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BackgroundNumerous studies have shown that low levels of vitamin D are linked to a higher risk of inflammatory diseases and their progression. However, how vitamin D levels affect mortality in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients is ...
Qi Jiang +4 more
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Vitamin A deficiency in the MENA region: a 30-year analysis (1990–2019)
BackgroundVitamin A deficiency (VAD) is a common micronutrient deficiency that imposes a substantial burden worldwide. This study examined the burden of VAD from 1990 to 2019 in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region by age, sex and ...
Saeid Safiri +11 more
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Association between weight-adjusted-waist index and cognitive decline in US elderly participants
ObjectiveTo investigate the association between the weight-adjusted-waist index (WWI) and cognitive decline in elderly Americans from 2011 to 2014.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted on 2,762 elderly participants from the National Health and ...
Jiaxin Li +4 more
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BackgroundPrevious findings imply a potential positive association between BMI and all-cause mortality in individuals with psoriasis, yet direct evidence remains absent.
ZhiHong Wei +4 more
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ObjectiveAlthough numerous studies have substantiated the neuroprotective effects of vitamin B6 on the optic nerve and its enhancement of visual function, comprehensive data delineating the correlation between vitamin B6 and glaucoma at a national ...
Ziling Yang, Jinming Zhang, Yajuan Zheng
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IntroductionCurrently, the linkage between high-risk fertility behavior of birth and the occurrence of stunting among children under the age of 5 continues to be a significant public health problem in developing countries, including Ethiopia.
Wondaya Fenta, Melkamu A. Zeru
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The escalating global population is anticipated to intensify the demand for high-quality proteins, necessitating the exploration of alternative protein sources.
Barbora Lampová +4 more
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Trends in urine lead and associated mortality in US adults: NHANES 1999–2018
ObjectivesThis study aimed to describe the trends of urine lead among US adults aged ≥45 years and to explore its association with all-cause and disease-specific mortality.MethodsThis study enrolled 9,669 participants from the National Health and ...
Qiong Wang +4 more
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Longitudinal changes in sarcopenia was associated with survival among cirrhotic patients
BackgroundSarcopenia is common in patients with liver cirrhosis and is an independent predictor of multiple clinical outcomes. Most studies to date have used a static assessment of sarcopenia.
Minjie Jiang +7 more
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PurposeChronic inflammation contributes to the decline in muscle strength and cognitive abilities associated with aging. This study aims to clarify the effects of oral administration of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei LC86 on these age-related declines, as ...
Yihui Cai +9 more
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