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Association between phase angle and ECW/TBW ratio with body composition in individuals with central obesity: a cross-sectional study

Frontiers in Nutrition
BackgroundCentral obesity is closely linked with increased metabolic risk, systemic inflammation, and adverse outcomes. Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) provides phase angle (PhA) and extracellular water to total body water (ECW/TBW) ratio—non ...
Agustinus I. Wayan Harimawan, Anak Agung Sagung Mirah Prabandari, Desak Made Wihandani, I. Made Jawi, I. Wayan Weta, Tjokorda Gde Agung Senapathi, Ni Nyoman Ayu Dewi, Luh Putu Ratna Sundari, Christopher Ryalino, Christopher Ryalino   +9 more
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Five‐Year Outcomes of Laparoscopic Sphincter‐Preserving Surgery for Rectal Cancer: A Prospective Study in Elderly Vietnamese Patients

Aging and Cancer, EarlyView.
This prospective study demonstrates that laparoscopic sphincter‐preserving surgery is feasible for elderly patients. While overall survival reaches 70% at 5 years, advanced T‐stage and the omission of neoadjuvant therapy significantly drive recurrence, highlighting the need for personalized geriatric protocols despite logistical challenges.
Huu Duc Ho, Quang Le, Ngoc Thach Tran, Van Viet Ung, Loc Vu   +4 more
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MODIFIED SHOELACE REPAIR OF LARGE ABDOMINAL INCISIONAL HERNIAS [PDF]

Basrah Journal of Surgery, 2017
MODIFIED SHOELACE REPAIR OF LARGE ABDOMINAL INCISIONAL HERNIAS Ali Abdul-Aziz Al-Shawi MB,ChB, FICMS, CABS, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Chancellor Missan University, Missan, IRAQ.
Ali Abdul-Aziz Al-Shawi
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Re‐Purposing Sapropterin (Kuvan) for ACTA2‐Related Multisystemic Smooth Muscle Dysfunction Syndrome: A Translational Mechanistic and First‐In‐Human Therapeutic Report

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Multisystemic smooth muscle dysfunction syndrome (MSMDS) is an ultra‐rare, ACTA2‐related disorder characterized by severe cerebrovascular disease, aortic aneurysms, and smooth muscle dysfunction. Using molecular dynamics simulations and in silico drug screening, we identified that sapropterin dihydrochloride (Kuvan) is a candidate capable of ...
Moran Hausman‐Kedem, Noa Bielopolski, Vijai Krishnan, Shane Wald‐Altman, Shelly I Shrian, Omer Bar‐Yosef, Livia Kapusta, Claire Shamber, Patricia L. Musolino, Miguel Weil   +9 more
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Ofatumumab Therapy and Long‐Term Seizure Outcomes of Patients With Relapsing Anti‐NMDA Receptor Encephalitis

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective There is a lack of studies on seizure outcomes associated with ofatumumab therapy in patients for relapsing anti‐N‐methyl‐D‐aspartate (NMDA) receptor encephalitis. We aimed to evaluate long‐term seizure outcomes of ofatumumab therapy for relapsing anti‐NMDA receptor encephalitis.
Jian Wang, Mengjiao Li, Ping Kong
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Comparação de diferentes critérios de definição para diagnóstico de síndrome metabólica em idosas Comparación entre distintos criterios de definición para diagnóstico de síndrome metabólico en mujeres adultas mayores Comparison of the different definition criteria for the diagnosis of the metabolic syndrome in elderly women

Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia, 2010
FUNDAMENTO: Os critérios para melhor definição da síndrome metabólica (SM), especialmente para a população idosa, ainda são pouco conhecidos, e sua compreensão torna-se cada vez mais necessária.
Hudsara Aparecida de Almeida Paula, Rita de Cássia Lanes Ribeiro, Lina Enriqueta Frandsen Paez de Lima Rosado, Renan Salazar Ferreira Pereira, Sylvia do Carmo Castro Franceschini   +4 more
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Glucagon‐Like Peptide‐1 Receptor Agonists in Multiple Sclerosis: A Topical Narrative Review

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The glucagon‐like peptide‐1 (GLP‐1) receptor agonists (RAs) are a relatively new class of drugs that were initially approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and, subsequently, weight reduction in patients with obesity.
Audrey Y. Chang, Farrah J. Mateen
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The use of portable abdominal bioimpedance analyzer Yscope in the assessment of abdominal obesity

Roczniki Panstwowego Zakladu Higieny
Background Obesity, especially abdominal obesity, is strongly correlated with metabolic and other health risks. Diagnosis and assessment of obesity is important in clinical and routine preventive practice.
Martina Gažarová, Petra Lenártová, Monika Ondreičková, Laura Hačková   +3 more
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Distinct Systemic Sclerosis Phenotypes Related to Ethnicity: An Opportunity to Personalize Care?

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective The objective is to describe and compare demographic, clinical, and serological characteristics of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) according to ethnic background. Methods Participants enrolled in the Canadian Scleroderma Research Group cohort who self‐identified to a single ethnicity group were included.
Danick Goulet, Camille Guertin, Maggie Larché, Isabelle Ferdinand, Marie Hudson, May Y. Choi, Mohammed Osman, Janet Pope, Carter Thorne, Murray Baron, Sasha Bernatsky, Sabrina Hoa   +11 more
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Anorectal Dysfunction in Systemic Sclerosis: Clinical Phenotypes and Functional Patterns

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective The aim of this study was to characterize specific physiologic defects in anorectal dysfunction in systemic sclerosis (SSc) using anorectal manometry (ARM), evaluate associations with gastrointestinal (GI) and extraintestinal clinical phenotypes, and explore potential serologic markers for risk stratification.
Timothy Kaniecki, Alireza Amindarolzarbi, Tsion Abdi, John Clarke, Michael Hughes, Ami A. Shah, Zsuzsanna H. McMahan   +6 more
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