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Casp8 hypomethylation and neural tube defects in association with polycyclic ...
Abstract Background Epidemiological studies have found that prenatal exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) is associated with increased risk for neural tube... -
Molecular detection and phylogenetic analysis of lumpy skin disease virus fro...
Abstract Background Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is an infectious viral disease of cattle caused by a Capripoxvirus. LSD has substantial economic implications, with infection... -
Heritabilities for the puppy weight at birth in Labrador retrievers
Abstract Background Weight at birth is an important predictor of neonatal mortality and morbidity in dogs. In addition, the birthweight of the puppies in a litter influences the... -
Increase in oxidative stress levels following welding fume inhalation: a cont...
Abstract Background Tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding represents one of the most widely used metal joining processes in industry. It has been shown to generate a large majority... -
Plasma copeptin, kidney disease, and risk for cardiovascular morbidity and mo...
Abstract Background Cardiovascular disease and kidney damage are tightly associated in people with type 2 diabetes. Experimental evidence supports a causal role for vasopressin... -
Acute pain management in children: a survey of Italian pediatricians
Abstract Background Current guidelines recommend assessing and relieving pain in all children and in all instances; yet, in clinical practice, management is frequently... -
Evaluation and comparison of six GRACE models for the stratification of undif...
Abstract Background The Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events (GRACE) score is recommended for stratifying chest pain. However, there are six formulas used to calculate the... -
Metagenomic analysis of viral nucleic acid extraction methods in respiratory ...
Abstract Background Numerous protocols for viral enrichment and genome amplification have been created. However, the direct identification of viral genomes from clinical... -
Plasma metabolites associated with arterial stiffness in patients with type 2...
Abstract Background Although an increased arterial stiffness has been associated with traditional coronary risk factors, the risk factors and pathology of arterial stiffness... -
Utility of intermittent online quizzes as an early warning for residents at r...
Abstract Background Traditionally, quizzes have been applied as a tool for summative assessment, though literature suggests their use as a formative assessment can improve... -
Understanding the impact of five major determinants of health (genetics, biol...
Abstract Background In the United States (U.S.), the prevalence of both diagnosed and undiagnosed type 2 diabetes (T2D) is nearly twice as high among Mexican-origin...
