Handgrip Strength: A Comparison of Values Obtained From the NHANES and NIH Toolbox Studies
Importance: Handgrip dynamometry is probably the most commonly used method to characterize overall human muscle strength. Objective: To compare and summarize grip strength measurements obtained from two population-based studies.
Richard W. Bohannon +3 more
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Rank‐based estimation of propensity score weights via subclassification
Abstract Propensity score (PS) weighting estimators are widely used for causal effect estimation and enjoy desirable theoretical properties, such as consistency and potential efficiency under correct model specification. However, their performance can degrade in practice due to sensitivity to PS model misspecification.
Linbo Wang +3 more
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The Correlation of Type 2 Diabetes Status with Bone Mineral Density in Middle-Aged Adults
Xiaocong Yao,1 Xiaocheng Xu,2 Fang Jin,1 Zhongxin Zhu1,3 1Department of Osteoporosis Care and Control, The First People’s Hospital of Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 311200, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Cancer Medicine ...
Yao X, Xu X, Jin F, Zhu Z
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Comparing the environmental impacts of meatless and meat-containing meals in the United States [PDF]
This study compares the environmental impacts of meatless and meat-containing meals in the United States according to consumption data in order to identify commercial opportunities to lower environmental impacts of meals.
Del Duce, Andrea +5 more
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Highly Processed Foods in Binge‐Eating Episodes: The Importance of Improving Food Reporting
ABSTRACT Objective Over the past 60 years, the proportion of highly processed foods rich in refined carbohydrates and added fats in the food environment has increased, coinciding with a rise in binge eating. While past research has focused on individual vulnerabilities for binge eating, emerging evidence suggests highly processed foods may exacerbate ...
Ingrid A. Worth +4 more
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Compositional analyses of the associations between sedentary time, different intensities of physical activity, and cardiometabolic biomarkers among children and youth from the United States [PDF]
Introduction : Compositional data analysis is one appropriate method for co-dependent data, even when data are collected for a subdivision of the 24-hour period, such as the waking day.
Carson, Valerie +4 more
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Role of selenium in the pathophysiology of cardiorenal anaemia syndrome
Abstract Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) have multiple bidirectional mechanisms, and anaemia is one of the critical factors that are associated with the progression of the two disorders [referred to as cardiorenal anaemia syndrome (CRAS)].
Shigeyuki Arai +2 more
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Introduction The systemic immune-inflammation index (SII), based on peripheral lymphocyte, neutrophil, and platelet counts, has recently been investigated as a prognostic marker in several tumors. However, the SII has rarely been reported in skin cancers.
Honglei Zhao +3 more
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Noodle consumption patterns of american consumers: NHANES 2001-2002 [PDF]
Although noodles occupy an important place in the dietary lives of Americans, up until the present time research and in-depth data on the noodle consumption patterns of the US population have been very limited. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the food consumption and diet patterns of noodle consumers and non-consumers according to age, gender ...
Chung, Chin Eun +2 more
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BACKGROUND The aims of this study were to analyze the periodontal conditions among non-smokers, former smokers and current smokers in the two National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) acquired between 2009 to 2012 and determine the ...
S. ALHarthi +5 more
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