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Sedentary Behavior Is Independently Related to Fat Mass among Children and Adolescents in South China [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
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
core   +2 more sources

Plasma EV Proteomics Identifies ECM Remodeling and Inflammatory Proteins LUM and C7 as Candidate Biomarkers in FSHD

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is one of the most debilitating and common muscular dystrophies. Despite its severity, no approved therapy exists for FSHD patients. However, several therapeutic candidates are currently under development, and some have recently entered clinical trials, marking the need for reliable ...
Mustafa Bilal Bayazit   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

A pilot study of temsirolimus and body composition. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
PurposeBody weight and composition play a role in cancer etiology, prognosis, and treatment response. Therefore, we analyzed the weight, body composition changes, and outcome in patients treated with temsirolimus, an mTor inhibitor that has weight loss ...
Janku, Filip   +6 more
core   +2 more sources

The use of body mass index for measurement of fat mass in children is highly dependant on abdominal fat

open access: yesEastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 2009
We examined the relationship between body fat and body mass index (BMI) in a multiethnic population of obese children. BMI z-scores were compared to DEXA measures of whole body composition and regional fat distribution. Fat mass index (FMI) was best predicted by the equation: 1/[(0.159- 0.013 x percentile of total abdominal fat)- (0.01 x BMI z-score)],
A, El Taguri   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Safety of Subcutaneous Belimumab in Pediatric Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Multicenter, Open‐Label Trial

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective This study aimed to characterize the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, safety, and exploratory efficacy of subcutaneous belimumab in pediatric patients with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) receiving standard therapy. Methods This single‐arm, multicenter, open‐label trial (GSK study 200908; ClinicalTrials.gov identifier ...
Hermine I. Brunner   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Age and gender-related fat mass index and fat- free mass index patterns among adolescents in Surulere LGA, Lagos

open access: yesNigerian Journal of Paediatrics
Background: Percent body fat, fat mass and fat mass index are measures of body fat while fat free mass and fat free mass index measure lean mass. These measures of body composition vary with age and sex.
Nwizu SE   +3 more
doaj  

Fleksibilitas Sendi Wanita Lanjut Usia Pada Berbagai Komposisi Tubuh [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
Good physical fitness in elderly women is very important in the activities of daily living and independence. Good physical fitness in elderly women is also important to avoid diseases and fault injury.
Primana, D. A. (Dadang)
core  

Cross-sectional and prospective impact of reallocating sedentary time to physical activity on children's body composition. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
BACKGROUND: The amount of time children spend in sedentary behaviours may have adverse health effects. OBJECTIVE: To examine the substitution effects of displacing a fixed duration of sedentary time with physical activity (PA) on children's body ...
Ekelund, Ulf   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

Association Between Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis and Target Glycemic Control in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes

open access: yesArthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Knee osteoarthritis (OA) commonly affects individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and is associated with increased risk of diabetes‐related complications. To better understand potential mechanisms, we examined the association between symptomatic knee OA and glycemic control in individuals with T2DM.
Lauren K. King   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Weight Loss Programs May Have Beneficial or Adverse Effects on Fat Mass and Insulin Sensitivity in Overweight and Obese Black Women [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
OBJECTIVE: Weight loss interventions have produced little change in insulin sensitivity in black women, but mean data may obscure metabolic benefit to some and adverse effects for others.
Amber B. Courville   +8 more
core   +1 more source

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