Development and validation of the Meiji Nutritional Profiling System for children by Ryota Wakayama, Tao Yu, Adam Drewnowski, Satoshi Takasugi, Tomohito Horimoto, Chiharu Tsutsumi

“…BackgroundThe Meiji Nutritional Profiling System (Meiji NPS) takes into account life-stage differences and addresses specific health challenges in different age groups in Japan.ObjectivesThis study aimed to develop the Meiji NPS for younger (3–5 years) and older (6–11 years) children to encourage product reformulation and promote proper growth and development.MethodsMeiji NPS scores for 1,091 foods listed in the Japanese Food Standard Composition Table were calculated and compared with nutrient profiles (NPs) for children developed by the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific or Nutrient-Rich Foods Index 9.3 (NRF9.3).ResultsFor younger children, the Meiji NPS scores ranged from −442.3 to 423.9, and for older children, the Meiji NPS scores ranged from −265.5 to 386.5. …”
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Longitudinal change and causal relationship between gut microbiota and gestational diabetes mellitus by Xinrui Wu, Xinpeng Liu, Hongzhuan Tan, Jialin Song, Shujuan Ma, Yixiong Tan

“…Abstract Background Recent studies have increasingly shown the connection between gut microbiome and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). …”
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Efficacy of therapeutic fasting and plant-based diet in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (NutriFast): study protocol for a randomised controlled clinical trial by Anika M Hartmann

“…Background Previous studies have shown beneficial effects of therapeutic fasting and plant-based dietary interventions on disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for a duration of up to 1 year. …”
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The urinary microbiome in association with diabetes and diabetic kidney disease: A systematic review. by Tiscar Graells, Yi-Ting Lin, Shafqat Ahmad, Tove Fall, Johan Ärnlöv

“…<h4>Background</h4>The urinary microbiome, or urobiome, is a novel area of research that has been gaining attention recently, as urine was thought to be sterile for years. …”
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Enterobacterial repetitive intergenic consensus typing of pathogenic Escherichia coli by Israa Ali

“…Background: Escherichia coli (E. coli) is considered as an opportunistic pathogen. …”
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An open-label interventional clinical study evaluating sweating function in dupilumab treatment for atopic dermatitis by Mai Matsumoto, Yuta Koike, Motoi Takenaka, Hiroyuki Murota

“…BackgroundSweat plays a crucial role in maintaining skin homeostasis but is also considered a factor that exacerbates atopic dermatitis (AD). …”
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Effect of CAD/CAM Position and Thickness of Ultra-Translucent Multilayered Zirconia on Color Aspects by Palanupap Pongtongkham, Nathawat Pleumsamran, Kullapop Suttiat

“…Background. Ultra-translucent multilayered zirconia restorations fabricated using computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology have recently gained popularity. …”
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The effect of three sport games in physical education on the health-related fitness of male university students by Mohammed H.H. Mohammed

“…Background and Study Aim. Few controlled studies have been conducted on the effect of sports games as a physical education (PE) course on the health-related fitness of university students. …”
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Modeling the spectrum and determinants of multimorbidity risk among older adults in India. by Ajay Kumar, Bharti Singh

“…<h4>Background</h4>India is passing through a parallel phase of demographic and epidemiological transition coupled with the shifting burden of multimorbidity. …”
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Do Preparation Techniques Transform the Metabolite Profile of Platelet-Rich Plasma? by Bilge Başak Fidan, Emine Koç, Emine Çiftçi Özotuk, Ozan Kaplan, Mustafa Çelebier, Feza Korkusuz

“…Samples from both single- and multi-donor groups showed high intra-group similarity, indicating that preparation method is a major determinant of PRP’s biochemical composition. …”
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Distinct microbial signatures of liquid biopsy samples during gastric carcinogenesis and insights from extracellular vesicle analysis by Hee Sang You, Jae Yong Park, Hochan Seo, Beom Jin Kim, Jae Gyu Kim

“…Background/Aims The early detection of gastric cancer is crucial for improving patient outcomes. …”
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Utilizing metagenomic profiling and machine learning model to identify bacterial biomarkers for major depressive disorder by Xuan Wang, Di Cao, Hanlin Zhang, Wei Chen, Jiaxin Sun, Huimin Hu

“…The objective of this study was to explore the potential of microbial biomarkers in the diagnosis of major depressive disorder.MethodsIn this study, we used a metagenomic approach to analyze the composition and differences of gut bacterial communities in 36 patients with major depressive disorder and 36 healthy individuals. …”
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Mobilization of fruit, small fruit and nut crop genetic resources in Belarus by Z. A. Kazlouskaya, L. V. Fralova, A. A. Taranau, V. A. Yakimovich, I. G. Palubiatka

“…Background. Natural populations of fruit and small fruit plants in Belarus and their specific and varietal composition for a long time attracted the attention of pomologists and breeders. …”
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Longitudinal Study of Vaginal Microbiota in Pregnant Women Following in Vitro Fertilization by Yu Tong, Qiang Sun, Xiaoguang Shao, Zhijian Wang

“…Background: We investigated the composition and dynamic changes of vaginal microbiota (VM) in pregnant women who underwent in vitro fertilization (IVF), as well as VM in relation to preterm birth. …”
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Utilizing Artificial Intelligence for Microbiome Decision-Making: Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children from Bosnia and Herzegovina by Džana Bašić-Čičak, Jasminka Hasić Telalović, Lejla Pašić

“…Background/Objectives: The study of microbiome composition shows positive indications for application in the diagnosis and treatment of many conditions and diseases. …”
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Assessment of Particulate Matter Emissions from Tobacco Products by Dimitrios Zarvalis, Penelope Baltzopoulou, Daniel Deloglou, Emmanuel Daskalos, Leonidas Chasapidis, Eleni Papaioannou, George Karagiannakis

“…Abstract Background Particulate emissions from tobacco products vary significantly between product types. …”
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New Findings in Prominent Lower Eyelid Fat Pads Possibly Contributing to Their Etiology: Two Prospective Studies by Iliana E. Sweis, MD, Bryan C. Cressey, JD

“…Background:. Little is known about the actual composition of prominent orbital fat pads. …”
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Crosstalk between the gut microbiota and brain network topology in poststroke aphasia patients: perspectives from neuroimaging findings by Yun Cao, Jiaqin Huang, Danli Zhang, Jianguang Ji, Xiaojing Lei, Zhongjian Tan, Jingling Chang

“…Background: Emerging evidence indicates that gut inflammatory and immune response play a key role in the pathophysiology of stroke and may become a promising therapeutic target. …”
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Glycaemic Response to Quality Protein Maize Grits by Leonora N. Panlasigui, Cecile L. T. Bayaga, Erniel B. Barrios, Kim L. Cochon

“…Background. Carbohydrates have varied rates of digestion and absorption that induces different hormonal and metabolic responses in the body. …”
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Hydrophobic Ion Pairing of Polymyxin B with Oleic Acid: A Dissipative Particle Dynamics Simulation Study by Nargess Mehdipour, Sima Kiani, Hossein Eslami

“…<b>Background:</b> Hydrophobic ion pairing is a technique for reducing the hydrophilicity of charged molecules (drugs) by pairing them with oppositely charged hydrophobic counterions. …”
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