Microbiota Orchestra in Parkinson’s Disease: The Nasal and Oral Maestros by Nádia Rei, Miguel Grunho, José João Mendes, Jorge Fonseca

“…Methods: Through a comprehensive search across scientific databases, we identify twenty original studies investigating the nasal and oral microbiota in PD. …”
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DNA virus tropism in healthy dental pulp: an in-situ reservoir site for torque teno virus and parvovirus B19 by O. I. Mielonen, S. Hänninen, J. Willberg, T. Salo, M. Mauramo

“…The aim of this study is to clarify the persistence of DNA viruses in dental tissues and their impact on tissue composition.Materials and Methods Here, the prevalence of persistent DNA viruses in intact third molars (n = 17) was assessed via quantitative PCR to detect human parvovirus B19 (B19V), torque teno virus (TTV) and nine human herpesviruses. …”
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Extrapulmonary effects of lung volume reduction in severe emphysema: a systematic review by Else A.M.D. ter Haar, Dirk-Jan Slebos, Jorine E. Hartman

“…The aim of this review was to evaluate the extrapulmonary effects of this treatment. Methods PubMed, Embase and Web of Science were searched until 19 August 2024. …”
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Mental health effects of government transfer payments in urban China—An empirical study based on CFPS panel data by Jing Zeng, Yunting Chen, Yafeng Li

“…This study aims to explore the internal mechanisms of the mental health effects of government transfer payments by examining individuals' subjective evaluations and attitudes. Methods: Based on panel data from the 2016 and 2018 China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) urban sample composition (N = 6645), the PSM-DID model was used to investigate the mental health effects of government transfer payments. …”
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Dynapenia, Pre-Sarcopenia, and Sarcopenia in Korean Adults: A Cross-Sectional Epidemiological Study by Do-Youn Lee

“…<i>Materials and Methods</i>: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted using the 2022–2023 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES). …”
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Identification of a PANoptosis-related gene signature reveals therapeutic potential of SFRP2 in pulmonary arterial hypertension by Li Li, Mukamengjiang Juaiti

“…BackgroundPulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a serious condition marked by elevated pulmonary artery pressure, often progressing to right heart failure and high mortality. …”
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Host immune response to mosquito-transmitted chikungunya virus differs from that elicited by needle inoculated virus. by Saravanan Thangamani, Stephen Higgs, Sarah Ziegler, Dana Vanlandingham, Robert Tesh, Stephen Wikel

“…<h4>Background</h4>Mosquito-borne diseases are a worldwide public health threat. …”
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The effect of the aqueous and methanol fennel stem extracts (Foeniculum vulgare Miller) on isolated rat ileum contractility by Gočmanac-Ignjatović Marija, Kitić Dušanka, Radenković Mirjana, Kostić Milica, Milutinović Milica, Nedin-Ranković Gorana, Branković Suzana

“…Background/Aim. The fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Miller, Apiaceae) has a long history of use as traditional herb medicine due to its carminative properties. …”
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Liver Assessment in Patients with Ataxia-Telangiectasia: Transient Elastography Detects Early Stages of Steatosis and Fibrosis by H. Donath, S. Wölke, V. Knop, U. Heß, R. P. Duecker, J. Trischler, T. Poynard, R. Schubert, S. Zielen

“…Background. Ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T) is a rare autosomal-recessive multisystem disorder characterized by pronounced cerebellar ataxia, telangiectasia, cancer predisposition, and altered body composition. …”
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Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Metema and Quara districts, Northwestern Ethiopia by Daniel Tadesse, Getinet Masresha, Ermias Lulekal, Asmamaw Alemu

“…Abstract Background Wild edible plants (WEPs) are vital to enhance food security and generate income. …”
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Enhanced dominance of nitrate-reducing bacteria using a combination of nitrate and erythritol in in vitro cultured oral biofilm by Akihiko Fujii, Tomoki Akatsu, Hatsumi Souno, Sawako Kawano, Yoshihiko Minegishi, Noriyasu Ota

“…Background Oral nitrate-reducing bacteria are associated with good oral health, with inorganic nitrate specifically promoting the growth of these beneficial bacteria. …”
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Inclusive MOOCs as an antidote to stereotype threat in education: state of the art and future directions by Katharina-Maria Illgen, Lorena Göritz, Daniel Stattkus, Jan Heinrich Beinke, Oliver Thomas

“…This work synthesizes existing research and provides a broader perspective on strategies for fostering inclusivity in MOOCs through a systematic literature review, focusing on methods to counteract stereotype threat. The aim is to propose practical solutions for inclusive course design to empower marginalized learners and promote equitable education, enhancing the representation of marginalized learners in both educational and professional spheres. …”
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Updated list and new records of macroalgae from the Gulf of Morrosquillo, Colombian Caribbean by Humberto Luis Quintana Manotas, Diego Alexander Hernández-Contreras, Brigitte Gavio

“… Background and Aims: Macroalgae are primary producers of marine ecosystems, so the information regarding their species composition and distribution is necessary to develop conservation strategies and sustainable use of the coastal coastlines they inhabit. …”
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Using Metabolic Testing to Personalize Behavioral Obesity Treatment by Leonard H. Epstein, John W. Apolzan, Molly Moore, Nicholas V. Neuwald, Myles S. Faith

“…ABSTRACT Background There are large individual differences in weight loss and maintenance. …”
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Relationships between overweight, obesity and physical fitness of nine- 12-year-old South African children by Leani Truter, Anita Pienaar, D. du Toit

“…This study aims to determine relationships between overweight, obesity and physical fitness of 10-12 year old South African children. Methods: Anthropometric (BMI, fat percentage) and physical fitness (cardiovascular endurance, body composition, muscle strength and endurance, flexibility) measurements were obtained from 280 children, aged 10-12 (128 boys, 152 girls) using the FITNESGRAMM and Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency-II. …”
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Creating a culture, not just a space-A qualitative investigation into reflective practice groups in inpatient mental health settings from the perspectives of facilitators and atten... by Pui Lok Joshua Yiu, Abbie McDonogh, Harpreet Gill, Jo Billings

“…<h4>Background</h4>Working in inpatient mental health settings is often characterised by highly emotive work and staff shortages. …”
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Salivary microbiome is associated with the response to chemoradiotherapy in initially inoperable patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by Yuan He, Xiao-Yang Li, An-Qi Hu, Dong Qian

“…Background The salivary microbiome may interact with chemoradiotherapy through dynamic changes in microbial composition and systemic immunity. …”
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Music-stylized hierarchical dance synthesis with user control by Yanbo Cheng, Yichen Jiang, Yingying Wang

“…Background: Synthesizing dance motions to match musical inputs is a significant challenge in animation research. …”
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Central obesity is more strongly associated with vertebral fractures than general obesity: a cross-sectional study by Yen-Huai Lin, Michael Mu Huo Teng

“…This study aimed to investigate the associations between measures of general and central obesity and vertebral fractures. Methods This cross-sectional study of 1,011 postmenopausal women used dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry to measure bone density and body composition. …”
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Effects of moderate magnesium application on rice milling quality, nutritional value and eating quality by Yongbing Wang, Zhaohui Ma, Haitao Cheng, Wenyan Lyu, Dong Wang

“…BackgroundMagnesium (Mg), an essential secondary macronutrient for plant growth and development, and its dose–response relationships with crop yield and quality remain to be systematically characterized.MethodsThe experiment was conducted at Shenyang Agricultural University using the locally predominant rice cultivar “Liaojing 294.” …”
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