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Old Bones in New Databases: Historical Insights Into Race, Statistics, and Ancestry Estimation in Anthropology

open access: yesAmerican Anthropologist, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This article explores the persistence of race in biological anthropology, particularly in the context of ancestry estimation using the Fordisc software. Despite efforts to move away from race‐based typologies since the mid‐20th century, historical notions of race continue to shape scientific methods and technologies in anthropology. By tracing
Iris Clever, Lisette Jong
wiley   +1 more source

Metacarpal index in short stature before and during growth hormone treatment [PDF]

open access: bronze, 1998
Markus Bettendorf   +4 more
openalex   +1 more source

Muscle strength changes and physical activity during gender‐affirming hormone therapy: A systematic review

open access: yesAndrology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Higher muscle strength is associated with improved overall health and lower mortality. Muscle strength changes during gender‐affirming hormone therapy is possibly linked to gender‐affirming hormone therapy modality, age at initiation, gender‐affirming hormone therapy duration, and physical activity.
Mathilde Kamp Nørlund   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fluctuations in a Dreadful Childhood: Synthetic Longitudinal Height Data, Relative Prices and Weather in the Short-Term Health of American Slaves [PDF]

open access: yes
For over a quarter century anthropometric historians have struggled to identify and measure the numerous factors that affect adult stature, which depends upon diet, disease and physical activity from conception to maturity.
Richard H. Steckel
core  

Computerised Algorithms Showed Promise in Identifying Swedish Children With Atypical Growth Patterns

open access: yesActa Paediatrica, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim We used computerised algorithms comparing the performance of the growth assessment criteria recommended in Sweden with those used in Finland and established by the International Obesity Task Force (IOTF). Methods Historical data from 3214 Swedish children (51.6% girls) at 4, 6, and 8 years of age were compared with five Finnish screening ...
Lars Gelander   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

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