Age-related dynamics of predominant methanogenic archaea in the human gut microbiome by Rokhsareh Mohammadzadeh, Alexander Mahnert, Tejus Shinde, Christina Kumpitsch, Viktoria Weinberger, Helena Schmidt, Christine Moissl-Eichinger

“…Abstract Background The reciprocal relationship between aging and alterations in the gut microbiota is a subject of ongoing research. …”
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The role of the distribution of adipose tissue in the body in patients with metabolic syndrome and endometrial hyperplasia: A prospective study by Yulia E. Dobrokhotova, Irina Iu. Il'ina, Svetlana A. Khlynova, Dmitry V. Nikolaev, Svetlana P. Shchelykalina, Alisa D. Fisenko

“…Bioimpedance analysis was used to assess body composition. Materials and methods. A prospective analysis of 61 patients with EH and BMI25 kg/m2 was conducted. …”
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Different cutoff values of the skeletal muscle mass and myosteatosis result in different clinical impact on overall survival in oncology. A subanalysis of a clinical trial by Alexey Surov, Maximilian Thormann, Andreas Wienke, Jens Ricke, Max Seidensticker

“…Abstract Background Body composition analysis, particularly the assessment of sarcopenia and myosteatosis, has emerged as a potential prognostic tool in oncology. …”
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GGV formula attenuates CCl4-induced hepatic injury in mice by modulating the gut microbiota and metabolites by Yifang Wang, Yihua Zhang, Yinting He, Shixun Zhang, Bo Huang, Yarong Wang, Weibin Lin, Weicheng Xiao, Zhenzhuang Zou, Zhenzhuang Zou, Guozhen Cui

“…BackgroundLiver disease is a global health issue requiring effective therapeutic interventions. …”
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Correlation of the intestinal flora and its metabolites with the colonic transport function in functional constipation by Lunan Hu, Qihong Liu, Xiao Ke, Peilin Zhao, Wenyi Fang, Yan Ren

“…However, the microbiota composition associated with FC and the mechanisms by which metabolites influence gut motility remain poorly understood.MethodsStool samples were collected from 60 participants (20 FC patients with delayed colonic transit time, 20 FC patients with normal colonic transit time, and 20 healthy controls), and macrogenomics and metabolomics were used to assess the differences in the microbiota and metabolite composition of different colonic transit functions in FC. …”
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Targeting Toll-like receptor 4 and microbiota dysregulation: a new frontier in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease management by K.B. Kvit

“…Background. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a widespread chronic liver condition affecting nearly a quarter of the global population. …”
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One day you'll wake up and won't have to go to work: The impact of changes in time use on mental health following retirement. by Tim Olds, Nicola W Burton, Judy Sprod, Carol Maher, Katia Ferrar, Wendy J Brown, Jannique van Uffelen, Dorothea Dumuid

“…<h4>Background</h4>Retirement is a life transition involving an obligatory change in how people use their time. …”
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Analysis of vaginal microbiota during postpartum and postmenopausal periods based on metagenomics by Xiaocui Li, Zhan Zhang, Huihui Bai, Zhaohui Liu

“…Traditional as well as new detection methods (such as 16 S RNA sequencing) have limitations in detecting the composition of vaginal microbiota. …”
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Dynamics and diversity of vaginal microbiota in bacterial vaginosis among Thai patients treated with metronidazole by Auttawit Sirichoat, Pranom Buppasiri, Kiatichai Faksri, Viraphong Lulitanond

“…Background: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a significant global public health issue due to its high recurrence rate and association with various adverse health effects. …”
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Association of Human Intestinal Microbiota with Lifestyle Activity, Adiposity, and Metabolic Profiles in Thai Children with Obesity by Chonnikant Visuthranukul, Sira Sriswasdi, Surapun Tepaamorndech, Yutthana Joyjinda, Puthita Saengpanit, Tanisa Kwanbunbumpen, Ekkarit Panichsillaphakit, Jaraspong Uaariyapanichkul, Sirinuch Chomtho

