Prevalence and Associated Factors of Dynapenia, Pre-Sarcopenia, and Sarcopenia in Korean Adults: A Cross-Sectional Epidemiological Study by Do-Youn Lee

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: This study examined the prevalence and risk factors of dynapenia, pre-sarcopenia, and sarcopenia among Korean adults using nationally representative data. …”
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Identification of a PANoptosis-related gene signature reveals therapeutic potential of SFRP2 in pulmonary arterial hypertension by Li Li, Mukamengjiang Juaiti

“…BackgroundPulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a serious condition marked by elevated pulmonary artery pressure, often progressing to right heart failure and high mortality. …”
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Host immune response to mosquito-transmitted chikungunya virus differs from that elicited by needle inoculated virus. by Saravanan Thangamani, Stephen Higgs, Sarah Ziegler, Dana Vanlandingham, Robert Tesh, Stephen Wikel

“…<h4>Background</h4>Mosquito-borne diseases are a worldwide public health threat. …”
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Anterior intra-pelvic approach and corona mortis vascular anastomoses: A clinical anatomical study shows high frequency by Güzel Yunus, Elmadağ Nuh Mehmet, Arazi Mehmet, Özen Kemal Emre, Çiçekcibaşı Aynur Emine

“…Background/Aim. Corona mortis vascular anastomoses (CMVA) must be located during surgical gold standard treatment method for displaced acetabular fractures. …”
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The effect of the aqueous and methanol fennel stem extracts (Foeniculum vulgare Miller) on isolated rat ileum contractility by Gočmanac-Ignjatović Marija, Kitić Dušanka, Radenković Mirjana, Kostić Milica, Milutinović Milica, Nedin-Ranković Gorana, Branković Suzana

“…Background/Aim. The fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Miller, Apiaceae) has a long history of use as traditional herb medicine due to its carminative properties. …”
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Liver Assessment in Patients with Ataxia-Telangiectasia: Transient Elastography Detects Early Stages of Steatosis and Fibrosis by H. Donath, S. Wölke, V. Knop, U. Heß, R. P. Duecker, J. Trischler, T. Poynard, R. Schubert, S. Zielen

“…Background. Ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T) is a rare autosomal-recessive multisystem disorder characterized by pronounced cerebellar ataxia, telangiectasia, cancer predisposition, and altered body composition. …”
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Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Metema and Quara districts, Northwestern Ethiopia by Daniel Tadesse, Getinet Masresha, Ermias Lulekal, Asmamaw Alemu

“…Abstract Background Wild edible plants (WEPs) are vital to enhance food security and generate income. …”
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Enhanced dominance of nitrate-reducing bacteria using a combination of nitrate and erythritol in in vitro cultured oral biofilm by Akihiko Fujii, Tomoki Akatsu, Hatsumi Souno, Sawako Kawano, Yoshihiko Minegishi, Noriyasu Ota

“…Background Oral nitrate-reducing bacteria are associated with good oral health, with inorganic nitrate specifically promoting the growth of these beneficial bacteria. …”
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Inclusive MOOCs as an antidote to stereotype threat in education: state of the art and future directions by Katharina-Maria Illgen, Lorena Göritz, Daniel Stattkus, Jan Heinrich Beinke, Oliver Thomas

“…Moreover, it is of significant societal and organizational relevance, particularly in promoting diversity within STEM fields and beyond and creating a more equitable future where learners can flourish, regardless of background or prevailing stereotypes.…”
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Updated list and new records of macroalgae from the Gulf of Morrosquillo, Colombian Caribbean by Humberto Luis Quintana Manotas, Diego Alexander Hernández-Contreras, Brigitte Gavio

“… Background and Aims: Macroalgae are primary producers of marine ecosystems, so the information regarding their species composition and distribution is necessary to develop conservation strategies and sustainable use of the coastal coastlines they inhabit. …”
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Using Metabolic Testing to Personalize Behavioral Obesity Treatment by Leonard H. Epstein, John W. Apolzan, Molly Moore, Nicholas V. Neuwald, Myles S. Faith

“…ABSTRACT Background There are large individual differences in weight loss and maintenance. …”
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Relationships between overweight, obesity and physical fitness of nine- 12-year-old South African children by Leani Truter, Anita Pienaar, D. du Toit

“…This study aims to determine relationships between overweight, obesity and physical fitness of 10-12 year old South African children. Methods: Anthropometric (BMI, fat percentage) and physical fitness (cardiovascular endurance, body composition, muscle strength and endurance, flexibility) measurements were obtained from 280 children, aged 10-12 (128 boys, 152 girls) using the FITNESGRAMM and Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency-II. …”
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Creating a culture, not just a space-A qualitative investigation into reflective practice groups in inpatient mental health settings from the perspectives of facilitators and atten... by Pui Lok Joshua Yiu, Abbie McDonogh, Harpreet Gill, Jo Billings

“…<h4>Background</h4>Working in inpatient mental health settings is often characterised by highly emotive work and staff shortages. …”
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Salivary microbiome is associated with the response to chemoradiotherapy in initially inoperable patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma by Yuan He, Xiao-Yang Li, An-Qi Hu, Dong Qian

“…Background The salivary microbiome may interact with chemoradiotherapy through dynamic changes in microbial composition and systemic immunity. …”
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Music-stylized hierarchical dance synthesis with user control by Yanbo Cheng, Yichen Jiang, Yingying Wang

“…Background: Synthesizing dance motions to match musical inputs is a significant challenge in animation research. …”
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Central obesity is more strongly associated with vertebral fractures than general obesity: a cross-sectional study by Yen-Huai Lin, Michael Mu Huo Teng

“…This study aimed to investigate the associations between measures of general and central obesity and vertebral fractures. Methods This cross-sectional study of 1,011 postmenopausal women used dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry to measure bone density and body composition. …”
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Effects of moderate magnesium application on rice milling quality, nutritional value and eating quality by Yongbing Wang, Zhaohui Ma, Haitao Cheng, Wenyan Lyu, Dong Wang

“…BackgroundMagnesium (Mg), an essential secondary macronutrient for plant growth and development, and its dose–response relationships with crop yield and quality remain to be systematically characterized.MethodsThe experiment was conducted at Shenyang Agricultural University using the locally predominant rice cultivar “Liaojing 294.” …”
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Volatile compounds variation and phytochemicals of leaf and stem of Dorema ammoniacum D. Don. Wild populations by Mohamad Norani, Mohammad-Taghi Ebadi, Mahdi Ayyari

“…Background: Dorema ammoniacum D. Don. is an important perennial medicinal plant which is belonging to the Apiaceae family. …”
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Biological fungal treatment of olive cake for better utilization in ruminants nutrition in Egypt by Mohamed Fadel, Dina Helmy El-Ghonemy

“…Background Crop residues and agro-industrial by-products, available in appreciable quantities, can play a significant role in the nutrition of ruminants. …”
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Integrated Approaches to Managing Cystic Fibrosis: From Nutritional Optimization to Therapeutic Advancements by Salehe Akhondian, Saeedeh Talebi

“…Background: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is associated with numerous nutritional and health challenges that significantly impact the patient's quality of life and clinical outcomes. …”
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