Nutrition
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Adipose tissue radiodensity and metabolic activity may influence COVID-19 outcomes. This study evaluated the association between adipose tissue characteristics and clinical outcomes in COVID-19 patients. ⋯ Elevated SATR at COVID-19 diagnosis predicts disease severity and worse outcomes. SATR is a potential prognostic biomarker for acute and chronic inflammatory conditions.
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This study aims to establish cut-off points for lipid accumulation product and tri-ponderal mass index to identify insulin resistance (IR) in Brazilian postpubertal adolescents. ⋯ This study establishes cut-off points for adiposity indices, demonstrating their effectiveness in screening for IR in postpubertal Brazilian adolescents.
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To determine reference values for diagnosing sarcopenia through chest CT scans and evaluate their suitability for use among the Chinese old population. ⋯ This study established reference values for sarcopenia diagnosis through chest CT scans among the Chinese population, highlighting the importance of utilizing chest CT scans for sarcopenia detection and muscle health monitoring in older adults.
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In the present study we investigated the relationship between interpersonal childhood trauma, ability to delay gratification (DG), and disordered eating attitudes among adolescents. ⋯ These findings suggest that emotional abuse may influence disordered eating attitudes especially dieting behavior through its impact on ability to DG. Further research is warranted to validate these findings and explore intervention strategies for adolescents affected by interpersonal childhood trauma and disordered eating attitudes.
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In this study, we aimed to investigate the prevalence of oral frailty and explore its relationship with oral function and sarcopenia among older outpatients. ⋯ Approximately 40% of patients exhibited a decline in oral function regardless of the presence of sarcopenia. Sarcopenia and dynapenia may particularly affect tongue function. Although assessing patients for sarcopenia is crucial, separate evaluations of oral function should also be considered.