Cardiopulmonary fitness in children/adolescents with chronic kidney disease and the impact of exercise training: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational study and ra... by Fan Zhang, Yan Bai, Liuyan Huang, Yifei Zhong

“…The results of a meta-analysis based on a pre-post single-arm trial showed that compared to baseline, exercise training improved the 6MWD by approximately 58.17 m (95% CI 16.27–100.06), with very low evidence.Conclusions This systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies and clinical trials that included children/adolescents with CKD found that cardiorespiratory fitness is severely reduced in this population and that exercise training may be an effective strategy for improvement. …”
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Factors Related to Oral Health-Related Quality of Life of Independent Brazilian Elderly by Karla Giovana Bavaresco Ulinski, Mariele Andrade do Nascimento, Arinilson Moreira Chaves Lima, Ana Raquel Benetti, Regina Célia Poli-Frederico, Karen Barros Parron Fernandes, Marina Lourdes Calvo Fracasso, Sandra Mara Maciel

“…Health authorities must address all these factors when planning interventions on oral health for this population.…”
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The Safety and Tolerability of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Phosphate with Sodium Ferrous Citrate in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Bahrain by Feryal Al-Saber, Waleed Aldosari, Mariam Alselaiti, Hesham Khalfan, Ahmed Kaladari, Ghulam Khan, George Harb, Riyadh Rehani, Sizuka Kudo, Aya Koda, Tohru Tanaka, Motowo Nakajima, Abdulla Darwish

“…Overall, the current results support that use of 5-ALA-SFC up to 200 mg per day taken as 2 divided doses is safe in patients taking concomitant oral antidiabetic medications and may offer benefits in the diabetic population. This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02481141.…”
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First-principles study of the matrix alloying effect of X (X = Cr, Mo, W, V, Ti, Si) on the bonding characteristics and mechanical properties of the NbC/Fe interface by Yutong Yu, Lisheng Zhong, Enci Han, Ke Shi, Kaiyuan Hu, Chengwen Zhang, Yunhua Xu, Jianhong Peng, Xu Hu

“…The charge density difference and population analyses demonstrated that the charge transfer between Cr, V, Ti, Mo, and W was localized, and there was a charge depletion region, presenting covalent characteristics. …”
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Prevalence and Genetic Characteristics of Human Bocaviruses Detected in Patients with Acute Respiratory Infections in Bulgaria by Neli Korsun, Svetla Angelova, Ivelina Trifonova, Silvia Voleva, Iliana Grigorova, Iren Tzotcheva, Sirma Mileva, Penka Perenovska

“…This first study amongst an all-age population in Bulgaria showed a significant rate of hBoV detection in some serious respiratory illnesses in early childhood, year-to-year changes in the hBoV prevalence, and low genetic variability in the circulating strains.…”
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Real-world clinical validation of the Qatar pre-diabetes risk score: a cross-sectional study by Mohamed Ahmed Syed, Narjiss Sallahi, Abduljaleel Abdullatif Zainel, Halima None Bensmail, Abdelilah Arredouani

“…The effectiveness of rigorous lifestyle interventions in averting the transition from pre-diabetes to T2D has been substantiated across multiple investigations and populations. Consequently, the clinical imperative of early pre-diabetes detection becomes unequivocal. …”
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Most Super-Earths Have Less Than 3% Water by James G. Rogers, Caroline Dorn, Vivasvaan Aditya Raj, Hilke E. Schlichting, Edward D. Young

“…We compare these models with exoplanet observations to infer a 1 σ upper limit on the total water mass fraction of ≲3% at the population level. We consider end-member scenarios that may change this value, including the efficiency of mantle outgassing, escape of high mean molecular weight atmospheres, and increased iron core mass fractions. …”
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The “Heretics” Hermeneutics: Bosnia and Balkan Bogomils in the Mirror of Modern Hungarian Literature As Potential(Borrowed?) Theaters of Multidimensional Orientalism by Marton Ivanyi

“…These explorations are further elevated by the ideological debates surrounding the continuity between the medieval Bogomils and the later Bosnian Muslim population. The widely challenged notion that the Bogomils would have been "predecessors" of Bosnian Muslims adds another layer of ideological tension, particularly within critiques of Islam, which often bear a degree of ideological saturation. …”
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Trends in blood transfusion and causes of blood wastage: a retrospective analysis in a teaching hospital by Ju-huei Chien, Chao-yuan Yao, Hui-fen Chen, Tsing-Fen Ho

“…As Taiwan faces an aging population, increasing medical demands pose new challenges to blood resource management. …”
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Standard reference values of the postural control in healthy young female adults in Germany: an observational study by David A Groneberg, Daniela Ohlendorf, Charlotte Doerry, Vanessa Fisch, Sebastian Schamberger, Christina Erbe, Eileen M Wanke

