Self-esteem among Tertiary Institution Student-athletes in Ghana: Does Body Satisfaction and Body Composition Play Any Role? by Emmanuella Agbewu, Caleb Adams, Raymond Amoakoh, Emmanuel Akom, Edmund Kwarteng Baah, Prince De-Gualle Deku, Monday Omoniyi Moses

“…Materials and Methods: A descriptive study design was adopted. Three hundred and ninety-seven TIA (mean age = 22.70 ± 3.07, 244 [61.5%] males and 144 [36.7%] females) were recruited. …”
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Baseline gut microbiome composition predicts metformin therapy short-term efficacy in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients. by Ilze Elbere, Ivars Silamikelis, Ilze Izabella Dindune, Ineta Kalnina, Monta Briviba, Linda Zaharenko, Laila Silamikele, Vita Rovite, Dita Gudra, Ilze Konrade, Jelizaveta Sokolovska, Valdis Pirags, Janis Klovins

“…<h4>Methods</h4>In this longitudinal observational study, stool samples for shotgun metagenomic sequencing-based analysis were collected in two cohorts. …”
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In vitro assessment of fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth restored with short fiber reinforced resin based composite and ceramic overlays by Mona Elshirbini Hafez, Ahmed Ata Abd El-ghany, Ahmed Ismail Taha, Ashraf Amin

“…Continuous trials to develop a biomimetic conservative direct restorative material that can be used as a dentine substitute led to the development of the short fiber reinforced resin composite. Methods Fifty extracted intact upper premolar teeth were selected. …”
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Utilizing Untargeted Lipidomics Technology to Elucidate Differences in Lipid Compositions Among Sensitive Dry, Sensitive Oily and Healthy Skin Types by Agui Xie, Xingjiang Zhang, Qing Huang, Jianxin Wu

“…<b>Background:</b> Sensitive skin exhibits impaired skin barrier function. …”
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Investigation of the infusion solutions of different qualitative composition influence on the dynamics of neuron specific enolase activity in patients with acute ischemic stroke by A. I. Semenenko, N. О. Semenenko, О. A. Khodakivskyi, S. A. Lysenko

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Analysis of Polyphenolic Composition, Antioxidant Power and Stress-Response Effects of Fractionated <i>Perilla</i> Leaf Extract on Cells In Vitro by Frederick Lia, Byron Baron

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: <i>Perilla frutescens</i> has historically been used to protect against inflammation and redox stress. …”
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Pulmonary function and body composition parameters of children with cystic fibrosis from a hight complexity institution between 2015 and 2018 by Aura María Salazar-Solarte, Laura Torres-Canchala, Frank Carrera-Gil, Diana María Quimbayo-Wilches

“…Background: An adequate nutritional status in patients with cystic fibrosis correlates with higher survival and better pulmonary function. …”
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A deep learning sex-specific body composition ageing biomarker using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scan by Jie Lian, Pei Cai, Fan Huang, Jianpan Huang, Varut Vardhanabhuti

“…Abstract Background Chronic diseases are closely linked to alterations in body composition, yet there is a need for reliable biomarkers to assess disease risk and progression. …”
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Body size and composition and risk of site-specific cancers in the UK Biobank and large international consortia: A mendelian randomisation study. by Mathew Vithayathil, Paul Carter, Siddhartha Kar, Amy M Mason, Stephen Burgess, Susanna C Larsson

“…<h4>Background</h4>Evidence for the impact of body size and composition on cancer risk is limited. …”
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Proteomic analysis of hydrogen peroxide-treated human chondrocytes shows endoplasmic reticulum stress, cytoskeleton remodeling, and altered secretome composition by Thais Mingatos de Toledo, Hellen Paula Valerio, Amanda Teixeira de Melo, Renata Nascimento Gomes, Thatiana Corrêa de Melo, Marcus Vinicius Buri, Marcelo Medina de Souza, Deivid Martins Santos, Hugo Vigerelli, Miryam Paola Alvarez-Flores, Giuseppe Palmisano, Ana Marisa Chudzinski-Tavassi

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Alveolar cell composition in interstitial lung disease and the development of a pulmonary progressive fibrosing phenotype: a retrospective cohort study by Iris A. Simons, Bart G. Boerrigter, Maud C.M. Hovestadt, Kirsten A. Mooij-Kalverda, Shiqi Zhang, Leonoor S. Boers, Anke H. Maitland– van der Zee, Esther J. Nossent, Jan Willem Duitman

