pathway by Xueqing Duan, Yinli Nie, Xin Xie, Qi Zhang, Chen Zhu, Han Zhu, Rui Chen, Jun Xu, Jinqiang Zhang, Changfu Yang, Qi Yu, Kun Cai, Yong Wang, Weiyi Tian

“…The present study aimed to evaluate whether the composition of gut microbiota is associated with sex-specific differences and to elucidate the mechanism.Methods16S-rRNA-sequencing technology, hormone analysis, gut microbiota transplantation, gonadectomy, and hormone treatment were employed to investigate the correlation between the gut microbiome and sex or sex hormones. …”
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Different factors modulate visceral and subcutaneous fat accumulation in adults: a single-center study in Brazil by Camila Lima Chagas, Nadja Fernandes da Silva, Isa Galvão Rodrigues, Isa Galvão Rodrigues, Gabriela Maria Pereira Floro Arcoverde, Gabriela Maria Pereira Floro Arcoverde, Victoria Domingues Ferraz, Dário Celestino Sobral Filho, Dário Celestino Sobral Filho, Alcides da Silva Diniz, Cláudia Porto Sabino Pinho, Cláudia Porto Sabino Pinho, Poliana Coelho Cabral, Ilma Kruze Grande de Arruda

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Sarcopenia, Muscle Mass and Protein Intake in Adults Older Than 65 Years After Earlier Bariatric Surgery by Gabriël Eksteen, Tim Vanuytsel, Roman Vangoitsenhoven, Ann Mertens, Matthias Lannoo, Ellen De Leus, Bart Van der Schueren, Christophe Matthys

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Adipose tissue characteristics as a new prognosis marker of patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer by Larissa Ariel Oliveira Carrilho, Fabiana Lascala Juliani, Rafaella Caroline de Lellis Moreira, Livia Dias Guerra, Fernanda Silva Santos, Daniela Morais de Holanda Padilha, Daniela Morais de Holanda Padilha, Sandra Regina Branbilla, Vivian Naomi Horita, Davi Magalhães Leite Novaes, Lígia Macedo Antunes-Correa, Carmem Silvia Passos Lima, Maria Carolina Santos Mendes, José Barreto Campello Carvalheira

“…BackgroundPatients with head and neck cancer (HNC) are at increased risk of malnutrition due to the presence of tumor and treatments. …”
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Droughts and windstorms due to climate change increase variability in species and trait composition of a subtropical monsoon evergreen broadleaf forest in China by Wenjing Chen, Lei Liu, Daijun Liu, Josep Penuelas, Guoyi Zhou, Zhen Yu, Anchi Wu, Zhurong Wu, Langqin Hua

“…Background: Climate change is accelerating alterations in forest species and community composition worldwide, especially following extreme events like severe droughts and windstorms. …”
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Improving Muscle Function Through a Multimodal Behavioural Intervention for Knee Osteoarthritis and Obesity: The POMELO Trial by Kristine Godziuk, Mary Forhan, Flavio T. Vieira, Joao F. Mota, Jason Werle, John A. Batsis, Lorenzo M. Donini, Mario Siervo, Carla M. Prado

“…ABSTRACT Background Treatments aimed at improving physical function and body composition, including reducing fat mass (FM) and increasing muscle mass, may benefit individuals with advanced knee osteoarthritis (OA) and obesity. …”
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