The potential utility of synovial C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, and presepsin in diagnostics of periprosthetic joint infection by Lyudmila V. Lyubimova, Svetlana I. Pavlova, Nikolay S. Nikolaev, Evgeniy A. Lyubimov, Nadezhda N. Pchelova, Vladimir Y. Emelianov

“…Background. Diagnostics of infectious complications in joint replacement surgery remains a significant challenge, particularly when microbiological analysis of biological material fails to reveal pathogen growth. …”
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Structural characterization and bioactivity evaluation of a soluble polysaccharide (PCHP-1A) from Polygonatum cyrtonema Hua: antioxidant and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities by Lunbin Xia, Cunwu Chen, Shaoshuai Bi, Yafei Zhang, Naidong Chen, Jing Feng

“…Abstract Background In recent years, the biological activities of polysaccharides derived from Chinese herbal medicones have garnered increasing attention. …”
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Cardiorespiratory Fitness Is an Indicator of Arterial Stiffness and Aortic Blood Pressure in Healthy Adolescents by Hwan Kim, Scott R. Collier, Valerio Bonavolontà, Austin Lassiter, Seaver Wait, Marco Meucci

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> We aimed to investigate the influence of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and body composition on arterial stiffness. …”
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Periodontal pathogens and obesity in the context of cardiovascular risks across age groups by Georgy Leonov, Yurgita Varaeva, Elena Livantsova, Andrey Vasilyev, Andrey Vasilyev, Olga Vladimirskaya, Tatyana Korotkova, Dmitry Nikityuk, Antonina Starodubova, Antonina Starodubova

“…BackgroundCardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity among noncommunicable diseases. …”
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Quercetin ameliorates obesity and inflammation via microbial metabolite indole-3-propionic acid in high fat diet-induced obese mice by Jiaxin Lu, Yanting Huang, Yujing Zhang, Jiayu Xie, Qingjun Guo, Huifan Yang, Yunyan Yang, Jing Chen, Lijie Su

“…BackgroundObesity is a chronic metabolic disease, mainly caused by excessive/abnormal fat accumulation, as well as accompanied by endotoxemia and chronic inflammation. …”
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Cropland restricts occurrence and alters spatial ecology near the mule deer geographical range limit by Levi J. Heffelfinger, David G. Hewitt, Joshua P. Vasquez, Timothy E. Fulbright, Randy W. DeYoung, Louis A. Harveson, Warren C. Conway, Shawn S. Gray

“…Cropland can benefit wildlife nutritionally but may result in habitat loss because of changes in landscape composition and human disturbance. Methods We quantified the influence of cropland presence and coverage on mule deer spatial ecology in the southern Great Plains. …”
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Investigating the potential immunomodulatory effects of commercial oral probiotic supplements on equine gastrointestinal tract barrier function by Agnieszka Żak-Bochenek, Paulina Żebrowska-Różańska, Joanna Bajzert, Łukasz Łaczmański, Bogumiła Szponar, Natalia Siwińska, Klaudia Gładysz, Katarzyna Sikorska, Anna Chełmońska-Soyta

“…BackgroundOral probiotic dietary supplements are widely used in veterinary medicine, including in horses. …”
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Supragingival plaque microbiota and caries risk factors among children with mixed dentition by Justyna Opydo-Szymaczek, Natalia Torlińska-Walkowiak, Kalina Maćkowiak, Małgorzata Mizgier, Katarzyna Pacholak, Agnieszka Olejnik-Schmidt, Marcin Schmidt, Renata Śniatała

“…Abstract Background Dental plaque accumulation plays a key role in caries development. …”
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The Role of Mobile Apps in Obesity Management: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Carmelo Pujia, Yvelise Ferro, Elisa Mazza, Samantha Maurotti, Tiziana Montalcini, Arturo Pujia

“…ObjectiveThis meta-analysis aims to evaluate the efficacy of these apps in supporting weight loss and improving body composition in such populations. MethodsA systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted following PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines, with a search across databases including PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and others. …”
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Effect of intermittent fasting, portfolio-moderate-carbohydrate, and anti-inflammatory diets on cardio-metabolic status in pre-diabetic patients; an open-label randomized clinical... by Yahya Pasdar, Amir Saber, Nayebali Rezvani, Samaneh Bozorgi, Shima Moradi, Sahar Cheshmeh, Hossein Niazi, Farid Najafi

“…Abstract Background Pre-diabetes is a condition characterized by hyperglycemia that does not meet the cutoff for the diagnosis of diabetes and increases the risk of non-communicable diseases. …”
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A BOX-YOLOv8 framework for automated hyperspectral core analysis by Hongyan Zhu, Anjie Li, Chengzhi Lin, Shuai Qin, Junhao Xie, Jackey J.K. Chai, Russell Rogers, Jun-Li Xu

“…The framework identifies core boxes (BOX-YOLOv8, achieving 99.5% mAP@0.5), precisely segments these boxes for geometric correction (SAM2), and segments core/soil material from the background using spectral differences (MLP). This automated pipeline significantly improves processing time compared to manual methods. …”
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How to Study the Effects of Dietary Lipids on the Small Intestinal Microbiome? Methodological Design and Evaluation of the Human HealThy fAt, haPpy mIcRobiome (TAPIR) Proof-of-Conc... by Lonneke JanssenDuijghuijsen, Karen Fransen, Ruolei Deng, Corine Perenboom, Nicole de Wit, Guido Hooiveld, Mara van Trijp

