Effect of polishing technique and immersion in beverages on color stability of nanoceramic composites by Prajwal Shetty, Tina-Puthen Purayil, Kishore Ginjupalli, Kalyana-Chakravarthy Pentapati

“…Background: Polishing of dental composite restorations to achieve a highly smooth and reflective surface not only enhances esthetics but also their color stability and improves resistance to staining. …”
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Mineral composition of bread wheat lines with introgressions of alien genetic material by O. A. Orlovskaya, S. I. Vakula, L. V. Khotyleva, A. V. Kilchevsky

“…The aim of this work was to study the mineral composition in the grain of bread wheat lines with introgressions of the genetic material from Triticum L. spp.Materials and methods. …”
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An investigation into the protein composition of the teneral Glossina morsitans morsitans peritrophic matrix. by Clair Rose, Rodrigo Belmonte, Stuart D Armstrong, Gemma Molyneux, Lee R Haines, Michael J Lehane, Jonathan Wastling, Alvaro Acosta-Serrano

“…<h4>Background</h4>Tsetse flies serve as biological vectors for several species of African trypanosomes. …”
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Advancing body composition analysis: Transitioning beyond conventional BMI standards by Ricardo Rosero-Revelo, Mateo Tamayo, Marcio L. Griebeler

“… Background: Body mass index (BMI) remains the primary tool for obesity classification despite its limitations in assessing body composition. …”
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Clinical evaluation of reasons for replacement of amalgam vs composite posterior restorations by Ayah A Al-Asmar, Alaa HA Sabrah, Islam M Abd-Raheam, Noor H Ismail, Yara G Oweis

“…Background: The aim of the present study is to evaluate the most common reasons for replacing posterior amalgam and resin composite restorations in patients attending the university dental restorative clinics. …”
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Detection of Hydrophobicity Grade of Composite Insulators Based on MDC‐YOLO Algorithm by Shaotong Pei, Weiqi Wang, Chenlong Hu, Haichao Sun, Keyu Li, Mianxiao Wu, Bo Lan

“…However, the existing detection methods are difficult to effectively extract the water repellency level features in the complex background, and it is difficult to meet the real‐time requirements. …”
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Body composition and serum fetuin-A levels in patients with rheumatoid arthritis by E. V. Papichev, B. V. Zavodovsky, L. E. Sivordova, Yu. R. Akhverdyan, Yu. V. Polyakova, I. A. Zborovskaya

“…Background. Rheumatoid cachexia is a pathological condition which appears in patients with rheumatoid arthritis with low fat-free mass and normal or high body mass index. …”
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A composite measurement concept for monitoring cardiac function in Fabry disease by Pooja Nandi, Robert Ellis, Jennifer Hiros, Paul Howard, Biliana O. Veleva-Rotse

“…Abstract Background Fabry disease (FD) is an X-linked, multisystemic, progressive lysosomal disorder caused by GLA variants resulting in alpha-galactosidase A deficiency. …”
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Effects of USP25 knockout on the gut microbial diversity and composition in mice by Jinqiu Li, Zhonghui Chen, Xingchen Yan, Qizhou Chen, Cirong Chen, Huan Liu, Jianlin Shen

“…This study aimed to investigate the impact of USP25 gene deletion on the gut microbiota of mice, utilizing 16 S rRNA amplicon sequencing and metagenomic sequencing to provide a comprehensive analysis of microbial diversity, composition and functional characteristics. Methods We collected fecal samples from 10 wild type (WT) C57BL/6J mice and 10 USP25−/− mice (C57BL/6J-Usp25em1cyagen) for 16 S rRNA amplicon sequencing. …”
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The Impact of Malted Grains on Human Intestinal Microbiota Composition in an In Vitro Model by Carlos Gómez-Gallego, Roosa-Maria Willman, Kati Martikainen, Marjukka Kolehmainen

“…Background and Objectives: Malting barley (Hordeum vulgare) and wheat (Triticum aestivum) grains offer various nutritional benefits through controlled germination processes, including an increased fiber content, improved mineral bioavailability, higher levels of vitamins and antioxidants, and enhanced protein digestibility. …”
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The Alteration in Composition and Function of Gut Microbiome in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes by Xue Zhao, Yiding Zhang, Ruixue Guo, Wei Yu, Fanliang Zhang, Feng Wu, Jin Shang

