Shifts in dominant tree species modulate phyllosphere microbial diversity and function in successional forests by Zi-wen Gao, Zheng-ning Xu, Yi-lin Li, Lin Chang, Ning Li, Yang-chun-zi Liao, Wen-jing Meng, Hui Sun, Lin Huang

“…Co-occurrence networks confirmed more complex and stable microbial compositions and interactions in the mixed forest. …”
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Effect of a Culturally Adapted Exercise Program on the Anthropometrics and Body Composition of Postmenopausal Women With Excess Weight Gain: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Isaac Mensah Bonsu, Corlia Brandt, Adedayo Tunde Ajidahun, Hellen Myezwa

“…Aims The study aimed to investigate the effect of a developed culturally appropriate exercise program for Ghanaian postmenopausal women with excess weight gain on the anthropometrics and body composition. Material and methods A single‐blind randomized controlled trial in which participants randomly received a culturally‐induced exercise program. …”
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Evaluating the impact of an oral nutrition supplement on biochemical profile, growth, and body composition in Indian children: an in-silico study by Sahana Sringari, Surabhi Vijaykumar, Manali Sherkane, Megha Venkatesh, Suranjana Gupta, Karan Lomore, K. V. Venkatesh, K. V. Venkatesh

“…Biochemically, the Horlicks intervention led to notable increases in serum nutrient levels, which correlated with higher growth velocities and enhanced body composition relative to plain milk. The model underscored the critical role of combined macro- and micronutrient supplementation, with two servings yielding more pronounced effects than one.ConclusionThis study provides important insights into the potential benefits of Horlicks interventions for enhancing child growth outcomes. …”
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Impact on Body Composition and Physical Fitness of an Exercise Program Based on Immersive Virtual Reality: A Case Report by Andrés Godoy-Cumillaf, Paola Fuentes-Merino, Frano Giakoni-Ramírez, Marcelo Maldonado-Sandoval, José Bruneau-Chávez, Eugenio Merellano-Navarro

“…<b>Methods</b>: The design is a case study with a quantitative approach developed through a physical activity intervention with immersive virtual reality in which body composition was evaluated considering fat and muscle components, and physical fitness considering cardiorespiratory fitness, speed-agility, and hand grip strength, through pre- and post-testing. …”
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The effects of circuit-based resistance training on blood pressure, arterial stiffness, and body composition in community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta-analys... by Zhongxu Hu, Shihua Jiang, Chenhao Hu, Boao Shen, Jinfa Gu

“…Subgroup analysis by training frequency showed that participants with high training frequency (&gt;3 sessions/week) reduce systolic blood pressure more significantly compared to moderate to low training frequency (≤2 sessions/week) while diastolic blood pressure show no difference between subgroups.ConclusionCBRT interventions improve blood pressure, arterial stiffness, and body composition in community-dwelling older adults significantly. …”
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Artificial intelligence generated 3D body composition predicts dose modifications in patients undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy for rectal cancer by Alex Besson, Ke Cao, Ahmed Mardinli, Lara Wirth, Josephine Yeung, Rory Kokelaar, Peter Gibbs, Fiona Reid, Justin M. Yeung

“…Methods A retrospective study (February 2013 to March 2023) examined the impact of body composition on neoadjuvant treatment outcomes for rectal cancer patients. …”
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Does abnormal weight affect sperm quality? A case-control study based on bioelectrical impedance analysis by Huang Liu, Xiaoxia Wang, Li Li, Zhiyong Zhu, Hai Lin, Yu Zhou, Houbin Zheng

“…After combining height and weight factors, we found the age, IBS, and PBF were more decisive and sensitive than body mass index (BMI).ConclusionBody composition has a certain impact on sperm quality, especially age, IBS, and PBF, which may be more accurate than BMI. …”
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Pregnancy exacerbates neutrophil responses in murine lungs and alters gut microbiota composition after cigarette smoke exposure by Ali Dehghani, Ali Dehghani, Lei Wang, Lei Wang, Johan Garssen, Johan Garssen, Eirini Styla, Thea Leusink-Muis, Ingrid van Ark, Gert Folkerts, Jeroen van Bergenhenegouwen, Jeroen van Bergenhenegouwen, Saskia Braber, Saskia Braber

“…This study explores the difference in response to cigarette smoke (CS) exposure between pregnant and non-pregnant mice by examining lung transcriptomic profiles, neutrophil numbers, key mediators of neutrophil chemotaxis, and gut microbiota composition. MethodsPregnant and non-pregnant mice were exposed to either air or CS. …”
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Clinical risk factors for sarcopenia in acute and chronic pancreatitis by Mitchell L. Ramsey, Andrew Lu, Kristyn Gumpper-Fedus, Stacey Culp, David Bradley, Darwin L. Conwell, Zobeida Cruz-Monserrate, J. Royce Groce, Samuel Han, Somashekar G. Krishna, Peter Lee, Thomas Mace, Georgios I. Papachristou, Kristen M. Roberts, Zarine K. Shah, Phil A. Hart

