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Bias and Accuracy of Glomerular Filtration Rate Estimating Equations in the US: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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American Medical Association
, 2024 , Article)
Importance: There is increasing concern that continued use of a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) estimating equation adjusted for a single racial group could exacerbate chronic kidney disease-related disparities and ...
The Effects of Spirulina Supplementation on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors: A Narrative Review
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Taylor & Francis
, 2024 , Article)
Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) is a cyanobacterium associated with multiple health benefits. Cardiometabolic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and diabetes are prevalent yet ...
Exposure Assessment of Aflatoxin B1 through Consumption of Rice in the United Arab Emirates
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2022 , Article)
Rice is one of the most consumed staple foods worldwide and a major part of the diet for half of the global population. Being primarily cultivated in countries with warm and humid environments increases rice’s susceptibility ...
Association between war-related traumatic events and blood pressure trajectory: a population-based study among the mid-aged and older Palestinian adults living in Gaza
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Frontiers Media
, 2023 , Article)
Background: Little is known regarding health status in an environment characterized by instability and ongoing war risks. This study investigated hypertension disease burden and associations of war-related traumatic events ...
Beyond Chemical Preservatives: Enhancing the Shelf-Life and Sensory Quality of Ready-to-Eat (RTE) Hummus with Vinegar and Other Natural Antimicrobials
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MDPI
, 2023 , Article)
Hummus is a traditional and very popular Mediterranean ready-to-eat (RTE) food, with growing popularity worldwide. However, it has a high water activity and is susceptible to microbial growth and post-process contamination ...
High-quality and anti-inflammatory diets and a healthy lifestyle are associated with lower sleep apnea risk
(2022 , Article)
Study Objectives: Most studies on diet and sleep apnea focus on calorie restriction. Here we investigate potential associations between dietary quality (Healthy Eating Index [HEI], Dietary Inflammatory Index [DII]) and ...
Blood Homocysteine Levels Mediate the Association Between Blood Lead Levels and Cardiovascular Mortality
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Springer Nature
, 2024 , Article)
Lead is a heavy, toxic metal and its exposure to humans can lead to increased risk of cardiovascular disease development and mortality. Lead exposure has been shown to induce hyperhomocysteinemia (HHCy) which may be a major ...
Association between body weight misperception and snacking patterns among adolescents: a population-based cross-sectional study
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BioMed Central Ltd
, 2023 , Article)
Background
Unhealthy snacking behaviors and body weight misperception are both significant concerns in adolescent health. Weight misperception are common among youth and may influence their motivation to engage in ...
Influence of adolescents' and parental dietary knowledge on adolescents' body mass index (BMI), overweight/obesity in 2004-2015: a longitudinal study
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BioMed Central Ltd
, 2023 , Article)
Objective: The global epidemic of overweight/obesity in children and adolescents poses a significant public health threat. This longitudinal study aims to investigate the relationship between adolescents' and their parents' ...
Green synthesis of copper nanoparticles from Nigella sativa seed extract and evaluation of their antibacterial and antiobesity activity
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Wiley-Blackwell
, 2023 , Article)
In this study, the copper nanoparticles were synthesized using various concentrations (5%, 6 %, 8%, and 10%) of Nigella sativa seed extracts, and their antibacterial and antiobesity effect was evaluated. The optimum particle ...