Establishment of a new approach for quality evaluation of Pseudobulbus Cremastrae seu Pleiones (Shancigu) based on multicomponent analysis and anti-liver cancer pharmacological eff... by Yuxin Cao, Zhuangzhuang Hao, Mengmeng Liu, Jingwen Xue, Yuqing Wang, Tingyue Jiang, Ge Zhang, Wenxin Fan, ChunGuo Wang, Jinli Shi

“…Shancigu is classified into two commercial specifications—“Maocigu” and “Bingqiuzi”—which exhibit significant differences in appearance, chemical composition, and price, posing challenges for the quality control of medicinal materials.PurposeThe aim of this study was to clarify the quality evaluation indicators based on the anti-liver cancer active components in Shancigu and to establish a reliable quality evaluation method to preliminarily assess the quality of Shancigu from different commercial specifications and production areas.MethodsTwenty-six batches of Shancigu samples were collected. …”
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Effect of fiber-modified kombucha tea on gut microbiota in healthy population: A randomized controlled trial (RCT) by Beatriz Arce-López, Guadalupe X. Bazan, Susana Molina, Maria Carmen Crespo, María García-Beccaria, Silvia Cruz-Gil, Cristina M. Fernández-Díaz, Ana Ramírez de Molina, Ricardo Ramos-Ruiz, Maria Isabel Espinosa-Salinas

“…Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of fiber-enriched kombucha tea on biochemical parameters and gut microbiota composition in a healthy population. Methods: A randomized, double-blind, parallel nutritional intervention trial was conducted with 60 participants (58 completed: 42 women and 16 men; mean ± SD age: 39.79 ± 14.58 years). …”
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Characteristics of upper and lower respiratory tract microbiota after lung transplantation by Yuhang Cai, Yuchen Fan, Ao Chen, Xiaohua Wang, Lulin Wang, Jiaqi Chen, Zhang Wang, Jia Li, Xinzhu Yi, Chunrong Ju

“…Abstract Background The composition and characteristics of airway microbiota offer critical insights for clinical decision-making. …”
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Impact of metabolic and nutritional disorders on the synergy between radiotherapy and immunotherapy in non-small-cell lung cancer by Haiyan Chen, Yaner Yu, Shuangqiu Zhu, Jian Zhao, Yan Ma, Zhifei Huang, Hao Jiang, Qichun Wei

“…Methods Metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (mNSCLC) patients who received concurrent RT and ICIs between 2018 and 2023 were included in this study. …”
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Rationale and design of Healthy Kids Beyond the Bell: a 2x2 full factorial study evaluating the impact of summer and after-school programming on children’s body mass index and heal... by R. Glenn Weaver, Michael W. Beets, Elizabeth L. Adams, Andrew T. Kaczynski, Brian Chen, Bridget Armstrong, Sarah Burkart, Keagan Kiely, Aliye B. Cepni, James W. White, Olivia Finnegan, Meghan Savidge, Hannah Parker, Griffin A. T. Randolph

“…Methods The study will employ a 2x2 factorial design. …”
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Induction of phospholipase A2 group 4C by HCV infection regulates lipid droplet formation by Masahiko Ito, Jie Liu, Masayoshi Fukasawa, Koji Tsutsumi, Yumi Kanegae, Mitsutoshi Setou, Michinori Kohara, Tetsuro Suzuki

“…Background & Aims: Hepatic steatosis, characterized by lipid accumulation in hepatocytes, is a key diagnostic feature in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. …”
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Differences and correlation analysis of feeding habits and intestinal microbiome in Schizopygopsis microcephalus and Ptychobarbus kaznakovi in the upper reaches of Yangtze River by Xinyu Wang, Xinyu Wang, Jiahui Hao, Jiahui Hao, Cunfang Zhang, Ping Zhu, Ping Zhu, Qiang Gao, Dan Liu, Miaomiao Nie, Junmei Jia, Delin Qi

“…We compared the microbial community structure, diet composition, and diversity between the two fish species using various analytical methods, including LefSe, α-diversity and β-diversity analyses. …”
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Impairment of kidney function and kidney cancer: A bidirectional Mendelian randomization study by Yifei Lin, Yong Yang, Tingting Fu, Ling Lin, Xingming Zhang, Qiong Guo, Zhenglong Chen, Banghua Liao, Jin Huang

“…Abstract Background Many observational epidemiology studies discovered that kidney cancer and impaired kidney function have a bidirectional relationship. …”
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A diet rich in fibre and vegetable protein during gestation and lactation shapes maternal immunity, intestinal microbiota and lipid metabolismResearch in context by Karla Rio-Aige, Marta Selma-Royo, Malén Massot-Cladera, Amandine Everard, Margarida Castell, María José Rodríguez-Lagunas, María Carmen Collado, Francisco José Pérez-Cano

