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281 Workplace-based assessment in surgical training: experiences from the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Programme ANZ Journal of Surgery, May 16, 2013 Review Article
282 Relationship between oxidative stress and clinical pregnancy in assisted reproductive technology treatment cycles Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, May 16, 2013 Clinical Article
283 Lower respiratory tract viral infections in pediatric abdominal organ transplant recipients: A single hospital inpatient cohort study Pediatric Transplantation, May 16, 2013 Review Article
284 Comparisons of health conditions of immigrant and domestic women in korea and china using propensity score matching Health Care for Women International, May 16, 2013
285 Migration and maternity: insights of context, health policy, and research evidence on experiences and outcomes from a three country preliminary study across germany, canada, and the united kingdom Health Care for Women International, May 16, 2013
286 A case control study of the implementation of change model versus passive dissemination of practice guidelines for compliance in monitoring for metabolic syndrome Community Mental Health Journal, May 16, 2013 Clinical Guideline
287 Identification and treatment of tbi and co-occurring psychiatric symptoms among oef/oif/ond veterans seeking mental health services within the state of colorado: establishing consensus for best practices Community Mental Health Journal, May 16, 2013
288 Integrated healthy workplace model: An experience from North Indian industry Full Text Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, May 16, 2013 Review Article
289 Biomarkers: A potential prognostic tool for silicosis Full Text Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, May 16, 2013 Review Article
290 Non-occupational exposure to silica dust Full Text Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, May 16, 2013 Review Article
291 Prepregnancy body mass index and feeding practices in relation to infants' growth Full Text The Journal for Nurse Practitioners , May 16, 2013
292 Maternal perceptions of partner support during breastfeeding Full Text International Breastfeeding Journal, May 16, 2013
293 Callers attitudes and experiences of UK breastfeeding helpline support Full Text International Breastfeeding Journal, May 16, 2013
294 Adolescent pharyngitis: a common complaint with potentially lethal complications Full Text The Journal for Nurse Practitioners , May 16, 2013
295 Challenges of implementing evidence-based practice in the developing world Full Text The Journal for Nurse Practitioners , May 16, 2013
296 Necessity of a good surgical history: detection of a gossypiboma Full Text The Journal for Nurse Practitioners , May 16, 2013
297 Pattern of pediatric eye injuries in Tehran, Iran International Ophthalmology, May 16, 2013 Review Article
298 Pediatric Facial Fractures From Dog Bites Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, May 16, 2013 Review Article
299 Can We Associate the Hours of Clinical Services at the Rehabilitation Outcomes?: The Case of the Visual Impairment Rehabilitation Program The Health Care Manager, May 16, 2013 Review Article
300 The Effects of Supervisors' Supportive Role, Job Stress, and Work-Family Conflicts on the Nurses' Attitudes The Health Care Manager, May 16, 2013 Review Article
Researchers at Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health conducted a study involving 96,008 women in the Nurse’s Health Study II with 18 years of follow up, which demonstrated a strikingly strong association with non-fatal cardiovascular disease. There were 2463 participants with psoriasis and 1,709,069 person-years of follow up. There were 713 cases of non-fatal cardiovascular disease (HR=1.55). The HRs for myocardial infarction and stroke were 1.70 and 1.45, respectively. For women with psoriatic arthritis, the HR was 3.47. For women < 40 years of age and psoriasis > 9 years, the HRs were 3.26 and 3.09, respectively.
Read the article summaryAs reported in the British Journal of Dermatology, two cytokine genes (IL-2RA and TNF/LTA) which have been implicated in autoimmune diseases are associated with severe alopecia areata. The study involved 768 patients with alopecia areata and 658 controls, and 26 cytokine genes were genotyped.
Read the article summaryAs reported in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology and based on participants in the Nurses’ Health Study, Women’s Health Study, Health Professionals’ Follow-up Study, and Physicians’ Health Study II, total testosterone (RR = 0.62) and SHBG levels (RR = 0.65), and the estradiol:testosterone ratio (RR = 2.63) are associated with colorectal cancer risk in men. An inverse association exists between the estradiol:testosterone ratio (RR = 0.43) and colorectal cancer risk in women.
Read the article summary1 Association of raw fruit and fruit juice consumption with blood pressure: the INTERMAP Study American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, April 5, 2013 Review Article
2 The association between low vitamin D and depressive disorders Molecular Psychiatry, April 10, 2013 Free full text
3 Beneficial effects of an 8-week, very low carbohydrate diet intervention on obese subjects Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 2, 2013 Free full text
4 Low-Carbohydrate Diet for the Treatment of Gestational Diabetes: A randomized controlled trial Diabetes Care, April 9, 2013
5 The Impact of Pistachio Consumption on Blood Lipid Profile: A Literature Review American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, March 14, 2013 Review Article
6 Coffee consumption and risk of colorectal cancer: a dose-response analysis of observational studies Cancer Causes and Control, April 8, 2013 Review Article
7 Black tea consumption and risk of stroke in women and men Annals of Epidemiology , February 12, 2013
8 Relationship Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Chronic Low Back Pain in Postmenopausal Women Current Rheumatology Reviews, April 23, 2013 Review Article
9 Different types of dietary advice for women with gestational diabetes mellitus Cochrane Reviews, April 1, 2013 Review Article
10 Changes in circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin d according to vitamin D binding protein genotypes after vitamin D3 or D2 supplementation Nutrition Journal, April 17, 2013 Free full text
11 Meat, fish, and esophageal cancer risk: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis Nutrition Reviews, April 15, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
12 Olive Oil Polyphenols Decrease Blood Pressure and Improve Endothelial Function in Young Women with Mild Hypertension American Journal of Hypertension, November 19, 2012
13 Fish oil-supplementation increases appetite in healthy adults. A randomized controlled cross-over trial Appetite, April 12, 2013
14 Effects of watermelon supplementation on arterial stiffness and wave reflection amplitude in postmenopausal women Menopause, April 29, 2013
15 Dietary calcium intake and risk of stroke: a dose-response meta-analysis American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, April 4, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
16 Caffeine and urinary incontinence in US women International Urogynecology Journal, February 14, 2013
17 All-Source Basal Vitamin D Inputs Are Greater Than Previously Thought and Cutaneous Inputs Are Smaller The Journal of Nutrition, April 3, 2013 Review Article
18 Do Sugar Substitutes Have Any Impact on Glycemic Control in Patients with Diabetes? Journal of Pharmacy Technology, April 15, 2013
19 Fruit, Mediterranean-style, and high-fat and -sugar diets are associated with the risk of night sweats and hot flushes in midlife: results from a prospective cohort study American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, April 4, 2013
20 The role of number of meals, coffee intake, salt and type of cookware on colorectal cancer development in the context of the Mediterranean diet Public Health Nutrition, April 11, 2013
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