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Assessing Disease Activity in Pediatric Chronic Nonbacterial Osteomyelitis: A Proposal for Composite Scoring, Including Inactivity Measures by Christiane Reiser, Jens Klotsche, Anja Schnabel, Christine Hofmann, Nadine Groesch, Martina Niewerth, Kirsten Minden, Hermann Girschick

“…In single numeric scores only, clinical and MRI lesion scores reached significant changes (from baseline to 3 YFU: P = 0.003/P = 0.004). Composite scores, which include MRI DA scores consisting of one clinical patient‐based assessment parameter (PAG/PAP of DA), the PGDA and MRI lesion count are less dependent on subjective measures and demonstrate more pronounced changes over time of supposed CNO DA compared with the CNO CDAS. …”
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Composite dietary antioxidant index of antioxidant vitamins and sarcopenia risk: insights from the UK biobank and NHANES cohorts by HuiMin Liu, YuDi Xu, QingSheng Li, LingFei Yang, Xuan Yang, KaiXin Wang, Zhe Gong, Qiang Zhang, YanJie Jia

“…Abstract Background The composite dietary antioxidant index (CDAI), reflecting total dietary intake of antioxidant vitamins, may indicate overall antioxidant capacity. …”
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Body Composition Assessment Provides Prognostic Information in Patients With Cancer Affected by Chronic Graft vs. Host Disease by Asmita Mishra, Ram Thapa, Kevin Bigam, Martine Extermann, Rawan Faramand, Farhad Khimani, Xuefeng Wang, Vickie Baracos, Joseph A. Pidala

“…Methods We examined a single‐centre consecutive series (2005–2016) of HCT recipients with cGVHD and CT‐scans immediately proximal to cGVHD diagnosis to investigate association of radiographic body composition measures and mortality. …”
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Physicochemical, nutritional, antioxidant properties and stability monitoring of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) water from two localities in Cameroon by Pounde Djeumeni Hamilton, Kotue Taptue Charles, Achu Mercy Bih Loh, Nantchouang Nankam Aristide Loïc, Kansci Germain, Fokou Elie

“…As for stability, degradation processes are more intense at room temperature than in the refrigerator.…”
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Elevated Zinc and Potassium Levels in Renal Calculi Indicate Distinct Pathophysiological Mechanisms in Urolithiasis by Maciej Jaromin, Marcin Cichocki, Tomasz Konecki, Piotr Kutwin, Waldemar Maniukiewicz, Piotr Wysocki, Magdalena Gajek, Małgorzata Iwona Szynkowska-Jóźwik, Dariusz Moczulski

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Resistance and Impact Training During Weight Loss Improves Physical Function and Body Composition in Older Adults With Obesity by Jakub Mesinovic, Anoohya Gandham, Mavil May Cervo, Paul Jansons, Costas Glavas, Michael Braude, Juan Pena Rodriguez, Barbora De Courten, Ayse Zengin, Belinda R. Beck, Peter R. Ebeling, David Scott

“…Conclusion HiRIT appears to be safe and more effective than AT for improving gait speed in older adults with obesity undertaking dietary weight loss. …”
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Research on the Service Quality Evaluation System Construction of Future Community Health Scenario by WANG Wenting, WANG Jing, ZHOU Fengchen, LIU Kening, WANG Sheng

“…From October to December 2023, a two-round Delphi expert consultation method was used to refine the indicators, and the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) was applied to determine the weights and composite weights of each indicator. …”
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A cross-sectional study on dentists’ learning preferences for learning about light-curing units and resin-based composites by Afnan O. Al-Zain, Khlood Baghlaf, Omar Abdulwassi, Reem Almukairin, Maram Alanazi, Elaf Alshomrani, Sultan Alftaikhah, Richard B. Price

“…Aim: To identify the parameters dentists use when choosing an LCU or resin-based composite (RBC) and to determine the most effective educational method for dentists to learn about LCUs. …”
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Interfacial Effects Between Dental Impression and Die Materials and Their Role in the Internal Fit of Indirect Resin-Based Composite Restorations by Murillo Weissheimer, João Carlos S. N. Foly, Fabíola G. Carvalho, Eliseu A. Münchow

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> This study tested a method for evaluating the internal fit of indirect resin-based composite (RBC) restorations, as well as the influence of different combinations of impression and die materials on the reproducibility of the topography of teeth prepared for indirect RBC restoration. …”
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Designing of hydroxyapatite-gelatin based porous matrix as bone substitute: Correlation with biocompatibility aspects

“…In the present study polyacrylamide (PAm)-gelatin-hydroxyapatite (HA) composites have been synthesized by suspension polymerization method. …”
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Consensus stability among composite decision makers in the framework of hesitant fuzzy graph model with application to doctor–patient disputes by Tianming Zhang, Dayong Wang, Yejun Xu

“…To be specific, first, this research uses HFPRs to represent the preferences of individuals within a group, and thereby defines a consensus measurement method based on grey relational analysis. Then, the K-means clustering method is improved based on social trust network and grey relational analysis. …”
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