“…Median, tolerance range and CI were calculated.Results Height, weight and BMI are comparable to the average young German female population. The load distribution between right and left foot was 49.91%:50.09%. …”
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Effectiveness of dry needling combined with eccentric strength training in lateral epicondylalgia with trigger points by Sukumar Shanmugam, Lawrence Mathias, Ramprasad Muthukrishnan, Praveen Kumar Kandakurti, Satheeskumar Durairaj

“…Dry needling (DN) is used less frequently as a first-line treatment in LE with trigger points, and the short and long-term effectiveness of DN in these populations were not studied. Hence, this study compared the effectiveness of DN with conventional physiotherapy in the population of LE with myofascial trigger points. …”
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Integrating phylogeographic and phenotypic evidence to delimit deep evolutionary lineages in the Dryophytes japonicus species complex, with an assessment of their conservation need... by Amaël Borzée, Yikweon Jang, Siti N. Othman, Jordy Groffen, Irina V. Maslova, Zoljargal Purevdorj, Kiyomi Yasumiba, Tomohiko Shimada, Yoonjung Yi, Natalya Alekseevna Schepina, Desiree Andersen, Yoonhyuk Bae, Ikuo Miura, Christophe Dufresnes

“…Phenotypic differentiation between populations was only partly linked to their phylogenetic relationships. …”
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Redefining the Tea Green Leafhopper: <i>Empoasca onukii</i> Matsuda (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) as a Vital Asset in Premium Tea Production by Unisa Conteh Kanu, Zhaohong Wang, Chenshi Qiu, Qiaojun Wen, Xueyan Li, Dongliang Qiu, Yinwei Gan, Runqian Mao

“…Furthermore, the dynamic interplay between climatic factors, <i>E. onukii</i> population dynamics, and tea cultivation practices necessitates integrated pest management strategies that balance the beneficial and detrimental impacts of this leafhopper. …”
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Prevalence and Severity of Menopausal Symptoms and the Quality of Life in Middle-aged Women: A Study from Sri Lanka by Nirmala Rathnayake, Janaka Lenora, Gayani Alwis, Sarath Lekamwasam

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Acute Abdomen as a Clinical Presentation of COVID-19-Associated Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children by Elmira Hajiesmaeil Memar, Fatemeh Tahghighi, Sedigheh Yousefzadegan, Parisa Sadeghirad, Ashraf Mousavi, Ramin Zare Mahmoudabadi, Hossein Saeidi, Mehri Ayati, Sahar Naderi, Sara Memarian, Seyedmusa Zeinalabedin, Bahar Ashjaei, Hojatollah Raji, Leila Tahernia, Hosein Alimadadi, Vahid Ziaee

“…Furthermore, methylprednisolone pulse therapy could be a safe treatment option, reducing hospitalization duration in this patient population.…”
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Contribution of vitamin B 6 deficiency to anemia in children on regular hemodialysis by Fatma Atia, Hafez Bazaraa, Yara Abdelatty, Sarah Lotfy, Eman Eryan

“…The incidence of Vitamin B6 deficiency was not found to be statistically significant within our study population. Therefore, we could not establish a correlation between vitamin B6 deficiency and anemia in children on HD.…”
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Achieving Hepatitis C Micro-Elimination in Chinese Injecting Drug Users: A Dynamic Network Modeling Study by Ying Chen, Yun Bao, Mengxia Yan, Huajie Jin, Kaijie Yao, Chi Zhang, Wen Li, Bin Wu

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Feasibility and potential effect of a pilot blended digital behavior change intervention promoting sustainable diets over a year by Ujué Fresán, Miguel López-Moreno, Sergi Fàbregues, Paquito Bernard, Anna Boronat, Vera Araújo-Soares, Laura M. König, Joren Buekers, Guillaume Chevance

“…Upcoming iterations should involve a more diverse population, particularly less motivated individuals and with more diverse socioeconomic status. …”
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Triglyceride glucose-waist circumference as a useful predictor for diabetes mellitus: a secondary retrospective analysis utilizing a Japanese cohort study by Yawei Li, Linlin Shan, Qiong Wen, Changchun Cao, Meiling Huang, Chunxia Zhang, Xiaoping Li, Kun Wang, Tianlun Zhou, Fubing Zha, Yulong Wang

“…Abstract Background and objective While the connection between the Triglyceride glucose-waist circumference (TyG-WC) index and the risk of diabetes remains understudied, this particular research delves into the potential predictive value of the TyG-WC index within a significant Japanese population. Methods This retrospective cohort study encompassed a comprehensive analysis of 15,413 Japanese adults, all of whom were diabetes-free at the outset of the study period from 2004 to 2015. …”
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Association between sleep duration and risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Kasra Pirahesh, Ali Zarrinnia, Leila Nikniaz, Zeinab Nikniaz

“…Observational studies were included if they assess the association between sleep duration and NAFLD or compare the mean sleep duration between patients with NAFLD and healthy population. All studies done in humans without restriction on sex, age, and language were included. …”
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