Properly Multinational Study2 and the Pro-BNP Investigation of Dyspnea in the Emergency
Department7 showed that NP levels were more accurate for diagnosis or exclusion of ADHF …

To study the effect of host genetics on gut microbiome composition, the MiBioGen
consortium curated and analyzed genome-wide genotypes and 16S fecal microbiome data …

Common single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are predicted to collectively explain 40–
50% of phenotypic variation in human height, but identifying the specific variants and …

The need for physical activity for health promotion is recognized, yet young adults still
perform insufficient physical activity. Smartphone health programs can be applied easily …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether chronic heart failure (HF) therapy
guided by concentrations of amino-terminal pro–B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) is …

To determine the diagnostic value of inflammatory cytokines in periodontal disease, we
performed a systematic review of the changes in inflammatory cytokines after non-surgical …

The expression levels of cytochrome P450 1A, p53 and vitellogenin were investigated in
three different tissues of male medaka fish after exposure to diclofenac that is one of the …

There have been few large-scale studies on the relationship between smoking and gut
microbiota. We investigated the relationship between smoking status and the composition of …

Although obesity is associated with numerous diseases, the risks of disease may depend on
metabolic health. Associations between the gut microbiota, obesity, and metabolic syndrome …

Background Gut microbiota plays an important role in the harvesting, storage, and
expenditure of energy obtained from one's diet. Our cross-sectional study aimed to identify …