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Functional tooth unit, periodontal status, and association with weight change in older adults

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Literature reports that having fewer teeth is associated with reduced chewing capacity, which in turn may lead to weight changes due to diminished oral functionality. This study aims to assess the association between functional tooth units (FTU) and periodontal status and weight change among older adults participating in the Health,
Mariana S. Muñoz, Natália M. Pola, Juliana B. Hilgert, Fernando N. Hugo, Roberto P. Pimentel, Eleanor M. Simonsick, Francisco W. M. G. Muniz   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sedentary Behavior Worsens the Adverse Impact of E-cigarettes Smoking on Sleep Quality

Medeniyet Medical Journal
Objective: Sleep is vital for homeostasis. Smoking negatively affects sleep quality, whereas regular physical activity and reduced sedentary behavior improve sleep quality.
Mahmoud Awad ALOMARI, Omar Falah KHABOUR
doaj   +1 more source

Beyond Skin and Eyes: The Medical and Social Burden of Oculocutaneous Albinism in Africa: A Narrative Review

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is a genetic disorder found worldwide, but its impact is particularly pronounced in the African continent. This results from both a higher prevalence and the persistent myths and superstitions surrounding the condition in many African communities.
Rebecca Donadoni, Niccolò Capurro, Alessandro Svizzero, Valeria Brazzelli   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

High rate of return to low‐impact physical activity or sports after total and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: A systematic review with meta‐analysis

Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose Rates and time to return to physical activity (PA) or sports following knee arthroplasty remain poorly explored in the current literature. This systematic review with meta‐analysis aimed to synthesise the return to PA or sports after knee arthroplasty, comparing between total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and unicompartmental knee ...
Rodrigo Braz, Eluana Gomes, Cristina Valente, Hamada Ahmed, Mohamed Moursy, Diego Delgado, Mikel Sanchez, Renato Andrade, João Espregueira‐Mendes   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association between sedentary behavior and anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents

Guangxi Yike Daxue xuebao
Objective To comprehensively assess the association between sedentary behavior and anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents by means of a systematic review method, so as to provide an evidence-based understanding of the impact of sedentary behavior ...
Jie Cao, Jing Feng, Fei Guo, Can Li, Ximiao Li, Shichang Yang   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Melatonin Promotes Improvement in Serum Lipid Levels and Liver Histopathology in Hyperlipidemic Rats

Lipids, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Hyperlipidemia or dyslipidemia is the term used for the increase in lipid levels in blood plasma, usually occurring due to a high‐fat diet associated with a sedentary lifestyle. The increase in lipid levels can cause fatty infiltration in the liver known as hepatic steatosis, which can lead to inflammation, fibrosis, and necrosis consecutively.
Ana Cláudia Carvalho de Sousa, Jaiurte Gomes Martins da Silva, Érique Ricardo Alves, Laís Caroline da Silva Santos, Bruno José do Nascimento, Marcelle Mariana Sales de França, Vanessa Bischoff Medina, Ismaela Maria Ferreira de Melo, Álvaro Aguiar Coelho Teixeira, Valéria Wanderley Teixeira   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Wearable Movement‐Tracking for Prodromal Parkinson's Disease Detection: A Cross‐Country Validation Study

Movement Disorders, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Models trained on accelerometer data have been proposed for detecting prodromal Parkinson's disease (PD). However, uncertainties in diagnosis timing in the UK Biobank (UKBB) may affect generalizability to other cohorts. Objectives The aim of the study was to evaluate the performance of previously published models for prodromal PD ...
Fabian Kahl, Ann‐Kathrin Schalkamp, Katarina Mary Gunter, Anja Ophey, Sinah Röttgen, Jamil Razzaque, Konstantin Kufer, Cynthia Sandor, Gereon R. Fink, Elke Kalbe, Walter Maetzler, Clint Hansen, Stephan M. Jonas, Michele T. Hu, Lara Marie Reimer, Michael Sommerauer   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Patterns of sedentary behavior among older women with urinary incontinence and urinary symptoms: a scoping review

BMC Public Health
Background Independent of physical activity, sedentary behavior has emerged as a significant risk factor for health. Particularly, older adults spent as high as 13 h daily on sedentary activities, which account for 98% of their awake times.
Wilson Kin Chung Leung, Jasmine Cheung, Vivian Chin Ching Wong, Kelly Ka Lee Tse, Ruby Wing Yin Lee, Simon Ching Lam, Lorna Kwai Ping Suen   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Fatigue in Myasthenia Gravis: Recent Advances and Emerging Concepts

Muscle &Nerve, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Fatigue is a common, often disabling symptom in myasthenia gravis (MG), distinct from muscle fatigability, and strongly associated with reduced quality of life. This narrative review examines current evidence on fatigue in MG, its patient impact, and future research directions. Earlier studies, mostly small and heterogeneous, reported a highly
Yvonne J. M. Campman, Martijn R. Tannemaat, Annabel M. Ruiter, Sarah Hoffmann   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparison of Consumer Smartwatch and Research‐Grade Accelerometer‐Derived Step Counts in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Muscle &Nerve, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction/Aims Objective, scalable measures of function are needed in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Research‐grade accelerometers are promising but may be difficult to deploy for prolonged remote monitoring, whereas consumer smartwatches offer a practical alternative. We evaluated the feasibility of long‐term smartwatch monitoring in
Gordon Jewett, Reed Ferber, Colin B. Josephson, Lawrence Korngut, Joon Lee   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source