Effect of JumpstartMD, a Commercial Low-Calorie Low-Carbohydrate Physician-Supervised Weight Loss Program, on 22,407 Adults by Sean Bourke, John Magaña Morton, Paul Williams

“…LOCF estimates were −6.5 ± 0.03 kg, −7.2 ± 0.03% with 27.1 ± 0.3% achieving ≥10% weight loss at 3 mo; −7.7 ± 0.04 kg, −8.5 ± 0.04% with 36.3 ± 0.3% achieving ≥10% weight loss at 6 mo; and −7.7 ± 0.1 kg, −8.4 ± 0.1% with 34.6 ± 0.3% achieving ≥10% weight loss after 12 mo. Frequent health coach meetings was a major determinant of weight loss, with women and men attending ≥75% of their weekly appointments losing 8.8 ± 0.04 and 11.9 ± 0.1 kg, respectively, after 3 mo, 13.1 ± 0.1 and 16.5 ± 0.3 kg after 6 mo, and 16.5 ± 0.3 and 19.4 ± 0.8 kg after 12 mo. …”
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Climate Warming Controls Vegetation Growth with Increasing Importance of Permafrost Degradation in the Northern Hemisphere During 1982–2022 by Yadong Liu, Xiaodong Wu, Tonghua Wu, Guojie Hu, Defu Zou, Yongping Qiao, Xianhua Wei, Xiaoying Fan, Xuchun Yan

“…Climate factors affect multiple aspects of the environment, while permafrost degradation has a significant impact on soil moisture and nutrient availability, both of which are crucial for ecosystem health and vegetation growth. However, the quantitative analysis of climate and permafrost remains largely unknown, hindering our ability to predict future vegetation changes in permafrost regions. …”
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Association between sex steroid hormones and α-klotho: Results from the NHANES 2013-2016 and Mendelian randomization study by Andong Guo, Pengcheng Chen, Jishuang Cao, Chenrui Wu, Sentai Ding

“…Methods: Based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2013–2016, this study performed weighted multivariable-adjusted logistic regression to evaluate the association between sex steroid hormones and α-Klotho. …”
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Profil Sindrom Stevens Johnson pada Pasien Rawat Inap di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang Periode Januari 2010 sampai Desember 2011 by Amelia Rahayu, Rina Gustia, Rahmatini .

“…Although this case is rare, it has a significant public health impact because of high mortality and morbidity. …”
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Acute therapeutic effects and pathophysiology of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis neuropathy by Fumitaka Shimizu, Mariko Oishi, Toshihiko Maeda, Yukio Takeshita, Hideaki Nishihara, Ryota Sato, Takashi Kanda, Masayuki Nakamori, Michiaki Koga, Miwako Fujisawa, Yuki Mizumoto, Nanami Yamanaka, Takashi Nawata, Tatsuya Okafuji, Susumu Fujikawa, Kinya Matsuo, Joe Nemoto, Masaya Honda

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Cecum microbiota composition, fermentation characteristics, and immunometabolic biomarkers of Yunshang black goat fed varying dietary energy and protein levels by Binlong Fu, Xiaoqi Zhao, Muhammad Khan, Yanting Jiang, Weijuan Li, Maida Mushtaq, Baiji Danzeng, Xiaojun Ni, Zobia Azeem, Qingyong Shao, Bai Xue, Yina Ouyang

“…Moreover, it is well known that changes in dietary regimens including nutrient levels result in varied gut microbiota composition, and ultimately, the performance and health of these animals.MethodsThe current study examined the effects of varying dietary energy and protein levels on the cecal fermentation, immune biomarkers, and microbiota characteristics of 80 male Yunshan Black Goats (6 months, ~35.82 ± 2.79 kg), divided into four diets: 1) High Energy-High Protein (HEHP), 2) High Energy-Low Protein (HELP), 3) Low Energy-High Protein (LEHP), and 4) Low Energy-Low Protein (LELP). …”
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Differential impact of TIM-3 ligands on NK cell function by Xin Zhang, Lazar Vujanovic, Riyue Bao, Robert L Ferris, Tullia C Bruno, Aditi Kulkarni, Hridesh Banerjee, Housaiyin Li, Juncheng Wang, Lawrence P Kane, Pragati Upadhyay, Jennifer L Anderson, Onyedikachi Victor Onyekachi, Lidia M R B Arantes

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Characteristics, clinical manifestations and management of leprosy in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: A 20-year retrospective study by J S Sons, Z N Mkhize, N C Dlova, C Aldous, P R Bhat, A V Chateau

“…Although leprosy, a neglected tropical disease, has been eliminated (<1 case per 10 000 population) in South Africa (SA) since 1926, according to the World Health Organization, new cases continue to be reported. …”
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Assessment of relative energy deficiency in sport and malnutrition prevalence in female endurance runners by energy availability questionnaire, bioelectrical impedance analysis and... by Samantha Sharp, Roni Mashiach-Fransis, Nicola Keay, Adrian Slee

