A PLIN1 polymorphism is associated with fat production in male emus.

The emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) is a novel poultry species that produces meat, eggs, and fat. Although emus have recently been domesticated, genetic improvements to establish strains have scarcely progressed. In this study, we investigated the relationship between production traits and perilipin 1-encoding gene (PLIN1) polymorphisms in the emus.

Chronic pain in older adults with disabilities is associated with cognitive impairment-a prospective cohort study.

Background: Chronic pain may be an important factor influencing cognitive impairment; however, there is limited research on that link in older adults with disabilities. We aimed to determine the association between chronic pain and cognitive impairment in older adults with disabilities.

Methods: This 24-month prospective cohort study involved 143 Japanese older adults (≥65 years of age) with long-term care insurance.

Post-discharge sedentary behavior and light-intensity physical activity-associated stroke recurrence in patients with minor ischemic stroke: A preliminary retrospective observational study.

Background And Purpose: Evidence regarding whether reducing sedentary behavior and increasing physical activity levels to prevent stroke recurrence is insufficient. Therefore, this study preliminarily investigated whether post-discharge sedentary behavior and physical activity levels in patients with minor ischemic stroke were associated with stroke recurrence.

Methods: This retrospective observational study included 73 patients (aged 72.

Endothelium-Derived Extracellular Vesicles Expressing Intercellular Adhesion Molecules Reflect Endothelial Permeability and Sepsis Severity.

Background: Currently, clinical indicators for evaluating endothelial permeability in sepsis are unavailable. Endothelium-derived extracellular vesicles (EDEVs) are emerging as biomarkers of endothelial injury. Platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule (PECAM) and vascular endothelial (VE)-cadherin are constitutively expressed endothelial intercellular adhesion molecules that regulate intercellular adhesion and permeability.

Association between the Combination of Speed-Eating and Eating until Full and Overweight/Obesity in Part-Time High School Students.

Introduction: This cross-sectional study aimed to examine the association between overweight/obesity and the combined behavior of speed-eating and eating until full among part-time high school students.

Methods: In 2015, 2,507 male and female part-time high school students from Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, who completed a self-reported questionnaire on lifestyle, were included in the analysis. Overweight/obesity was defined as a body mass index of 25 kg/m2 or more.