Hoseo University

Elevated White Blood Cell Counts Despite Normal C-Reactive Protein Independently Predict Metabolic Syndrome and Myocardial Infarction: Evidence for Genetic Susceptibility and Dietary Modification in a Prospective Cohort

Background/Objectives: Elevated white blood cell (WBC) counts and C-reactive protein (CRP) are established inflammatory markers associated with cardiometabolic disease. However, whether elevated WBC remains prognostically important without CRP elevation is unclear. This study aim...

Comparison of pectoralis major and serratus anterior activity during scapular protraction with and without reciprocal inhibition in healthy individuals

Background Sufficient scapular stability is essential for optimal upper-extremity function, with the serratus anterior (SA) playing a key role in both open and closed-chain exercises. However, compensatory pectoralis major (PM) overactivation often interferes with selective SA ac...

Some characterizations of rings whose regular ideals are G -projective

Abstract In this paper, regular modules are introduced to characterize rings whose regular ideals are G -projective, called G -Dedekind rings, i.e., R is a G -Dedekind ring if and only if any regular R -module is a G -projective R -module; if and only if R / aR is a QF ring for a...

Associations of nova-defined ultra-processed food intake and cardiometabolic health among Korean adults from 2007 to 2023

The consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has been increased worldwide. Given its association with adverse health outcomes, monitoring long-term trends in UPF intake is important. However, evidence among Asian adults on UPF intake and health outcomes is limited. We analyzed...

Activation of the gluteus maximus and multifidus muscles in bridge and hip thrust exercise variations

Background The gluteus maximus (GM) and multifidus (MF) play important roles in maintaining the stability and mobility of the lumbopelvic-hip complex during various activities. Variations in bridge and hip thrust exercises can affect muscle activity in the GM, MF, and biceps femo...

Postbiotic mechanisms of long-term fermented soybean foods in host immunometabolic regulation: a critical appraisal of evidence, contradictions, and precision nutrition perspectives

Traditionally made long-term fermented soybean (LTFS) foods, including doenjang, miso, ganjang, and douchi, are produced through months to years of fermentation under high-salinity conditions (12-20% NaCl), generating convergent postbiotic profiles comprising free amino acids, is...