Reduced soluble receptor for advanced glycation end-products in COPD D.J. Smith*
... the data was corrected for age and sex using ANCOVA, plasma sRAGE levels remained significantly lower in COPD than in healthy control subjects (p,0.001). Given that age and sex were not identical between the two groups, a subset of 28 pairs of patients and healthy control subjects matched for these ...
... the data was corrected for age and sex using ANCOVA, plasma sRAGE levels remained significantly lower in COPD than in healthy control subjects (p,0.001). Given that age and sex were not identical between the two groups, a subset of 28 pairs of patients and healthy control subjects matched for these ...
Barriers in preventing long-term complications among patients with
... estimated using the chi square test or Fisher s exact test. Statistical significance was based on a cut off value of 0.05. Results: Findings from this study provide evidence of barriers to prevention of long-term complications. Long distance (43%) and inadequate finances (66%) were barriers limiting ...
... estimated using the chi square test or Fisher s exact test. Statistical significance was based on a cut off value of 0.05. Results: Findings from this study provide evidence of barriers to prevention of long-term complications. Long distance (43%) and inadequate finances (66%) were barriers limiting ...
An introduction to genetic algorithms
... Understanding the Role of Crossover..................................................................................................139 Theory of GAs With Endogenous Fitness...........................................................................................139 Appendix A: Selected General Re ...
... Understanding the Role of Crossover..................................................................................................139 Theory of GAs With Endogenous Fitness...........................................................................................139 Appendix A: Selected General Re ...
13-Hypertension the Silent Killer, Part 1
... Very poor control of hypertension is reported worldwide. In Egypt it was reported that only 23.9% of hypertensives were receiving treatment and only 8% had their blood pressure controlled (20). In Canada only 15.8% had their blood pressure treated and controlled (8). In India a study found that 43% ...
... Very poor control of hypertension is reported worldwide. In Egypt it was reported that only 23.9% of hypertensives were receiving treatment and only 8% had their blood pressure controlled (20). In Canada only 15.8% had their blood pressure treated and controlled (8). In India a study found that 43% ...
An introduction to genetic algorithms / Melanie
... Understanding the Role of Crossover..................................................................................................139 Theory of GAs With Endogenous Fitness...........................................................................................139 Appendix A: Selected General Re ...
... Understanding the Role of Crossover..................................................................................................139 Theory of GAs With Endogenous Fitness...........................................................................................139 Appendix A: Selected General Re ...
(SLE) and kidney disease - University Hospitals Birmingham NHS
... Lupus nephritis is a form of inflammation which affects the nephrons within the kidneys, occurring as they are attacked by the immune system. In most cases treatments are very effective and kidney function is preserved. However for some patients, damage caused by scarring in the kidney means that le ...
... Lupus nephritis is a form of inflammation which affects the nephrons within the kidneys, occurring as they are attacked by the immune system. In most cases treatments are very effective and kidney function is preserved. However for some patients, damage caused by scarring in the kidney means that le ...
Type 2 Diabetes Management Goals
... *2014 rate of overweight not reported in Flegal et al 2016; 2012 rate carried over based on historic stability of overweight prevalence. BMI, body mass index (in kg/m 2); NHANES, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (x-axis lists last year of each survey). Flegal KM, et al. Int J Obes Re ...
... *2014 rate of overweight not reported in Flegal et al 2016; 2012 rate carried over based on historic stability of overweight prevalence. BMI, body mass index (in kg/m 2); NHANES, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (x-axis lists last year of each survey). Flegal KM, et al. Int J Obes Re ...
The Complex Inheritance of Maize Domestication Traits and Gene
... was given to shepherd them to completion. Every day and conversation I have had with John as my advisor has made me into a better scientist and I am extremely thankful for the opportunity I was given six years ago when I joined the Doebley lab. I have been fortunate enough to also work in an outstan ...
