Musculoskeletal and body composition response to high-dose testosterone with finasteride after chronic incomplete spinal cord injury—a randomized, double-blind, and placebo-control... by Dana M. Otzel, Dana M. Otzel, Larissa Nichols, Christine F. Conover, Stephen A. Marangi, Jayachandra R. Kura, Dominic K. Iannaccone, David J. Clark, David J. Clark, Chris M. Gregory, Christopher F. Sonntag, Anita Wokhlu, Anita Wokhlu, Hans K. Ghayee, Michael J. McPhaul, Charles E. Levy, Charles A. Plumlee, Charles A. Plumlee, Robert B. Sammel, Robert B. Sammel, Kevin T. White, Joshua F. Yarrow, Joshua F. Yarrow, Joshua F. Yarrow, Joshua F. Yarrow

“…BackgroundHigh-dose testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), paired with finasteride (type II 5α-reductase inhibitor), improves body composition, muscle strength, and bone mineral density (BMD) in older men, without inducing prostate enlargement—a side effect associated with TRT. …”
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Racial-ethnic composition of U.S. school districts, wildfire smoke PM2.5 levels, and reduced in-person learning among schoolchildren and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic by Daniel Kim

“…Background: In 2023, the U.S. Biden administration called for an “all-hands-on-deck” response to address chronic absenteeism and disrupted learning among primary and secondary school students due to school closures and remote learning during the pandemic. …”
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University proceedings. Volga region. Technical sciences by K.A. Suminov

“…Materials and methods. A method for selecting a rational composition of the functional software of the UAV RTK in extreme conditions is presented, which allows selecting a rational configuration of the system depending on the requirements for solving the assigned tasks based on the current state of the external environment, the internal state of the UAV RTK and the existing limitations. …”

24-month randomized controlled clinical trial assessment of surface texture, color stability, and marginal discoloration of sonic activated bulk-fill resin composite according to U... by Ashraf Aref, Safaa Abd-Elhakim, Mona Riad

“…Abstract Background To assess the surface texture, color stability, and marginal discoloration of sonic-activated bulk-fill resin composite (BFRC) in comparison to non-sonic-activated BFRC, over 24 months, by two different evaluation criteria. …”
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Association of dietary inflammatory index, composite dietary antioxidant index and risk of death among adult cancer survivors: findings from the National Health and Nutrition Exami... by Zhuanbo Luo, Shiyu Chen, Peixu Chen, Kunlong Xiong, Chao Cao

“…BackgroundThe development and progression of cancer can be impacted by the nutrients and components contained in the diet. …”
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Comparative effectiveness of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists on body composition and anthropometric indices: A protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis... by Nuttaya Wachiraphansakul, Thanawat Vongchaiudomchoke, Worapaka Manosroi, Surapon Nochaiwong

“…<h4>Background</h4>To date, no studies have addressed the comparative efficacy of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) therapy on body composition and anthropometric indices among adult overweight or obese patients with or without type 2 diabetes. …”
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Relationship between oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) index, body composition and blood biochemical markers in overweight/obese compared to normal weight subjects: a cross... by Zahra Madani, Maryam Moussavi Javardi, Golnaz Majdizadeh, Zahra Mostafaei, Seyyed Abolghassem Djazayeri, Majid Karandish, Ariyo Movahedi

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Enhancing growth, yield, essential oil content, and composition of holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum L.) using red algae-based bio-stimulant under acidic conditions of the Western Him... by Saizal Jamwal, Avnesh Kumari, Veeraprakasam Veeragurunathan, Kamalesh Prasad, Arup Ghosh, Rakesh Kumar

“…Abstract Background The rising costs of synthetic fertilizers highlight the need for eco-friendly alternatives to enhance essential oil production in aromatic plants. …”
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The effects of a home-based resistance training programme on body composition and muscle function during weight loss in people living with overweight or obesity: a randomised contr... by Ahmad Binmahfoz, Lynsey Johnston, Emma Dunning, Cindy M. Gray, Stuart R. Gray

“…Methods Participants (n = 48) from Glasgow were randomly assigned to either a diet-induced weight loss group (WL) or a diet plus home-based resistance training exercise group (RT + WL) for 12-weeks. …”
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Clinical performance and cost-effectiveness of low-shrinkage giomer resin composite versus resin-modified glass ionomer in cervical carious lesions: a 12-month randomized controlle... by Menna El Ghamrawy, Dina Kamal, Heba Hamza

“…Participants and methods A total of 56 class V cavities were randomly assigned to two groups (n = 28). …”
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Consequences of coronavirus infection: Hemorheological disorders and possibilities for correction by Margarita V. Kruchinina, Andrei A. Gromov, Irina I. Logvinenko, Elina V. Kruchinina

