Abstract Background Although previous experimental studies showed that metabolic acidosis promoted muscle catabolism and impaired protein synthesis, few epidemiological studies reported an independent association between serum bicarbonate levels and muscle atrophy in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Nobuhisa Morimoto +13 more
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Fruit use and fruit processing by euphonias, specialized avian frugivores
Euphonias (Neotropical passerines in the genera Euphonia and Chlorophonia) form the quintessential example of a specialized avian frugivore, combining a high reliance on fruit as food and the restriction of fruit taxa exploited. To understand their specialization, we explored the integration of fruit morphological and nutritional traits with their ...
Marco A. Pizo +3 more
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From Sweetness to Mouthfeel: A Review on Overcoming Sensory Barriers in Sugar-Free Beverages. [PDF]
Ramsey I +3 more
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Cyanoacetamidobetaine—A Zwitterionic Nitrile Derivative
The reaction of sodium dicyanamide with betainium chloride in aqueous solution affords N‐cyano‐2‐(trimethylammonio)acetaminide (cyanoacetamidobetaine). Single crystal X‐ray diffraction reveals a monoclinic structure comprising a trimethylammonium head group connected to a cyanoacetaminide unit via a methylene bridge.
Pan Duan +5 more
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Type B Insulin Resistance: A Case Report of a Rare Complication of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. [PDF]
Ogbonnaya SA +3 more
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The importance of wild meat and freshwater fish for children's nutritional intake in the Congo Basin
Abstract Wild meat and freshwater fish are widely consumed in the Congo Basin, but in some areas, they are at risk of disappearing due to unsustainable hunting and fishing and changes in their habitat. Wild meat is also at risk of being eliminated from local diets due to potential policy changes such as wild meat bans.
Amy Ickowitz +6 more
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Perioperative Management of a Patient With Very Long Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency Undergoing Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: First Report of Bariatric Surgery in VLCADD. [PDF]
Baig MA, Williams B.
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Abstract In Central Africa, human activities are severely impacting terrestrial and aquatic wildlife, threatening the food security of millions of people. Accordingly, sustainable use of wildlife is crucial for the nutrition and livelihoods of many rural communities in the region.
Zolo Admettons +9 more
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Tocilizumab combined with high‐dose methylprednisolone improved outcomes in children with acute necrotizing encephalopathy. A dose of 30 mg/(kg·day) may be more effective than 20 mg/(kg·day). ABSTRACT Importance Acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE) is a rare but life‐threatening pediatric neurological disorder characterized by rapid progression and ...
Fei Li +4 more
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Unveiling the impact of allulose on oral microbiota and biofilm formation via a cariogenic potential assessment platform. [PDF]
Han S +6 more
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