Patterns of physical activity and sedentary behavior among Brazilian schoolchildren: analysis based on types of behavior by Lizziane Andrade Dias, Gilmar Mercês de Jesus, Graciete Oliveira Vieira

“…Abstract Background Studies on physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) patterns contribute to planning specifically-population-targeted health interventions. …”
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Disrupting Notch signaling related HES1 in myeloid cells reinvigorates antitumor T cell responses by Myung Sup Kim, Hyeokgu Kang, Jung-Hwan Baek, Moon-Gyu Cho, Eun Joo Chung, Seok-Jun Kim, Joon-Yong Chung, Kyung-Hee Chun

“…Abstract Background Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) are immunosuppressive cells within the tumor microenvironment (TME) that hinder anti-tumor immunity. …”
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From Metagenomes to Functional Expression of Resistance: <i>floR</i> Gene Diversity in Bacteria from Salmon Farms by Javiera Ortiz-Severín, Iñaki Hojas, Felipe Redin, Ervin Serón, Jorge Santana, Alejandro Maass, Verónica Cambiazo

“…In this work, we aimed to characterize the genetic and phenotypic profiles of antibiotic resistance in bacterial communities from salmon farms. <b>Methods.</b> Bacterial metagenomes from an intensive aquaculture zone in southern Chile were sequenced, and the composition, abundance and sequence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) were analyzed using assembled and raw read data. …”
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Chronic Subdural Hematomas—A Retrospective Analysis of the Internal Architecture and Evaluation of Risk Factors for Recurrences After Surgical Therapy by Nadja Grübel, Christine Klemptner, Benjamin Mayer, Frank Runck, Gregor Durner, Christian Rainer Wirtz, Andrej Pala

“…<b>Background:</b> Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is increasingly common due to the aging population and widespread use of anticoagulant and antiplatelet medications. …”
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Vitamin D Supplementation Selectively Affects Peripheral Lymphocyte Subsets in Infertile Women by Fan J, Zhao J, Zhang J, Chen Y, Bi X, Liu H, Liu J, Wang J, Wu X

“…Junmei Fan,1,&ast; Jinghui Zhao,2,&ast; Junkun Zhang,3 Yanhua Chen,1 Xingyu Bi,1 Huiping Liu,1 Junfen Liu,1 Jinbao Wang,1 Xueqing Wu1 1Department of Reproductive Medicine Center, Children’s Hospital of Shanxi and Women Health Center of Shanxi, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030013, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Shenzhen Children’s Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518000, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Intensive Care Unit, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, The Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030000, People’s Republic of China&ast;These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Xueqing Wu, Department of Reproductive Medicine Center, Children’s Hospital of Shanxi and Women Health Center of Shanxi, 13th Xinmin North Street, Xinghualing District, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030013, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 351 3360725, Email xueqingw_wu95@163.comBackground: This study aimed to explore the effect of vitamin D supplementation on lymphocyte subsets in infertile women.Methods: The study involved a total of 247 patients who suffered recurrent embryo implantation failure (RIF) or recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) between January and December 2019 in the Reproductive Medicine Center of Children’s Hospital of Shanxi and Women Health Center of Shanxi. …”
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Assessment of the adequacy of current approaches to individual dosimetric monitoring for personnel by S. Yu. Bazhin, E. N. Shleenkova, V. Yu. Bogatyreva, V. A. Nekrasov

“…The average value of the individual dose equivalent Hp(10) for operators of radiation inspection units practically corresponds to its value for the natural background dose component – the man-made component of the radiation dose is negligible. …”
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Sub-inhibitory concentrations of oxacillin modulate biogenesis and function of extracellular vesicles secreted by oxacillin-sensitive methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus by Zhaoxia Ran, Zhaoxia Ran, Minghui Hao, Binxin Guo, Junrui Wang, Junrui Wang

“…BackgroundExtracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) carry multiple components, such as toxins, antigens, and resistance determinants, whose production is influenced by exposure to β-lactam antibiotics. …”
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Association between visceral fat and bone mineral density in perimenopausal women by Xu Tang, Ling Tang, Xiaolin Li, Jiejing Cao, Huanhuan Wang, Shujiao Liu, Yufang Yi, Zhiyong Zhang

“…Background The effects of visceral fat and body fat on osteoporosis (OP) have long been controversial. …”
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Unveiling new insights into migraine risk stratification using machine learning models of adjustable risk factors by Yu-Chen Liu, Ye-Hai Liu, Hai-Feng Pan, Wei Wang

“…Abstract Background Migraine ranks as the second-leading cause of global neurological disability, affecting approximately 1.1 billion individuals worldwide with severe quality-of-life impairments. …”
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Vascular, valvular and kidney calcification manifested in mouse models of adenine-induced chronic kidney disease by Xin Yang, Yuqiu Liu, Xiaodong Zhu, Pingsheng Chen, Xiaotong Xie, Tian Xu, Xiaoliang Zhang, Yu Zhao

“…Background Ectopic calcification (EC) involves multiple organ systems in chronic kidney disease (CKD). …”
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Evaluation of the Effect of Nanosilver and Bismuth oxide on the Radiopacity of a Novel Hydraulic Calcium Silicate-based Endodontic Sealer: An In vitro Study by Teena Sheethal Dsouza, Aditya Shetty, Kelvin Peter Pais, Meenakumari Chikkanna, Fahad Hamoud Almutairi, Yazeed Abdulaziz Alharbi, J. Suresh Babu, C. Swarnalatha, Abhishek Singh Nayyar

