Body composition, lung function, blood pressure, and muscular strength: a comparative study by Sadeghimakki, Roham

“…Therefore, phenotyping the individuals with or at risk of respiratory diseases and/or cardiometabolic disorders by their total and regional body composition, spirometric, and haemodynamic characteristics may result in more accurate risk stratification, personalised care and effective management strategies, leading to improved clinical outcomes, survival and quality of life.…”
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The double burden of malnutrition in South Africa: risk factors for undernutrition and overnutrition and the development of a novel mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) screening too... by McLaren, Shawn

“…The second study was conducted on 1496 infants and young children between birth and 59 months of age, living in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. This study aimed to identify whether vitamin A supplementation, anti-helminth chemotherapy, and vaccination coverage, are associated with childhood nutritional status. …”
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الحاجة إلى الرؤية الحضارية في تجديد التعليم والتربية الإسلامية = Urgency of civilisational approach for the renewal of Islamic learning and education... by Berghout, Abdul Aziz

“…. ********************************************************** This article addresses the question of revitalising the dynamic and civilisational role of Islam in all spheres of life. The article posits that in order to revive the role of Islam will need an integrated civilisational approach that provides a more coherent and multi-factorial understanding and analysis of the issues and phenomena. …”
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