“…Background: Emerging evidence highlights the importance of the small intestinal microbiota in digestion and metabolism, underscoring the challenging need for human studies beyond fecal analyses. …”
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Growth and gastrointestinal tolerance of healthy formula-fed infants: a multicentre, prospective observational study by Luis Blesa-Baviera, Ana Albors, Pedro Samblas, Úrsula Maraguat, Cristóbal Coronel-Rodríguez, Beatriz Abad, Elena Viciano, Francisco Javier Pérez-Sádaba, Cecilia Martínez-Costa

“…Abstract Background Infant formula with human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and increased β-palmitate mimics breast milk nutritional composition and clinical benefits. …”
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The effect of prenatal balanced energy and protein supplementation on gestational weight gain: An individual participant data meta-analysis in low- and middle-income countries. by Dongqing Wang, Uttara Partap, Enju Liu, Janaína Calu Costa, Ilana R Cliffer, Molin Wang, Sudeer Kumar Nookala, Vishak Subramoney, Brittany Briggs, Imran Ahmed, Alemayehu Argaw, Shabina Ariff, Nita Bhandari, Ranadip Chowdhury, Daniel Erchick, Armando García-Guerra, Masoumah Ghaffarpour, Giles Hanley-Cook, Lieven Huybregts, Fyezah Jehan, Fatemeh Kaseb, Nancy F Krebs, Carl Lachat, Tsering Pema Lama, Dharma S Manandhar, Elizabeth M McClure, Sophie E Moore, Ameer Muhammad, Lynnette M Neufeld, Andrew M Prentice, Amado D Quezada-Sánchez, Dominique Roberfroid, Naomi M Saville, Yasir Shafiq, Bhim P Shrestha, Bakary Sonko, Sajid Soofi, Sunita Taneja, James M Tielsch, Laéticia Céline Toe, Naser Valaei, Wafaie W Fawzi

“…<h4>Background</h4>Understanding the effects of balanced energy and protein (BEP) supplements on gestational weight gain (GWG) and how the effects differ depending on maternal characteristics and the nutritional composition of the supplements will inform the implementation of prenatal BEP interventions.…”
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Malaria transmission in the coastal zone and in the Centre of Côte d’Ivoire during the dry season by Tinma J. R. Gouamene, Constant A. V. Edi, Eric Kwadio, Constant G. N. Gbalegba, Julien Z. B. Zahouli, Benjamin G. Koudou

“…Abstract Background Malaria remains a threat in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Côte d'Ivoire, where it is endemic and represents the leading cause of hospital consultations, morbidity and mortality. …”
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Association between reduced lung function, hydration and nutritional status in patients on hemodialysis: An observational study using bioelectrical impedance vector analysis (BIVA) by Sheila Borges, Angela Teodósio da Silva, Taís Ferreira Martins, Letícia de Araújo Morais, Felipe Vilaça Cavallari Machado, Gerson Cipriano Júnior, Graziella França Bernardelli Cipriano

“…Methods: A cross-sectional study, including patients with CKD on HD, age >18 years. …”
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Rethinking the Paradigm of Using Ps for Diagnosing Compartment Syndrome by Yasser Bouklouch, BSc, MPH, July Agel, MA, ATC, William T. Obremskey, MD, MPH, MMHC, Andrew H. Schmidt, MD, Kathy Liu, MB, ChB, Jerald R. Westberg, MPH, Matthew Zakariah, BSc, Eli Bunzel, MD, Greer Henry, MSc, Andres Fidel Diaz, MD, Thierry Bégué, MD, Mitchell Bernstein, MD, Edward J. Harvey, MDCM, MSc

“…Background:. To evaluate the predictive power of 7 clinical signs and symptoms associated with acute compartment syndrome (ACS) of the leg, namely pain, paresthesia, paralysis, pallor, poikilothermia, pulselessness, and pressure on palpation (7P's). …”
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Diagnostic potential of salivary microbiota in persistent pulmonary nodules: identifying biomarkers and functional pathways using 16S rRNA sequencing and machine learning by Xiao Zeng, Qiong Ma, Chun-Xia Huang, Jun-Jie Xiao, Xi Fu, Yi-Feng Ren, Yu-Li Qu, Hong-Xia Xiang, Mao Lei, Ru-Yi Zheng, Yang Zhong, Ping Xiao, Xiang Zhuang, Feng-Ming You, Jia-Wei He

“…Abstract Background The aim of this study was to explore the microbial variations and biomarkers in the oral environment of patients with persistent pulmonary nodules (pPNs) and to reveal the potential biological functions of the salivary microbiota in pPNs. …”
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Tissue Engineering Construct for Articular Cartilage Restoration with Stromal Cells from Synovium vs. Dental Pulp—A Pre-Clinical Study by Tiago Lazzaretti Fernandes, João Paulo Cortez Santanna, Rafaella Rogatto de Faria, Enzo Radaic Pastore, Daniela Franco Bueno, Arnaldo José Hernandez

“…Background/Objectives: Cartilage injuries and osteoarthritis are prevalent public health problems, due to their disabling nature and economic impact. …”
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Gender representation in leadership & research: a 13-year review of the Annual Canadian Society of Otolaryngology Meetings by Grace Yi, Jennifer Payandeh, Dorsa Mavedatnia, Penelope Neocleous, Jacob Davidson, Jennifer Siu, Molly Zirkle, Julie E. Strychowsky, M. Elise Graham, Yvonne Chan

“…Abstract Background The gender disparity in surgical disciplines, specifically in speakers across North American medical and surgical specialty conferences, has been highlighted in recent literature. …”
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