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Reduced Muscle Strength Can Alter the Impact of Gait Modifications on Knee Cartilage Mechanics
ABSTRACT Muscle strength can substantially influence knee joint loading, stability, and cartilage biomechanics, all of which are important factors in the onset and progression of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Noninvasive rehabilitation methods, such as gait modifications, are suggested to effectively alter knee joint loading, potentially helping to ...
Joose P. J. Peitola+4 more
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Newborn Anthropometry: Effects of Socio-demographic Factors and Maternal Anthropometry
Summary Background: The size of the newborn at birth is affected by maternal nutrition. It is therefore conceivable that birth weight would also be influenced by maternal anthropometrywhich in turn, is often influenced by maternal nutrition and socio ...
Sadoh WE +2 more
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Abstract Background This study investigated the effect of a 4‐week free‐sugar avoidance on periodontal parameters during periodontal therapy. Methods Twenty‐one patients with untreated periodontitis and daily free‐sugar intake were allocated to a sugar avoidance group (SAG) and a control group (CG).
Christina L. Pappe+7 more
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Low fruit and vegetable consumption is a major modifiable risk factor for raised blood pressure (BP), but it is unknown how heterogeneity in national supply has contributed to BP trends.
Linda M Oude Griep+2 more
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An observational study on the dietary intake, nutrition practices, hydration status and energy expenditure in competitive one-day cricket matches : a thesis presented in partial fulfillment of a Masters of Science in Human Nutrition, Massey University, Albany, New Zealand [PDF]
Background: Cricket is one of the oldest sports in existence, the first international match dates back to 1844. Modern day cricket with increasing elite level representation has resulted in higher physical performance demands on players.
McDonald, Shelley
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Abstract Background Advanced glycation end products (AGE) and their receptors (RAGE) have been implicated in developing periodontal complications in diabetic patients. This study aimed to identify salivary AGE, RAGE, soluble RAGE (sRAGE), and active‐matrix metalloproteinase‐8 (aMMP‐8) levels at varying glycemic levels in periodontitis patients ...
Julie Toby Thomas+7 more
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State‐of‐the‐art review of blenderized diets—Status and future directions
Abstract This state‐of‐the‐art review was produced by a multidisciplinary team composed of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition healthcare providers to provide a comprehensive overview of the use of blenderized tube feeds (BTFs). The team developed 12 vital questions to address gaps in the current understanding and practice of using BTFs, then ...
Sharon Weston+12 more
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Human centred manufacturing: methodology for ergonomic previsional evaluation of manual assembly operations [PDF]
The challenge of flexibility and productivity for manufacturing operations needs a new concept based on “human-centered manufacturing process”. This concept must consider basically the ergonomics of workplaces and workload balancing.
Costantino, Marco+3 more
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Pediatric gastrostomy feeding tube weaning strategies: A scoping review
Abstract Pediatric feeding tubes (FTs) are used to support nutrition and hydration needs, but ought to be weaned when children are able to eat safely by mouth to maintain growth. We performed a scoping review of FT weaning interventions for children (<21 years) dependent on long‐term FTs.
Amanda Goldstein+4 more
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Background: Posyandu cadres still lack the skills to measure anthropometry. Not all cadres received regular training. Objectives: This study aims to develop a training model to improve the skills of Posyandu cadres in conducting anthropometric ...
Suyatno Suyatno+2 more
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