“…Background and Aim: A wide range of dental materials have incorporated the concept of nanotechnology into their composition to enhance their physical and antimicrobial properties. …”
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Crude oligosaccharides extracted from bamboo shoots (Dendrocalamus asper) exhibit prebiotic activity and modulate intestinal morphology in broiler chickens without affecting growth... by Janjira Sittiya, Supawadee Chimtong, Narin Thongwittaya, Koh-en Yamauchi

“…This study aimed to evaluate the prebiotic and antibacterial activities of crude oligosaccharides derived from BOSs and assess their effects on growth performance, carcass traits, cecal microbiota, nutrient digestibility, and intestinal morphology in broiler chickens. Materials and Methods: In Experiment 1, BOSs were extracted using acid hydrolysis followed by enzymatic treatment, and their composition was confirmed through thin-layer chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography. …”
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Comparative analysis of isokinetic muscle function, anaerobic power, and physical fitness in male Taekwondo players based on body mass index standards by Minhyuk Park, Yonghyun Byun, Sangho Kim

“…Background: Body mass index (BMI) significantly affects athletic performance among Taekwondo athletes. …”
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Dietary Polyphenol Intake in Relation to Ultra-Processed Food Consumption in a Mediterranean Population-Based Cohort: Findings from the Moli-Sani Study by Emilia Ruggiero, Augusto di Castelnuovo, Simona Costanzo, Simona Esposito, Giovanni de Gaetano, Licia Iacoviello, Marialaura Bonaccio

“…Background and objectives: Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have been consistently associated with the increased risk of premature mortality and diseases in numerous cohorts worldwide, possibly due to their poor nutritional composition. …”
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Basic surgical principles for locally advanced rectal cancer in complex therapy by Yu. A. Barsukov, Z. Z. Mamedli, O. A. Vlasov, V. A. Aliev, V. M. Kulushev, A. G. Perevoshchikov, Z. A. Dudaev, D. Kh. Khudoerov

“…Background. Compliance with principles of surgical oncology is necessary to choose effective treatment options for locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC).Objective: to show the basic surgical principles for LARC using a new option of complex therapy.Material and Methods. …”
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Researchers’ perspectives on the integration of molecular and genomic data into malaria elimination programmes in Africa: a qualitative study by Paulina Tindana, Daniel Enos Sekwo, Leonard Baatiema, Abdoulaye Djimde, the Pathogen Genomics Diversity Network, Africa (PDNA)

“…Abstract Background Malaria remains a significant public health concern, despite global efforts to combat the disease with highest burden in Africa. …”
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Shotgun metagenomic analysis of the oral microbiome in gingivitis: a nested case-control study by Muhammed Manzoor, Jaakko Leskelä, Milla Pietiäinen, Nicolas Martinez-Majander, Eija Könönen, Teemu Niiranen, Leo Lahti, Juha Sinisalo, Jukka Putaala, Pirkko J. Pussinen, Susanna Paju

“…However, its exact link to the oral microbiota remains unclear.Methods In a case-control study involving 120 participants, comprising 60 cases and 60 controls (mean age (SD) 36.6 (7.6) years; 50% males), nested within a prospective multicentre cohort study, we examined the oral microbiome composition of gingivitis patients and their controls using shotgun metagenomic sequencing of saliva samples. …”
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Phytochemical Characterization Utilizing HS-SPME/GC-MS: Exploration of the Antioxidant and Enzyme Inhibition Properties of Essential Oil from Saudi <i>Artemisia absinthium</i> L. by Hanan Y. Aati, Hala A. Attia, Arwa S. Alanazi, Luluh K. AL tamran, Juergen K. Wanner

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> This study aimed to analyze the chemical composition and biological activities of <i>Artemisia absinthium</i> L. essential oil, focusing on its antioxidant and enzyme inhibition (α-amylase and urease) properties. …”
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Association between Capillaria hepatica infection-induced alterations in gut microbiota and estrogen expression in Brandt’s voles (Lasiopodomys brandtii) by Bin Hu, Kening Yue, Daibao Zhang, Shengyong Feng, Ning Zhao, Gaojian Li, Sichao Gao, Yanan Xing, Shuyi Han, Hongxuan He

“…Abstract Background Capillaria hepatica, a zoonotic parasite, is present in the population of Brandt’s voles (Lasiopodomys brandtii) and has been a central issue in ecological studies regarding its impact on host populations. …”
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Fecal microbiota transplantation alleviates immunosuppressant-associated diarrhea and recurrent urinary tract infection in kidney transplant recipients: a retrospective analysis by Jianmin Hu, Ding Liu, Guorong Liao, Ying Guo, Min Li, Jun Liao, Hua Chen, Song Zhou, Siqiang Yang, Shichao Li, Yongguang Liu, Ming Zhao

“…Abstract Background Immunosuppressant administration subsequent to organ transplantation exerts a substantial influence on gut microbiota composition, thereby affecting patients’ prognosis and quality of life. …”
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