Impact of different polishing techniques on surface roughness, gloss, and microhardness of zirconium oxide reinforced flowable bulk-fill resin composite: an in vitro study by Amr Elsayed Elnahas, Mohamed Elshirbeny Elawsya, Abeer ElSayed ElEmbaby

“…Abstract Background To evaluate the impact of different polishing systems on surface roughness (SR), surface gloss (SG), and vickers microhardness (VMH) of flowable bulk-fill composites reinforced with zirconium oxide fillers. …”
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Impact of bonding protocols and physical-mechanical properties of composite on durability and failure rate of fixed orthodontic retainers: a systematic review of laboratory studies by Maciej Jedliński, Marta Mazur, Claudia Salerno, Katarzyna Grocholewicz, Joanna Janiszewska-Olszowska

“…Abstract Background Adhesive failure is the most common complication in fixed orthodontic retention. …”
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Chemical composition and mosquitocidal activity of methanolic leaf extracts from Ziziphus mauritiana L. against Aedes aegypti L. and Culex quinquefasciatus Say by Ganesan Sumathi, Thambusamy Pushpanathan, Muthukumar Abhirami

“…Background & objectives: Mosquito vectors are a significant cause of pathogen transmission to both animals and humans. …”
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Establishing a Prediction Model for Weight Loss Outcomes After LSG in Chinese Obese Patients with BMI ≥ 32.5 Kg/m2 Using Body Composition Data by Wang L, Sun Y, Sang Q, Wang Z, Yu C, Li Z, Shang M, Zhang N, Du D

“…However, suboptimal results are observed in certain patients.Objective: Drawing from body composition data at our center, clinically accessible predictive factors for weight loss outcomes were identified, leading to the development and validation of a preoperative predictive model for weight loss following LSG.Methods and Materials: A retrospective analysis was conducted on the general clinical baseline and body composition data of obese patients (body mass index [BMI] ≥ 32.5 kg/m2) who underwent LSG between December 2016 and December 2022. …”
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Association of Recreational Physical Activity with Gut Microbiota Diversity and Composition, and Symptom Burden in Crohn’s Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study by Sun S, Chen Y, Zheng M, Zhou M, Weng C, Fan Y, Lv B

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Predictive value of composite nutritional indicators geriatric nutritional risk index and controlling nutritional status for mortality risk in early-onset cancer survivors by Wenyang Li, Zhixuan Mou, Songtao Yu, Chenkai Zhang, Haonan Qi, Guiyu Wang, Guiyu Wang

“…Despite the established prognostic value of Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) and Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT) as composite inflammation-immune-nutrition indices in elderly cancer patients, their utility in early-onset (EO) cancer survivors remains unclear.MethodsThis retrospective study evaluated GNRI and CONUT for predicting mortality in 3,273 early-onset (EO) cancer survivors, with a development cohort (n = 2,814) from NHANES (1999–2018) and a validation cohort (n = 459) from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University (2011–2020). …”
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Microshear bond strength of resin composite to Ti6A14V titanium alloy after different chemical and mechanical surface treatments by Reza Tayefeh Davalloo, Sanaz AziziGermi, Zeinab Moghaddami, Heshmatollah Ebrahimi-Najafabadi, Mehrsima Ghavami-Lahiji

“…Abstract Background This study aimed to compare the effects of different surface treatments including sandblasting, 9% hydrofluoric (HF) acid, 48% sulfuric acid (SA), and silica gel plus SA on micro-shear bond strength (μSBS) of resin composite to Ti6A14V titanium alloy. …”
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Evaluation of Effects of a High-Protein Hypocaloric Diet on Body Composition and Cardio-Metabolic Factors in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Overweight or Obesity by Wang F, Wei W, Liu PJ

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the impacts of a hypocaloric high-protein diet (HPD) versus an isocaloric conventional calorie-restricted diet (CRD) with normal protein intake on the body composition and biochemical profiles of women diagnosed with PCOS combined with overweight or obesity.Methods: This was a dietary intervention study evaluating the effects of two types of diets on women with PCOS who initiated weight loss independently at the Clinical Nutrition Clinic of Peking Union Medical College Hospital from March 2023 to March 2024 was carried out. …”
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Compositional associations of 24-h physical activities, sedentary time and sleep with depressive symptoms in urban and rural residents: a cross-sectional study by Marjo Seppänen, Tiina Lankila, Maisa Niemelä, Nina Rautio, Maija Korpisaari, Markku Timonen, Raija Korpelainen, Vahid Farrahi

“…Hence, we aimed to investigate these associations in a population-based sample of middle-aged Finnish adults. Methods The study population consisted of 4295 adults, aged 46 years, from the Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966. …”
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Prevalence of diabetes-related sarcopenia and its defining components within primary care: A cross-sectional study by Rubén Silva-Tinoco, Lilia Castillo-Martínez, Berenice Cabrera-Victoria, Eileen Guzmán-Olvera, Christian Hinojosa-Segura, Alejandro Avalos-Bracho, Cira Santillán-Díaz