“…Abstract Background Immunological bronchoalveolar lavage (iBAL) is a frequently employed diagnostic tool in interstitial lung disease (ILD). …”
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A survey of indoor and outdoor Anopheles density, species composition and circumsporozoite rate of malaria vectors on the Bijagós Archipelago, Guinea-Bissau by Elizabeth Pretorius, Robert T. Jones, Harry Hutchins, Eunice Teixeira Da Silva, Sainey Ceesay, Mamadou Ousmane Ndiath, Umberto d’Alessandro, Amabelia Rodrigues, James G. Logan, Anna Last

“…Abstract Background The malaria-endemic Bijagós Archipelago is situated 50 km off the coast of mainland Guinea-Bissau. …”
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Agrochemical compositions of soils and rhizosphere microorganisms of Rosa potentilliflora Chrshan. et M. Pop. in eastern and central part of Zailiyskiy Alatau by Chinargul Aldassugurova, Gulnar Ultanbekova, Abibulla Ametov, Ahmet Aksoy, Kanat Kulymbet, Aigul Akhmetova, Saltanat Nazarbekova, Assel Childibayeva, Tursynkul Bazarbayeva, Gulzhanat Mukanova, Aigul Baibotayeva

“…Abstract Background This study focuses on the agrochemical properties of soils and microbial communities in the rhizosphere of the narrowly endemic species Rosa potentilliflora in the mountain ecosystems of the Zailiyskiy Alatau (Kazakhstan). …”
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Integrated analysis of single-cell and bulk transcriptomic data reveals altered cellular composition and predictive cell types in ectopic endometriosis by Meihong Chen, Meihong Chen, Liqun Wang, Yuanting Chen, Ting Wang, Guanqun Jiang, Qi Chen, Qi Chen

“…A comprehensive investigation of the cellular classification and composition of endometriosis is essential for studying its diagnosis and treatment.MethodsThis study utilized the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) public database and referenced single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) atlases. …”
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Development of a 24-h Preservation Protocol of Forearm Vascularized Composite Allotransplants in Nonhuman Primates Using Subnormothermic Machine Perfusion by Haïzam Oubari, MD, Loïc Van Dieren, MS, Yanis Berkane, MD, Lucile Cabanel, MD, Mark A. Randolph, MAS, Curtis L. Cetrulo, Jr, MD, Alexandre G. Lellouch, MD, Korkut Uygun, PhD

“…Background. Subnormothermic machine perfusion shows promise as a viable alternative to static cold storage for prolonged preservation of vascularized composite allografts. …”
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Frequency of weight and body composition increases in advanced non‐small cell lung cancer patients during first line therapy by Philip Bonomi, Hita Moudgalya, Sandra L. Gomez, Palmi Shah, Sanjib Basu, Marta Batus, Levi B. Martinka, Ahmed Abdelkader, Iphigenia Tzameli, Sonia Cobain, Susie Collins, Edmund J. Keliher, Danna M. Breen, Roberto A. Calle, Mary Jo Fidler, Jeffrey A. Borgia

“…Standard statistical methods were used to calculate relationships between changes in weight and in body composition. …”
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Iodine supplementation for pregnancy in Portugal: identification of nutritional composition of iodine containing supplements and characterization of pharmacy dispenses from 2008-20... by Sarai Isabel Machado, Susana Roque, Maria Lopes-Pereira, Maria Lopes-Pereira, Maria José Costeira, Maria José Costeira, Patrício Costa, Nuno Borges, Ruben Pereira, Zilda Mendes, António Teixeira Rodrigues, António Teixeira Rodrigues, Joana Almeida Palha

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Biochemical composition of refluxate in saliva and gastric juice in patients with physiological cardia insufficiency and hiatal hernias under martial law conditions by O.M. Babii, A.M. Halinska, N.V. Prolom, О.О. Halinskyi

“…Background. A hiatal hernia (HH) and functional cardia insufficiency lead to changes in the biochemical composition of gastric juice and saliva, affecting the course of reflux disease and the condition of the mucous membrane. …”
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Integrating remote high-intensity interval training into multi-component obesity treatment for adolescents: Impacts on body composition, fitness, and lifestyle by Fábio de Freitas, Mariana R. Zago, Maria Ângela Antônio, Maria Ângela Bellomo Brandão, António Videira-Silva

“…Background: This study aimed to analyze the effects of a three-month remote High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) program as an adjunct to a multi-component clinical obesity treatment on body composition, physical fitness, movement behaviors, and nutritional habits in adolescents with obesity. …”
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Saposhnikovia divaricata root and its major components ameliorate inflammation and altered gut microbial diversity and compositions in DSS-induced colitis by Saruul Erdenebileg, Yang-Ju Son, Myungsuk Kim, Sarangerel Oidovsambuu, Kwang Hyun Cha, Jaeyoung Kwon, Da Seul Jung, Chu Won Nho

“…Background: The root of Saposhnikovia divaricata (Turcz.) …”
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