Prognostic potential of body composition indices in detecting risk of musculoskeletal injury in army officer cadet profiles. [PDF]
OBJECTIVES: High values in most of the body composition indices have been related to musculoskeletal injuries, but limited data exists on the accuracy of these diagnoses when detecting musculoskeletal injuries in military populations.
Bahadori B +9 more
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Association of fat mass profile with natriuretic peptide receptor alpha in subcutaneous adipose tissue of medication-free healthy men: A cross-sectional study [PDF]
Background: Atrial natriuretic peptide increases lipolysis in human adipocytes by binding to natriuretic peptide receptor-A (NPRA). The aim of the current study was to examine the associations of NPRA mRNA of subcutaneous adipose tissue with fat mass ...
Dinas, Petros C +9 more
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Body mass index and fat free mass index in obstructive lung disease in Korea
To investigate the relationship between body mass index (BMI), fat free mass index (FFMI) and obstructive lung disease in Korea.Based on a large population-based, nationwide survey conducted in Korea, 822 subjects with airway obstruction and the same number of healthy control subjects were selected.
S B, Kim +7 more
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Correlates of calcaneal quantitative ultrasound parameters in patients with diabetes: the study on the assessment of determinants of muscle and bone strength abnormalities in diabetes [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: Quantitative ultrasound (QUS) provides an estimate of bone mineral density (BMD) and also evaluates bone quality, which has been related to increased fracture risk in people with diabetes.
Alessi, Elena +11 more
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Anthropometric Parameters in Celiac Disease: A Review on the Different Evaluation Methods and Disease Effects [PDF]
Artigo completo publicado em periódicoThis review compiled anthropometric data from 29 original articles, published between 1995 and 2015, corresponding to a total sample of 6368 celiac disease subjects.
Brito, Gleisson Alisson Pereira de +1 more
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Background A higher body fat percentage is associated with hypertension, even in non-obese individuals. The difference in body composition may be related to hypertension. The fat mass index (FMI) and fat-free mass index (FFMI) are proposed indicators of
Masato Takase +17 more
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The importance of body composition assessment in the rehabilitation process [PDF]
Introduction. This personal study provides several aspects of the importance of body composition assessment in rehabilitation process in order to manage fat mass (FM), fat-free mas imbalances (FFM), pre-sarcopenia status, sarcopenia and risks association
MURGOCI Nicolae
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Do the effects of vitamin d supplementation on muscle strength differ according to age? [PDF]
Introduction: Vitamin D plays an important role in musculoskeletal health and its use improves muscle strength. However, the effect of vitamin D use on muscle strength in women of different ages is yet to be investigated.
Bilgilisoy Filiz, M. +6 more
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Population Pharmacokinetic Modeling To Estimate the Contributions of Genetic and Nongenetic Factors to Efavirenz Disposition [PDF]
Efavirenz pharmacokinetics is characterized by large between-subject variability, which determines both therapeutic response and adverse effects.
Bies, Robert R. +6 more
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Sedentary Behavior Is Independently Related to Fat Mass among Children and Adolescents in South China [PDF]
We aim to explore the independent associations of sedentary behaviors (SB) with body mass distribution among Chinese children. Data on the screen-based sedentary time (television viewing and computer use) and doing homework, physical activities and ...
Cheng, Guo +8 more
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