“…The electrical, viscoelastic parameters of erythrocytes were studied by dielectrophoresis using an electro-optical cell detection system; hemostasis parameters were studied by standard methods. Results. COVID-19 convalescents revealed a marked decrease in the surface charge of erythrocytes with an increased tendency to aggregate formation, a decrease in the ability to deform against the background of high summarized viscosity and rigidity, the predominance of immature cells with reduced polarizability, high readiness for hemolysis, with a significantly altered structure of erythrocyte membranes associated with their thickening and increased ability to conduct electric current (p=0.05–0.00001). …”
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Chemical Composition and Assessment of the Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic and Skin Enzyme Inhibitory Activities of <i>Citrus sinensis</i> (L.) Osbeck Essential Oil and I... by Naoufal El Hachlafi, Amine Elbouzidi, Amine Batbat, Mohamed Taibi, Mohamed Jeddi, Mohamed Addi, Hanae Naceiri Mrabti, Kawtar Fikri-Benbrahim

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Association of pre- and post-diagnosis dietary total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and composite dietary antioxidant index (CDAI) with overall survival in patients with ovarian cancer... by Dong-Dong Wang, Ming-Qian Jia, He-Li Xu, Yu Li, Jia-Xin Liu, Jia-Cheng Liu, Jia-Nan Sun, Fan Cao, Lang Wu, Fang-Hua Liu, Yi-Zi Li, Yi-Fan Wei, Xiao-Ying Li, Qian Xiao, Song Gao, Dong-Hui Huang, Tao Zhang, Ting-Ting Gong, Qi-Jun Wu

“…Abstract Background The evidence on the relationship of dietary antioxidant nutrients with the survival of ovarian cancer (OC) remains scarce. …”
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Wearable Activity Tracker–Based Interventions for Physical Activity, Body Composition, and Physical Function Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Systematic Review and Meta-Analy... by Ran Li, Yangan Li, Lu Wang, Lijuan Li, Chenying Fu, Danrong Hu, Quan Wei

“… BackgroundThe global aging population faces great challenges. …”
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Fully automatic quantification of pulmonary fat attenuation volume by CT: an exploratory pilot study by Luca Salhöfer, Mathias Holtkamp, Francesco Bonella, Lale Umutlu, Johannes Wienker, Dirk Westhölter, Matthias Welsner, Christian Taube, Kaid Darwiche, Judith Kohnke, Jannis Straus, Nikolas Beck, Marko Frings, Sebastian Zensen, Rene Hosch, Giulia Baldini, Felix Nensa, Marcel Opitz, Johannes Haubold

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Pericoronary adipose tissue attenuation predicts compositional plaque changes: a 12-month longitudinal study in individuals with type 2 diabetes without symptoms or known coronary... by Katrine Schultz Overgaard, Thomas Rueskov Andersen, Laurits Juhl Heinsen, Gokulan Pararajasingam, Roda Abdulkadir Mohamed, Freja Sønder Madsen, Irmelin Irene Aagaard Biesenbach, Kurt Højlund, Jess Lambrechtsen, Søren Auscher, Kenneth Egstrup

“…This study evaluated whether baseline PCATa predicts changes in plaque composition and burden over 12 months. Methods This prospective longitudinal study included 200 participants with T2DM, who had neither symptoms nor a prior diagnosis of CAD (mean age 61 ± 9.4 years, 72% male). …”
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Artificial-intelligence-assisted CCTA quantifies sex differences in coronary atherosclerotic burden at low atheroma volumes by Zoee D’Costa, Ronald P. Karlsberg, Geoffrey W. Cho

“…Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of 100 individuals with low total atheroma volume (TAV) < 250 mm3 using artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) to assess sex-based differences in coronary plaque composition. …”
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Safety and efficacy of belt-type electrical stimulation for preventing disuse syndrome in elderly hemodialysis patients: a pilot study by Misa Miura, Shigeru Owada, Osamu Ito, Masahiro Kohzuki

“…BackgroundElderly hemodialysis (HD) patients frequently experience reduced physical activity due to treatment-related immobility and fatigue, leading to accelerated functional decline. …”
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Change in pericardial fat volume in postmenopausal women with papillary thyroid cancer undergoing thyrotropin suppressive therapy by Yunkyung Jeon, Doohwa Kim, Mijin Kim, Bo Hyun Kim, Kyoungjune Pak, Jihyun Kim, Keunyoung Kim

“…Methods The body composition was assessed by the volumes as following; fat tissues of the epicardium and abdominal visceral and subcutaneous areas; bilateral psoas muscle or thigh muscle. …”
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The mediating role of body surface area-adjusted basal metabolic rate: effects of low muscle mass and central obesity on cognitive impairment in Chinese patients with type 2 diabet... by Ya-Jie Zhai, Ya-Jie Zhai, Fang Li, Chen-Ying Lin, Chen-Ying Lin, Fan Wu, Hui-Na Qiu, Jing-Bo Li, Jing-Na Lin

“…BackgroundThis study investigates the relationship between basal metabolic rate (BMR), body composition, obesity indices, and cognitive impairment (CI) in middle-aged and older type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients, assessing their potential role in CI screening.MethodsA cross-sectional study included 1243 T2DM patients over 45 years old. …”
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