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Investigation of 89 candidate gene variants for effects on all-cause mortality following acute coronary syndrome
(2008-07-12)
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Many candidate genes have been reported to be risk factors for acute coronary syndrome (ACS), but their impact on clinical prognosis following ACS is unknown.
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Implementing an innovative consent form: the PREDICT experience
(2008-12-31)
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In the setting of coronary angiography, generic consent forms permit highly variable communication between ...
Autonomous growth potential of leukemia blast cells is associated with poor prognosis in human acute leukemias
(2009-12-29)
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We have described a severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) mouse model that permits the subcutaneous growth of primary human acute leukemia blast cells into a measurable subcutaneous nodule which may be followed ...
The neuroprotective properties of palmitoylethanolamine against oxidative stress in a neuronal cell line
(2009-12-10)
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N-acylethanolamines (NAEs) are lipids upregulated in response to cell and tissue injury and are involved ...
A new permutation strategy of pathway-based approach for genome-wide association study
(2009-12-18)
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Recently introduced pathway-based approach is promising and advantageous to improve the efficiency of ...
HAPSIMU: a genetic simulation platform for population-based association studies
(2008-08-05)
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Population structure is an important cause leading to inconsistent results in population-based association ...
HAPSIMU: a genetic simulation platform for population-based association studies
(2008-08-05)
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Population structure is an important cause leading to inconsistent results in population-based association ...
FunnyBase: a systems level functional annotation of FundulusESTs for the analysis of gene expression
(2004-12-20)
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While studies of non-model organisms are critical for many research areas, such as evolution, development, and ...
One-year health status outcomes of unstable angina versus myocardial infarction: a prospective, observational cohort study of ACS survivors
(2007-09-12)
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Unstable angina (UA) patients have lower mortality and reinfarction risks than ST-elevation (STEMI) or non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) patients ...
Associations between the built environment and physical activity in public housing residents
(2007-11-12)
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Environmental factors may influence the particularly low rates of physical activity in African American and low-income adults. This cross-sectional study investigated ...
Fast Frequency Estimation by Zero Crossings of Differential Spline Wavelet Transform
(2005-05-31)
Zero crossings or extrema of a wavelet transform constitute important signatures for signal analysis with the advantage of great simplicity. In this paper, we introduce a fast frequency-estimation method based on zero-crossing ...
Electronic health records in outpatient clinics: perspectives of third-year medical students
(2008-03-31)
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United States academic medical centers are increasingly incorporating electronic health records (EHR) into ...
Electronic health records in outpatient clinics: perspectives of third-year medical students
(2008-03-31)
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United States academic medical centers are increasingly incorporating electronic health records (EHR) into ...
Effect of stroke location on the laryngeal cough reflex and pneumonia risk
(2005-08-04)
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the risk of developing pneumonia in acute stroke patients comparing ...
ART adherence changes among patients in community substance use treatment: a preliminary analysis from MACH14
(2012-10-11)
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Opiate substitution treatment has been associated with better adherence to lifesaving antiretroviral medications, but the impact of other substance abuse treatment on ...
Perceptions of neighborhood social environment and drug dependence among incarcerated women and men: a cross-sectional analysis
(2012-09-10)
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Perception of neighborhood social environment can influence an individual’s susceptibility to drug dependence. However, this has never been examined with a jailed ...
RNA-seq analysis of synovial fibroblasts brings new insights into rheumatoid arthritis
(2012-12-21)
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune-disease of unknown origin that primarily affects the joints and ultimately leads to their destruction. Growing evidence ...
Investment into the future of microbial resources: culture collection funding models and BRC business plans for biological resource centres
(2014-02-12)
Through their long history of public service, diverse microbial Biological Resource Centres (mBRCs) have made myriad contributions to society and science. They have enabled the maintenance of specimens isolated before ...
TRIP-1 via AKT modulation drives lung fibroblast/myofibroblast trans-differentiation
(2014-02-15)
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Myofibroblasts are the critical effector cells in the pathogenesis of pulmonary fibrosis which carries a high degree of morbidity and mortality. We have previously identified ...
The validity of self-rated health as a measure of health status among young military personnel: evidence from a cross-sectional survey
(2006-08-29)
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Single item questions about self ratings of overall health status are widely used in both military and ...