“…Background. Diabetes mellitus (DM) has become one of the most common chronic metabolic diseases worldwide. …”
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Parameters of Body Composition Predict Clinical Course in Acute Colonic Diverticulitis by Alexey Surov, Mattes Hinnerichs, Iram Shahzadi, Nina P. Haag, Jan Robert Kröger, Berthold Gerdes, Saleem Elhabash, Jan Borggrefe

“…ABSTRACT Background Acute colonic diverticulitis (ACD) is the most common complication of colonic diverticulosis. …”
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Trends regarding the living environment and body composition among university students by Ilie Mihai, Larisa Rada, Carmen Enache, Monika Bejtka, Ihor Bakiko, Cristina Ioana Alexe

“…Background and Study Aim. The increasing reliance on technology for daily activities has led to a significant reduction in physical activity, especially among university students. …”
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Collagen–Chitosan Composites Enhanced with Hydroxytyrosol for Prospective Wound Healing Uses by Miguel P. Batista, Margarida Pimenta, Naiara Fernández, Ana Rita C. Duarte, Maria do Rosário Bronze, Joana Marto, Frédéric Bustos Gaspar

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Recent studies highlight the excellent wound-healing properties of collagen and chitosan materials. …”
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Icariin-loaded composite scaffold promotes osteogenic differentiation and bone regeneration by Dong-Sheng Jin, Zhang-Hong Zhao, Shi-Qiang Ruan, Wen-Liang Huang, Ren-Yuan Tian, Yu Wan, Jiang Deng

“…Abstract Background Bone defects remain a significant challenge in orthopedics, and traditional treatments often face limitations. …”
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Comparative In Vitro Analysis of Composite Resins Used in Clear Aligner Attachments by Francesca Gazzani, Denise Bellisario, Chiara Pavoni, Loredana Santo, Paola Cozza, Roberta Lione

“…<b>Background:</b> Attachments are essential components in clear aligner therapy, enhancing retention and improving the predictability of tooth movements. …”
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Altered diversity and composition of gut microbiota in Korean children with food allergy by Minyoung Jung, Ji Young Lee, Sukyung Kim, Jeongmin Song, Sehun Jang, Sanghee Shin, Min Hee Lee, Mi Jin Kim, Jiwon Kim, Han Byul Lee, Yeonghee Kim, Kangmo Ahn, Minji Kim, Jihyun Kim

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Seasonal variations in circulating endocannabinoidome mediators and gut microbiota composition in humans by Sophie Castonguay-Paradis, Élisabeth Demers-Potvin, Gabrielle Rochefort, Sébastien Lacroix, Julie Perron, Cyril Martin, Nicolas Flamand, Frédéric Raymond, Vincenzo Di Marzo, Alain Veilleux

“…However, there is a need for longitudinal studies in industrialized populations to comprehensively explore seasonal variations independently of lifestyle confounding factors.Objective To investigate the longitudinal effects of seasonal variations on the composition of the gut microbiome and the circulating levels of endocannabinoidome mediators in humans, while elucidating the contributing factors underlying these changes.Methods Plasma and fecal samples were collected at the end of both the winter and summer in a longitudinal cohort of 48 individuals living in Québec City (Canada). …”
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Impact of the Composite Allocation Score on Lung Transplant Waitlist and Posttransplant Outcomes by Ye In Christopher Kwon, BA, Holly Caboti-Jones, BS, Michael Keller, BS, Andrew Min-Gi Park, BA, Alan Lai, BS, Rachit D. Shah, MD, Zachary Fitch, MD, Vigneshwar Kasirajan, MD, Vipul Patel, MD, Zubair A. Hashmi, MD

“…Background. On March 9, 2023, the Composite Allocation Score (CAS) was introduced for all lung transplantation (LT) candidates. …”
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Should the Faecal Microbiota Composition Be Determined to Certify a Faecal Donor? by Celia Morales, Luna Ballestero, Patricia del Río, Raquel Barbero-Herranz, Leticia Olavarrieta, Leticia Gómez-Artíguez, Javier Galeano, José Avendaño-Ortiz, Juan Basterra, Rosa del Campo

“…Background/Objectives: Faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is considered a safe and effective therapy for recurrent <i>Clostridioides difficile</i> infection. …”
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