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61 Beliefs and practices during pregnancy and childbirth in urban slums of Dhaka, Bangladesh Full Text BMC Public Health, October 5, 2012
62 Using educational outreach and a financial incentive to increase general practices' contribution to chlamydia screening in South-East London 2003-2011 Full Text BMC Public Health, October 5, 2012
63 A qualitative study among HIV-sero-discordant couples on ART in rural Uganda Full Text BMC Public Health, October 5, 2012
64 The effect of the UP4FUN pilot intervention on objectively measured sedentary time and physical activity in 10-12 year old children in Belgium: the ENERGY-project Full Text BMC Public Health, October 5, 2012
65 Formative assessment of the health environment in low-resource primary schools in the Western Cape Province of South Africa Full Text BMC Public Health, October 5, 2012
66 Demographic determinants of survival in osteosarcoma Full Text Annals, Academy of Medicine, Singapore, October 5, 2012
67 Diabetes prevalence and metabolic risk profile in an unselected population visiting pharmacies in Switzerland Full Text Vascular Health and Risk Management, October 5, 2012
68 Coffee and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Possible Preventive Role Full Text American Journal of Epidemiology, October 5, 2012 Original Publication Date: October 4, 2011
69 Cardiovascular risk management in patients with coronary heart disease in primary care: variation across countries and practices. an observational study based on quality indicators Full Text BMC Family Practice, October 5, 2012
70 The role of small heat-shock protein αB-crystalline (HspB5) in COPD pathogenesis Full Text International Journal of COPD, October 5, 2012
71 Comparison of gait in progressive supranuclear palsy, Parkinsons disease and healthy older adults Full Text BMC Neurology, October 5, 2012 Clinical Article
72 Intravenous immunoglobulin treatment in a patient with adrenomyeloneuropathy Full Text BMC Neurology, October 5, 2012
73 Analysis of colonic mucosa mast cell count in patients with chronic diarrhea Full Text Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology, October 5, 2012
74 Peripheral Blood Gene Expression in Postinfective Fatigue Syndrome Following From Three Different Triggering Infections Full Text The Journal of Infectious Diseases, October 4, 2012 Original Publication Date: October 3, 2011
75 Six-Month Incidence, Persistence, and Factors Associated With Persistence of Anal Human Papillomavirus in Men: The HPV in Men Study Full Text The Journal of Infectious Diseases, October 4, 2012 Original Publication Date: October 3, 2011
76 Efficacy of acupuncture for chronic knee pain: protocol for a randomised controlled trial using a Zelen design Full Text BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, October 4, 2012
77 Improving teaching on an inpatient pediatrics service: a retrospective analysis of a program change Full Text BMC Medical Education, October 4, 2012
78 Remission of screen-detected metabolic syndrome and its determinants: an observational study Full Text BMC Public Health, October 4, 2012
79 Pre-pregnancy care for women with pre-gestational diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis Full Text BMC Public Health, October 4, 2012 Evidence Based Medicine
80 Leading during change: the effects of leader behavior on sickness absence in a Norwegian health trust Full Text BMC Public Health, October 4, 2012
As published in Cardiovascular Diabetology, an elevated retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4) level was shown to be associated hypertriglyceridemia and coronary artery calcification, but not other cardiometabolic risk factors, such as hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, elevated CRP, and increased CIMT. The study involved 709 postmenopausal women from the Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study (KEEPS).
Read the article summaryAs published in Diabetes Care, n-3 PUFA supplementation (4 g/d x 6 w) in patients with diabetes (n=29) resulted in decreased urine NGAL excretion; there was no effect on urine albumin excretion, serum markers of kidney function, and eGFR. In patients taking RAAS blockers, n-3 PUFA supplementation decreased albumin excretion, NGAL, LFABP, and NAG.
Read the article summaryResearchers at the University of Sydney have reported that the highest vs. lowest quartile of homocysteine (HR=2.45) and folate deficiency (HR=1.53), but not vitamin B12 levels, predict CHD mortality. Further hyperhomocysteinaemia (> 15 µmol/L) was reported to be associated with all-cause mortality (HR=1.47).
Read the article summary1 Diet beverages and the risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease: a review of the evidence Nutrition Reviews, May 7, 2013 Review Article
2 Comparison of Stent Length Reported by the Stents Manufacturer to That Determined by Quantitative Coronary Angiography at the Time of Implantation Versus That Determined by Coronary Computed Tomographic Angiography at a Later Time The American Journal of Cardiology, April 10, 2013
3 Egg consumption and risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes: A meta-analysis Atherosclerosis, May 8, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
4 Coffee and caffeine intake and breast cancer risk: An updated dose-response meta-analysis of 37 published studies Gynecologic Oncology, May 10, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
5 Egg consumption in relation to risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 21, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
6 Vitamin D and depression in geriatric primary care patients Clinical Interventions in Aging, May 6, 2013 Free full text
7 Awareness, Treatment, and Control of LDL Cholesterol Are Lower Among United States Adults With Undiagnosed Diabetes Versus Diagnosed Diabetes Diabetes Care, May 7, 2013
8 Egg consumption and risk of bladder cancer: a meta-analysis Nutrition and Cancer, May 17, 2013
9 The association between low vitamin D and depressive disorders Molecular Psychiatry, April 10, 2013 Free full text
10 Aspirin: Its risks, benefits, and optimal use in preventing cardiovascular events Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, May 8, 2013 Free full text
11 Role of Garlic Usage in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: An Evidence-Based Approach Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 24, 2013 Free full text Evidence Based Medicine
12 Postanesthesia Care Unit Visitation Decreases Family Member Anxiety Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, February 7, 2012
13 Phase I Study of U3-1287, a Fully Human Anti-HER3 Monoclonal Antibody, in Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors Clinical Cancer Research, May 13, 2013
14 Preserved foods associated with increased risk of ovarian cancer Gynecologic Oncology, May 14, 2013
15 Low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet score and risk of incident cancer; a prospective cohort study Nutrition Journal, May 16, 2013 Free full text
16 A review of lifestyle factors that contribute to important pathways associated with major depression: Diet, sleep and exercise Journal of Affective Disorders, May 2, 2013 Review Article
17 White rice consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes Clinical Nutrition, May 8, 2013
18 Expanding primary care opportunities: simulation for clinical reasoning Journal of Nursing Education, May 13, 2013
19 The Impact of Pistachio Consumption on Blood Lipid Profile: A Literature Review American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, March 14, 2013 Review Article
20 Control of experimental spasticity by targeting the degradation of endocannabinoids using selective fatty acid amide hydrolase inhibitors Multiple Sclerosis Journal, May 13, 2013
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