... was given to shepherd them to completion. Every day and conversation I have had with John as my advisor has made me into a better scientist and I am extremely thankful for the opportunity I was given six years ago when I joined the Doebley lab. I have been fortunate enough to also work in an outstan ...
The Tearing Patient: Diagnosis and Management
... this is considered to be excessively lax. The lid is also considered lax if it takes more than 8 seconds for the lid to return to its normal position. The laxity is severe if the lid does not appose the globe before the first blink. • Assessing for dry eyes and other tear film abnormalities. Evalua ...
... this is considered to be excessively lax. The lid is also considered lax if it takes more than 8 seconds for the lid to return to its normal position. The laxity is severe if the lid does not appose the globe before the first blink. • Assessing for dry eyes and other tear film abnormalities. Evalua ...
Hemoglobin A2: origin, evolution, and aftermath
... two variants could represent gene conversion events. Another variant that was found subsequent to Petes’ hypothesis, Hb Parchman (622 ala + glu, 50 ser thr), could also be due to gene conversion rather than to a double crossover as proposed by the investigators.s2This hypothesis is easily testable i ...
... two variants could represent gene conversion events. Another variant that was found subsequent to Petes’ hypothesis, Hb Parchman (622 ala + glu, 50 ser thr), could also be due to gene conversion rather than to a double crossover as proposed by the investigators.s2This hypothesis is easily testable i ...
Bacteriophages of Pseudomonas bacteria: application in medicine
... bacteriophages of P. aeruginosa can be used in medical treatment of burns, chronic otitis, keratitis, sepsis and bacterial lung infection of patients with cystic fibrosis. Researches concerning phage therapy of plants are relatively few, but studies in this field continue. Some treatments already ha ...
... bacteriophages of P. aeruginosa can be used in medical treatment of burns, chronic otitis, keratitis, sepsis and bacterial lung infection of patients with cystic fibrosis. Researches concerning phage therapy of plants are relatively few, but studies in this field continue. Some treatments already ha ...
PERIODONTAL PATHOLOGY
... affects the anterior gingiva of chronic mouth breathers or individuals with incomplete lip closure. Note the erythematous, hypertrophic maxillary anterior gingiva. ...
... affects the anterior gingiva of chronic mouth breathers or individuals with incomplete lip closure. Note the erythematous, hypertrophic maxillary anterior gingiva. ...
Interferon Gamma Gene Polymorphism as a Biochemical Marker in
... polymorphism and IgE level in atopic German newborns. This discrepancy could be due to differences in population and age groups; in other words, each analysis may identify the allele or haplotype responsible for the phenotype in that specific population. In the present study, the serum INF-γ level w ...
... polymorphism and IgE level in atopic German newborns. This discrepancy could be due to differences in population and age groups; in other words, each analysis may identify the allele or haplotype responsible for the phenotype in that specific population. In the present study, the serum INF-γ level w ...
Population Health Research Institute
... pre-eminent centre for research into international health and training for young researchers. The goals of the PHRI are to understand the causes of chronic diseases and how they can be prevented or treated. While its primary role is to provide leadership in international health research, the PHRI al ...
... pre-eminent centre for research into international health and training for young researchers. The goals of the PHRI are to understand the causes of chronic diseases and how they can be prevented or treated. While its primary role is to provide leadership in international health research, the PHRI al ...
... Chronic respiratory diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, kill more than four million people every year and affect hundreds of millions more. These diseases erode the health and well-being of the patients and have a negative impact on families and societies. Women and c ...
A rabian Gulf University
... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Abdul+Razzak+R%2C+Abi-Hozaifa +B%2C+Bamosa+A%2C+Ali+N.+Assessment+of+Enhanced+Endothelium+De pendentvasodilation+by+Intermittent+Fasting+in+Wistar+Albino+Rats.+Indian+ Journal+of+Physiology+and+Pharmacology+2011%3B+55(4)%3A+336-342. ...
... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Abdul+Razzak+R%2C+Abi-Hozaifa +B%2C+Bamosa+A%2C+Ali+N.+Assessment+of+Enhanced+Endothelium+De pendentvasodilation+by+Intermittent+Fasting+in+Wistar+Albino+Rats.+Indian+ Journal+of+Physiology+and+Pharmacology+2011%3B+55(4)%3A+336-342. ...
Mapping the Horns (Ho) Locus in Sheep: A Further Locus
... A second locus is also known to produce horns in sheep (Dry 1955). Unlike the Ho locus, the Halo hair (HH1) locus (COGNOSAG 1989) has a marked effect on fleece characteristics. Sheep carrying the HH1N allele produce a high abundance of halo hair on the backs of young lambs. The adult mature fleece i ...
... A second locus is also known to produce horns in sheep (Dry 1955). Unlike the Ho locus, the Halo hair (HH1) locus (COGNOSAG 1989) has a marked effect on fleece characteristics. Sheep carrying the HH1N allele produce a high abundance of halo hair on the backs of young lambs. The adult mature fleece i ...
sarcoidosis Treatment Guide
... body. Sarcoidosis-related granulomas are not different from granulomas that occur in other diseases. As a result, a complete physical exam and medical history – including occupational history, medication history, and environmental exposures – must be made before concluding that the illness is, in fa ...
... body. Sarcoidosis-related granulomas are not different from granulomas that occur in other diseases. As a result, a complete physical exam and medical history – including occupational history, medication history, and environmental exposures – must be made before concluding that the illness is, in fa ...
Centipede Hox genes - Development
... Sets of degenerate primers were used to amplify portions of the various Hox genes. The primers were designed based on the sequences of orthologs from other arthropod species; primer sequences are available upon request. From the clones of the homeobox regions, exact primers were designed for 3′ RACE ...
... Sets of degenerate primers were used to amplify portions of the various Hox genes. The primers were designed based on the sequences of orthologs from other arthropod species; primer sequences are available upon request. From the clones of the homeobox regions, exact primers were designed for 3′ RACE ...
Centers for Disease Control Ebola Message
... On October 10, a healthcare worker who provided care for the index patient at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital has tested positive for Ebola. o The healthcare worker was isolated after initial reports of fever. o CDC has interviewed the healthcare worker to identify any contacts or potential expos ...
... On October 10, a healthcare worker who provided care for the index patient at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital has tested positive for Ebola. o The healthcare worker was isolated after initial reports of fever. o CDC has interviewed the healthcare worker to identify any contacts or potential expos ...
Biomedical Consent Template
... items as appropriate for this participant population or this research study. For example, if participants would not be candidates for palliative care outside the research context, do not include the “comfort care” bullet as an option]: ...
... items as appropriate for this participant population or this research study. For example, if participants would not be candidates for palliative care outside the research context, do not include the “comfort care” bullet as an option]: ...
The Integrated Phenotype
... Callahan and Waller 2000). Following publication of the volume Phenotypic Integration edited by Pigliucci and Preston (2004), the conceptual framework of phenotypic integration moved into mainstream evolutionary biology. At the time of preparation of this article, over 100 citations with the key wor ...
... Callahan and Waller 2000). Following publication of the volume Phenotypic Integration edited by Pigliucci and Preston (2004), the conceptual framework of phenotypic integration moved into mainstream evolutionary biology. At the time of preparation of this article, over 100 citations with the key wor ...
Radiologic Technology, March/April 2016, Volume 87, Number 4
... pending copyright under U.S. copyright laws, and all rights thereto are reserved by the publisher, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. Any and all copying or reproduction of the contents herein for general distribution, for advertising or promotion, for creating new collective works or ...
... pending copyright under U.S. copyright laws, and all rights thereto are reserved by the publisher, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. Any and all copying or reproduction of the contents herein for general distribution, for advertising or promotion, for creating new collective works or ...