“…Background. Dysbiosis of intestinal microbiota may be linked to pathogenesis of obesity and metabolic disorders. …”
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Metagenomic characterization of oral microbiome signatures to predict upper gastrointestinal and pancreaticobiliary cancers: a case–control study by Sujin Oh, Jaihwan Kim, Cheol Min Shin, Hyo-Jung Lee, Hye Seung Lee, Kyoung Un Park

“…Abstract Background This study investigated the oral microbiome signatures associated with upper gastrointestinal (GI) and pancreaticobiliary cancers. …”
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Drivers of primary care appointment volumes before and after the COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal study by Tianchang Zhao, Rachel Meacock, Matt Sutton

“…Conclusions from previous studies which used only pre-pandemic data may no longer be applicable under these new configurations. Methods This study aims to investigate whether the relationships between primary care appointment rates and their determinants, including workforce composition and the age structure of registered patients, have changed after the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Determinants of change in timely first antenatal booking among pregnant women in Ethiopia: A decomposition analysis. by Melaku Yalew, Bezawit Adane, Yitayish Damtie, Bereket Kefale, Reta Dewau, Kefale Mektu, Mastewal Arefaynie, Assefa Andargie

“…<h4>Background</h4>Even though maternal health was highly targeted in different global strategies, maternal mortality could not be decreased as was expected. …”
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Alterations in subgingival microbiome and advanced glycation end-products levels in periodontitis with and without type 1 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study by Jialu Chen, Hong Wang, ShouShan Bu, Xiaofan Cheng, Xiaoya Hu, Min Shen, Hai Zhuang

“…Abstract Background Existing studies predominantly focused on the relationship between periodontitis and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), with limited data on the association between periodontitis and type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). …”
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The impact of CT-based adipose tissue distribution and sarcopenia on treatment outcomes in patients with high-risk soft tissue sarcoma by Luc M. Berclaz, Dorit Di Gioia, Michael Völkl, Vindi Jurinovic, Alexander Klein, Hans Roland Dürr, Thomas Knösel, Bianca Teodorescu, Stefan Enßle, Michaela Rippl, Michael von Bergwelt-Baildon, Wolfgang G. Kunz, Lars H. Lindner, Anton Burkhard-Meier

“…Abstract Background The prognostic and predictive value of obesity and sarcopenia remains poorly defined in patients with high-risk soft tissue sarcoma (HR-STS). …”
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Evaluation of anthropometric parameters based on emotional eating by Martina Gažarová, Natalia Tobola

“…Background Emotions and moods are important regulators of food intake. …”
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Characteristics of metabolic syndrome in the servicemen with erosive esophagitis in wartime conditions by L.M. Mosiychuk, O.M. Shevtsova, O.M. Tatarchuk, O.P. Petishko

“…Background. Among the well-known factors contribu­ting to the prevalence of erosive esophagitis, the leading one is an increase in the number of individuals with obesity and insulin resistance. …”
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Early-life and concurrent predictors of the healthy adolescent microbiome in a cohort study by Hannah E. Laue, Amy D. Willis, Fang Wang, Melinda C. MacDougall, Yingying Xu, Margaret R. Karagas, Juliette C. Madan, Abby F. Fleisch, Bruce P. Lanphear, Kim M. Cecil, Kimberly Yolton, Aimin Chen, Jessie P. Buckley, Joseph M. Braun

“…Abstract Background The microbiome of adolescents is poorly understood, as are factors influencing its composition. …”
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Impact of toothpaste use on the subgingival microbiome: a pilot randomized clinical trial by Margarita Iniesta, Viviane Vasconcelos, Florencia Laciar, Paula Matesanz, Mariano Sanz, David Herrera

“…Abstract Background The subgingival microbiome plays a key role in the gingivitis development, but the impact of toothbrushing with toothpaste on the subgingival microbial composition is not well understood. …”
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Correlation between angiotensin converting enzyme gene polymorphism and endurance performance of novice adolescent wrestlers by Ameneh Pourrahim Ghouroghchi, Nasrin SeyedKhandani, Mahrokh Dehghani, Maarefat Siahkohian

“…Background: Gene polymorphisms are related to athletic performance. …”
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