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Increased weight-load improves body composition by reducing fat mass and waist circumference, and by increasing lean mass in participants with obesity: a single-centre randomised c... by Jakob Bellman, Klaas Westerterp, Loek Wouters, Marit Johannesson, Niklas Lundqvist, Joel Kullberg, Christel Larsson, Mikael Gustafsson, Stefan Pettersson, Jonatan Fridolfsson, Daniel Arvidsson, Mats Börjesson, Dan Curiac, John-Olov Jansson, Per-Anders Jansson, Claes Ohlsson

“…Abstract Background To investigate the effects of increased weight-loading on body weight, body composition, fat mass distribution, physical activity and energy balance in individuals with obesity. …”
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A generalized equation for predicting peak oxygen consumption during treadmill exercise testing: mitigating the bias from total body mass scaling by Everton J. Santana, Everton J. Santana, Everton J. Santana, Nicholas Cauwenberghs, Bettia E. Celestin, Bettia E. Celestin, Tatiana Kuznetsova, Christopher Gardner, Ross Arena, Leonard A. Kaminsky, Matthew P. Harber, Euan Ashley, Jeffrey W. Christle, Jonathan Myers, Jonathan Myers, Francois Haddad, Francois Haddad

“…BackgroundIndexing peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak) to total body mass can underestimate cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in women, older adults, and individuals with obesity. …”
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Bajiquan martial arts training as physical activity for enhancing physical fitness, body composition, and perceived exercise benefits: a quasi-experimental study by Chi-Te Wang, Cheng-Wen Tien, Wen-Ching Huang

“…This study aimed to investigate the effects of a programmed 8-week Bajiquan training intervention on physical fitness, body composition, and perceived benefits of exercise.MethodsThis quasi-experimental study enrolled participants and allocated them to the experimental (n = 15; 27.4 ± 2.6 years; female = 13.3%) and control groups (n = 15; 26.0 ± 3.1 years; female = 13.3%). …”
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The predictive role of composite inflammatory ratio parameters in the conscious awareness recovery after severe acute ischemic stroke: a retrospective cohort study by Yiyuan Xu, Yanyan Liu

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Comparison of various feed additives on nutrient digestibility, digestive enzyme activity, blood metabolite levels, and gut microbiota composition in japanese quail chicks by Hassan Saleh, Omid Jangjou, Mohammad Taher Mirakzehi, Seyedeh Hamideh Hosseni

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Optimizing muscle mass and function in advanced lung cancer patients: randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial protocol using High Eicosapentaenoic acid and PROtein (HEPR... by Imanuely Borchardt, Carla Prado, Tatiane Montella, Gisele Fraga Moreira, Gisele Farias, Marina Xavier Reis, Fernanda Taveira, Fernanda Carneiro Dias, Pedro De Marchi, Alberto Davalos, Carolina Alves Costa Silva, Carlos GilMoreira Ferreira, Andreia Melo, Wilza Peres

“…Background Lung cancer is strongly associated with malnutrition and detrimental changes in muscle mass (MM), which can lead to reduced quality of life and reduced tolerance to and efficacy of antineoplastic treatment. …”
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Optimization of Tunisian <i>Myrtus communis</i> L. Essential Oil Extraction by Complete Factorial Experimental Design by Rania Zayani, Eya BenSalem, Mariem Khouja, Amani Bouhjar, Mohamed Boussaid, Chokri Messaoud

“…<b>Background:</b> <i>Myrtus communis</i> L. is a typical aromatic species of the Mediterranean basin, whose leaves are rich in essential oil known for its biological properties. …”
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Preoperative pectoralis muscle index predicts distant metastasis-free survival in non-small cell lung cancer patients: a retrospective study by Zhihui Shi, Lin Wu, Dengke Jiang, Ruiling Yang, Rui Liao, Lizhu Liu, Ruimin You, Yanli Li, Xingxiang Dong, Dafu Zhang, Jing Wang, Xuewen Zhang, Xiaobo Chen, Zhenhui Li

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Cold storage of human precision-cut lung slices in TiProtec preserves cellular composition and transcriptional responses and enables on-demand mechanistic studies by M. Camila Melo-Narvaez, Fee Gölitz, Eshita Jain, Janine Gote-Schniering, Mircea Gabriel Stoleriu, Wilhelm Bertrams, Bernd Schmeck, Ali Önder Yildirim, Ursula Rauen, Timo Wille, Mareike Lehmann

“…Abstract Background Human precision-cut lung slices (hPCLS) are a unique platform for functional, mechanistic, and drug discovery studies in the field of respiratory research. …”
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The low enoyl-acyl carrier protein reductase activity of FabI2 is responsible for the high unsaturated fatty acid composition in Sinorhizobium meliloti by Ya-Hui Mao, Feng Li, Li-Zhen Luo, Yu Yin, Jin-Cheng Ma, Wen-Bin Zhang, Hai-Hong Wang, Changyi Zhang, Zhe Hu

“…Abstract Background Sinorhizobium meliloti is noted for its exceptional capacity to produce unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs). …”
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