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101 Secondhand smoke and asthma: what are the effects on healthcare utilization among children? Preventive Medicine, May 24, 2013 Review Article
102 Effectiveness of a national cardiovascular disease risk assessment program (NHS Health Check): results after one year Preventive Medicine, May 24, 2013 Review Article
103 The health status of street children and youth in low- and middle-income countries Journal of Adolescent Health, May 24, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
104 Management of tuberculosis and latent tuberculosis infection in HIV-infected persons Respirology, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
105 Focal necrotizing pneumonia is a distinct entity from lung abscess Respirology, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
106 Effects of whole body vibration training in patients with severe COPD Respirology, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
107 Serum cystatin C during 30 postnatal days is dependent on the postconceptional age in neonates Pediatric Nephrology, May 24, 2013 Review Article
108 Lipopolysaccharide-binding protein: a potential marker of febrile urinary tract infection in childhood Pediatric Nephrology, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
109 Limited value of routine microalbuminuria assessment in multi-ethnic obese children Pediatric Nephrology, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
110 Maximising living donation with paediatric blood-group-incompatible renal transplantation Pediatric Nephrology, May 24, 2013 Review Article
111 Extracorporal shock wave lithotripsy in the management of stones in children with oxalosis--still the first choice Pediatric Nephrology, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
112 Non-dipping phenomenon in children with monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis Pediatric Nephrology, May 24, 2013 Review Article
113 Eradication of chronic methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection in cystic fibrosis patients. An observational prospective cohort study of 11 patients Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, May 24, 2013 Clinical Article
114 Association of amino acids with common complications of prematurity Pediatric Research, May 24, 2013 Review Article
115 Preservation of the metabolic rate of oxygen in preterm infants during indomethacin therapy for closure of the ductus arteriosus Pediatric Research, May 24, 2013 Review Article
116 Quantification of white matter injury following neonatal stroke with serial DTI Pediatric Research, May 24, 2013 Review Article
117 Passive Smoking Induces Leukotriene Production in Children: Influence of Asthma Journal of Asthma, May 24, 2013
118 Demographics, clinical course, and outcomes of children with status asthmaticus treated in a pediatric intensive care unit: 8-year review Journal of Asthma, May 24, 2013 Review Article
119 Validity of CBCL-derived PTSD and dissociation scales: further evidence in a sample of neglected children and adolescents Child Maltreatment, May 24, 2013 Review Article
120 Addressing the questions of tomorrow: melphalan and new combinations as conditioning regimens before autologous hematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation in multiple myeloma Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs, May 24, 2013 Review Article
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 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
2 Coffee consumption and risk of colorectal cancer: a dose-response analysis of observational studies Cancer Causes and Control, April 8, 2013 Review Article
3 The association between low vitamin D and depressive disorders Molecular Psychiatry, April 10, 2013 Free full text
4 The Impact of Pistachio Consumption on Blood Lipid Profile: A Literature Review American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, March 14, 2013 Review Article
5 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
6 Egg consumption and risk of coronary heart disease and stroke: dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies British Medical Journal, January 29, 2013
7 Black tea consumption and risk of stroke in women and men Annals of Epidemiology , February 12, 2013
8 Fish oil-supplementation increases appetite in healthy adults. A randomized controlled cross-over trial Appetite, April 12, 2013
9 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
10 New Perspectives of Curcumin in Cancer Prevention Cancer Prevention Research, April 17, 2013 Review Article
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 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
13 High Coffee Intake, but Not Caffeine, is Associated with Reduced Estrogen Receptor Negative and Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Risk with No Effect Modification by CYP1A2 Genotype Nutrition and Cancer, April 1, 2013 Review Article
14 The Association Between Vitamin D Status and Recurrent Wheezing The Indian Journal of Pediatrics, April 9, 2013 Review Article
15 Associations of tea and coffee consumption with prostate cancer risk Cancer Causes and Control, April 22, 2013
16 Effect of cocoa and theobromine consumption on serum HDL-cholesterol concentrations: a randomized controlled trial American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, April 19, 2013
17 Chewing gum may be an effective complementary therapy in patients with mild to moderate depression Appetite, March 5, 2013 Review Article
18 Dietary Proteins and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders The American Journal of Gastroenterology, April 26, 2013
19 Soft drink, 100% fruit juice, and vegetable juice intakes and risk of diabetes mellitus Clinical Nutrition, March 18, 2013
20 The role of vitamin D in improving physical performance in the elderly Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, April 3, 2013 Review Article
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