“…Summary: Background: Establishing optimal maternal nutritional habits during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and early life is crucial for the health and welfare of both the mother and the child. …”
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Petrochemistry and mineralogy of pumice from the Sarychev Peak Volcano, Matua Island, Central Kuril Island by V. M. Okrugin, E. D. Skilskaia, S. V. Moskaleva

“…To reconstruct the compositions of magmatic melts of a caldera-forming eruption of the proto-Matua volcano.Materials and methods. …”
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Measuring Outcomes in Adult Weight Loss Studies That Include Diet and Physical Activity: A Systematic Review by Rachel A. Millstein

“…This systematic review evaluates relevant outcomes (weight loss, BMI, % body fat, and fat mass) to determine which might be the best indicator(s) of success. Methods. Eligible articles described adult weight loss interventions that included diet and physical activity and a measure of weight or BMI change and body composition change. …”
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Intestinal microbiota in children with bronchial asthma by T. S. Sokolova, V. N. Malchuk, O. S. Fedorova, V. V. Kulenich, V. E. Odintsova, S. I. Koshechkin

“…To analyze the taxonomic composition of intestinal microbiota in children with BA using 16S rRNA gene sequencing.Materials and methods. …”
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A systematic review of the current application status of decision-analytical models in the pharmacoeconomic evaluation of targeted therapies for pulmonary arterial hypertension by Wenxing Dong, Zhe Zhang, Xiaodan Wang, Xiaolong Ma, Mingming Chu, Yulian Li, Xing Xiang, Cheng Peng, Rong Zhang

“…Future research in this field can employ these research methods according to diverse research objectives. …”
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Peroperative evaluation of vascularity of various flaps by fluorescein technique by Bhattacharya V, Goyal Sunish, Singh Nepram, Singh H, Sheikh Adil

“…<b> Aims:</b> This study deals with experimental and clinical efficiency of fluorescein dye technique to evaluate the vascularity of flaps of various compositions. <b> Materials and Methods:</b> The experimental study was conducted on rats to standardize the technique. …”
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The effects of an ecdysteroid supplement on indices of physical and mental performance by Antonio Crisanti, Tobin Silver, Lia Jiannine, Jose Antonio

“…Thus, this investigation aimed to determine whether four weeks of supplementing with a turkesterone-containing product affected body composition, handgrip strength, mood, and sleep quality in healthy, young, university male and female participants.Materials and methods Twenty-four participants (12 male and 12 female; mean ± SD: age 22 ± 5; height 170.4 ± 8.6 cm; body mass 71.3 ± 20.1 kg) volunteered for this investigation. …”
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Clinical characteristics and risk factors for mortality in Candida auris infections by Kang Li, Xin Liu, Danfeng Liu, Yuqi Zhi, Chang Dong, Pengrui Sun, Yueming Dong, Hongfang Pan, Yuxiang Zhang, Hong Lei

“…Abstract Background Candida auris infections pose a threat to public health, necessitating increased awareness in China. …”
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The bacterial microbiota in first-void urine from men with and without idiopathic urethritis. by Maria Frølund, Arne Wikström, Peter Lidbrink, Waleed Abu Al-Soud, Niels Larsen, Christoffer Bugge Harder, Søren Johannes Sørensen, Jørgen Skov Jensen, Peter Ahrens

“…<h4>Background</h4>Non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU) is a common syndrome in men. …”
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BVBlue as a diagnostic instrument for the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis: a systematic review by Igor Ian Wiguna, Kevin Tanoto, Valencia Hadinata, Nadir Chan, Budi Iman Santoso

“…BV diagnosis traditionally relies on Amsel’s criteria or Nugent’s scoring, but these methods are sluggishly effective, leading to delayed treatment. …”
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Evaluation of health status and correlation between body mass index and visceral fat and bone mass in healthy adults by Saeideh Mahboubi, Abbas Nourmohammadi, Amir Nezami Asl, Alireza Mazloum Fazel, Seyyedeh Asefeh Mousavi, Mahdieh Doaee

“…Inclusion criteria was signature of informed consent and exclusion criteria was dissatisfaction, high food intake, severe exercise, menstruation and apparent disease. Tanita Body composition Analyzer was used for body assessment. The correlation between BMI and visceral fat and bone mass was assayed by statistical methods and regression analysis was used to predict the value of mentioned dependent variables from BMI. …”
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The virtual reality aerobic exercise on the anthropometric and psychological indices of overweight female students by Elham Vosadi, Mahnaz Niazi, Ali Younesian, Sepideh Poursadeghi

“…Background: Virtual reality (VR) as a digital technology may affect the physical and mental performance of students.  …”
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