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Neck circumference as an alternative marker of metabolic syndrome in Peruvian adults: A retrospective, cross-sectional study

Endocrine and Metabolic Science
Neck circumference is a low-cost and simple anthropometric measure that has been proven to accurately assess central obesity. However, evidence of its use and feasibility in low-resource settings is limited.
Virgilio E. Failoc-Rojas, Eduardo Díaz-Guevara, Diego Chambergo-Michilot, Sandra Zeña-Ñañez, Karoline Sánchez-Sánchez, Mario J. Valladares-Garrido   +5 more
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Longitudinal associations between TV viewing and BMI not explained by the ‘mindless eating’ or ‘physical activity displacement’ hypotheses among adults

BMC Public Health, 2018
Background The mechanisms explaining the positive relationship between television (TV) viewing and body mass index (BMI) are unclear. ‘Mindless eating’ and ‘physical activity displacement’ theories have been suggested, but have not been tested ...
Verity J. Cleland, Kira Patterson, Monique Breslin, Michael D. Schmidt, Terence Dwyer, Alison J. Venn   +5 more
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Nineteenth Century Weight in the United States: Revaluating Net Nutrition during Economic Development [PDF]

, 2015
Heights and body mass index values (BMIs) are now well accepted measures that reflect net nutrition during economic development and institutional change.
Carson, Scott A.
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Eigenvalue Distributions of Reduced Density Matrices

, 2014
Given a random quantum state of multiple distinguishable or indistinguishable particles, we provide an effective method, rooted in symplectic geometry, to compute the joint probability distribution of the eigenvalues of its one-body reduced density ...
Christandl, Matthias, Doran, Brent, Kousidis, Stavros, Walter, Michael   +3 more
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Pediatric Oncology Nursing Competencies in Latin America and the Caribbean: A Scoping Review to Inform Practice, Education, and Research

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Nurses are central to cancer care for children and adolescents, yet no comprehensive synthesis has defined essential core competencies for pediatric oncology nursing (PON) practice internationally, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).
Luís Carlos Lopes‐Júnior, Edmara Bazoni Soares Maia, Soad Fuentes‐Alabí, Courtney E. Sullivan, Monnie Abraham, Mauricio Maza, Liliana Vásquez Ponce, Regina Aparecida Garcia Lima   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring the interplay between stress level, sleep quality, and body composition among university students: A cross-sectional study

Journal of Education and Health Promotion
BACKGROUND: High levels of stress and inadequate sleep are contributing factors that influence body composition and physical health. Therefore, this study explored the prevalence and interrelationship between stress level, sleep quality, and body ...
MoezAlIslam E. Faris, Leila Cheikh Ismail, Dana N. Abdelrahim, Falak Zeb, Maysm N. Mohamad, Sheima T. Saleh, Shahed Raad, Raneen Tenbakji, Hiba Mohammad, Linda Khalaf, Ayaa W. Alnimer, Lily Stojanovska, Ayesha S. Al Dhaheri   +12 more
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Correlation between live weight and body measurements in certain dog breeds

South African Journal of Animal Science, 2021
The purpose of this study was to determine the correlation between live weight and body measurements in Zağar, Zerdava, and Çatalburun dogs. Animal materials were obtained from various regions of Turkey. A total of 304 dogs from three breeds were used: Zağar (45 females, 59 males), Zerdava (50 females, 50 males), and Çatalburun (62 females, 38 males ...
Ozkul, B. Yuceer, Doka, P. C. K., Ozen, D., Ozbaser, F. T., Ozarslan, B., Atasoy, F.   +5 more
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Measured and Perceived Body Weight Status of Women in the Peruvian Amazon [PDF]

Medicina, 2020
Background and objectives: The prevalence of obesity among adults has reached epidemic proportions in Latin America, placing large demands on health care systems. Research suggests cultural differences in body weight perceptions may be a barrier during the implementation of weight-loss strategies.
Budge, Sophie, Jaworowska, Agnieszka
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Enhancing performance during inclined loaded walking with a powered ankle-foot exoskeleton [PDF]

, 2014
A simple ankle-foot exoskeleton that assists plantarflexion during push-off can reduce the metabolic power during walking. This suggests that walking performance during a maximal incremental exercise could be improved with an exoskeleton if the ...
De Clercq, Dirk, Derave, Wim, Galle, Samuel, Malcolm, Philippe   +3 more
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Pulmonary Dysfunction Is Associated With Sleep Study Abnormalities in Children With Sickle Cell Disease: A Multicenter Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Pulmonary dysfunction and sleep abnormalities are common in children with sickle cell disease (SCD) and are associated with worse clinical outcomes. Whether spirometry abnormalities are associated with polysomnography (PSG) findings remains unclear.
Ammar Saadoon Alishlash, Anis Rabbani Nourani, A. K. M. Fazlur Rahman, Dima Ezmigna, Tarig Ali‐Dinar   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source