“…Summary: Background and Aims: Low energy availability (LEA) underpins Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) - a multisystemic syndrome impacting athletic performance and overall health. Despite its prevalence, research examining clinical REDs indicators in female runners is limited. …”
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Sedentarismo e inactividad física según sexo, edad y nivel socioeconómico en el País Vasco. Estudio transversal by Marta Ijalba Martínez, Antonio Moreno Llamas, Unai Martín Roncero

“…Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted based on the 2018 Basque Autonomous Community Health Survey (n = 7814 adults). Crude prevalences of sedentarism and physical inactivity, overall and by age group, were calculated, as well as the existence of a socioeconomic pattern was assessed through robust Poisson regression models. …”
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Functional and Anatomical Outcomes of Pars Plana Vitrectomy for Lamellar Macular Hole: Long-Term Follow-Up by Fabrizio Giansanti, Cristina Nicolosi, Giuseppe Ruben Barbera, Giulio Vicini, Flavia Lucarelli, Edoardo Traniello Gradassi, Vittoria Murro, Gianni Virgili, Daniela Bacherini

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Iterative optimization annotation pipeline and ALSS-YOLO-Seg for efficient banana plantation segmentation in UAV imagery by Ang He, Ang He, Ximei Wu, Ximei Wu, Xing Xu, Xing Xu, Jing Chen, Jing Chen, Xiaobin Guo, Xiaobin Guo, Sheng Xu, Sheng Xu

“…Precise segmentation of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-captured images plays a vital role in tasks such as crop yield estimation and plant health assessment in banana plantations. By identifying and classifying planted areas, crop areas can be calculated, which is indispensable for accurate yield predictions. …”
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Real-world clinical and economic impacts of delayed rotator cuff repair surgery in Japan: analysis of a large claims database by Hiroyuki Sugaya, MD, Yuki Otaka, BS, Yuichi Shiotsuki, MS, MPH, Akie Seno, BSc, MBA

“…Methods: This study utilized JMDC health insurance claims data from January 2012 to February 2021. …”
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Evaluation and Management of Patients with Seizures in the Emergency Department: A One-Year Analysis by K. Puteikis, K. Zdanytė, R. Mameniškienė

“…Adult patients with diagnoses (coded in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, ICD-10-AM) of syncope (R55), epilepsy (G40) or other and unspecified convulsions (R56.8) assigned either by the emergency medical services or the ED staff were involved in the study (315 cases). …”
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Probiotic potential and safety properties of Limosilactobacillus fermentum A51 with high exopolysaccharide production by Guangqiang Wei, Daodian Wang, Daodian Wang, Teng Wang, Gao Wang, Yunmei Chai, Yufang Li, Minhui Mei, Hao Wang, Aixiang Huang

“…IntroductionExopolysaccharides (EPS) produced by Lactic acid bacteria have many health benefits and unique physicochemical properties. …”
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Evaluation of the transmission-blocking potential of Plasmodium vivax antigen Pvg37 using transgenic rodent parasites and clinical isolates by Di Zhang, Yan Zhao, Dongyan Liu, Fei Liu, Pengbo Liu, Biying Zhang, Zifang Wu, Wanlapa Roobsoong, Sirasate Bantuchai, Sataporn Thongpoon, Piyarat Sripoorote, Meilian Wang, Liwang Cui, Yaming Cao

“…BackgroundPlasmodium vivax is a major cause of malaria, particularly outside Africa, necessitating effective strategies for public health management. Transmission-blocking vaccines (TBVs) have shown the potential to inhibit malaria transmission by targeting antigens expressed in sexual-stage parasites. …”
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Fabrication of tin nanoparticles with functionalized platinum nanodendrites on ITO electrode for simultaneous detection of Cd2+, Pb2+, and Cu2+ ions by Nurul Hidayah Ramli, Noorhashimah Mohamad Nor, Zainovia Lockman, Khairunisak Abdul Razak

“…The industrial discharge of heavy metals led to the accumulation in food chains, causing significant risks to human health and the environment. The detection of heavy metals is crucial for monitoring heavy metal contamination. …”
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Identification of therapeutic target genes for age-related hearing loss through systematic genome-wide mendelian randomization of druggable genes by Kun Zhang, Bo Hou, Tao Yan, Ruru Qiao, Peng Qu, Xinbo Xu, Hanbing Zhang

“…Background: Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is a common sensory disorder with significant public health implications. However, few effective treatment options are available. …”
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Risk prediction modeling for cardiorenal clinical outcomes in patients with non-diabetic CKD using US nationwide real-world data by Christoph Wanner, Johannes Schuchhardt, Chris Bauer, Meike Brinker, Frank Kleinjung, Tatsiana Vaitsiakhovich

“…Abstract Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health problem, affecting over 840 million individuals. …”
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Analyzing Serum Level Changes in Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate, Dihydrotestosterone, Progesterone, and Prolactin after Radioactive Iodine Treatment for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma by Mehrosadat Alavi, Mohammad Atefi, Farzaneh Raeisi

“…However, there are concerns about possible side effects of RIT on different hormones that are important in different aspects including the immune defense system, cardiovascular system, pregnancy, and reproductive health. This study aimed to assess the impact of RIT on reliable hormonal markers levels including dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S) and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in men as well as progesterone and prolactin in women undergoing treatment for PTC. …”
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