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Simplified Chinese version of hip and knee replacement expectations surveys i...
Abstract Background The Hospital for Special Surgery Hip Replacement Expectations Survey (HSS-THRES) and Knee Replacement Expectations Survey (HSS-TKRES) are widely used tools... -
Biomarkers of food intake for Allium vegetables
Abstract Allium vegetables are widely consumed around the world and are known for their potential bioactive components improving human health. These effects have been... -
Comparison of biochemical parameters among DPP4 inhibitor users and other ora...
Abstract Background Higher efficacy of incretin-based therapies for type 2 diabetes mellitus has been reported from Asia. Pancreatitis and hepatitis have also been suspected to... -
Newborn and childhood differential DNA methylation and liver fat in school-ag...
Abstract Background Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common chronic liver disease in children in western countries. Adverse early-life exposures are associated with... -
Effects of oxytocin administration on salivary sex hormone levels in autistic...
Abstract Background Oxytocin administration, which may be of therapeutic value for individuals with social difficulties, is likely to affect endogenous levels of other socially... -
Measuring influenza laboratory capacity: use of a tool to measure improvements
Abstract Background To collect information, identify training needs, and assist with influenza capacity building voluntary laboratory capacity assessments were conducted using a... -
Changes in the volatiles, chemical components and antioxidant activities of C...
Chinese jasmine tea, a type of flower-scented tea, is produced by repeatedly mixing the base tea with the aromatic flowers of Jasminum sambac. The aim of this study was to... -
Module and individual domain deletions of NRPS to produce plipastatin derivat...
Abstract Background Plipastatin, an antifungal lipopeptide, is synthesized by a non-ribosomal peptide synthetase (NRPS) in Bacillus subtilis. However, little information is... -
Electronic cigarette exposure triggers neutrophil inflammatory responses
Abstract Background The use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) is increasing and there is widespread perception that e-cigs are safe. E-cigs contain harmful chemicals; more... -
TiO2/Porous Carbon Composite-Decorated Separators for Lithium/Sulfur Battery
Abstract The practical application of lithium/sulfur (Li/S) batteries is hindered by the migration of soluble polysulfides (Li2Sn, 4 ≤ n ≤ 8) from cathode to anode, leading to... -
Screening and quantification of 18 glucocorticoid adulterants from herbal pha...
A procedure for the screening and quantification of 18 glucocorticoids, i.e. hydrocortisone sodium succinate (HSS), prednisolone (PDL), prednisone (PDS), hydrocortisone (HCS),... -
Relationship between ethanol consumption and TBL2 rs17145738 on LDL-C concent...
Abstract Background LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) concentration is modified by dietary and genetic factors; however, little is known about the details of this relationship. Our aim... -
Comparative study to evaluate the voluntary acceptance of two liquid oral for...
Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to determine and compare the voluntary acceptance of two oral liquid formulations of ciclosporin, investigational Atopica® oral... -
Urinary proteomics for prediction of mortality in patients with type 2 diabet...
Abstract Background The urinary proteomic classifier CKD273 has shown promise for prediction of progressive diabetic nephropathy (DN). Whether it is also a determinant of... -
Determination of volatile flavors in fresh navel orange by multidimensional g...
The aroma fraction of fresh fruits is a key factor to evaluate quality and acceptance or resistance of customers. Due to the limited sensitivity of current analytical methods,... -
Changes of the glutathione redox system during the weaning transition in pigl...
Abstract Background Weaning is known to result in barrier dysfunction and villus atrophy in the immediate post-weaning phase, and the magnitude of these responses is... -
Psychometric properties of self-sufficiency assessment tools in adolescents i...
Abstract Background Self-sufficiency is the realisation of an acceptable level of functioning either by the person him/herself or through the adequate organisation of help from... -
Interprofessional team interactions about complex care in the ICU: pilot deve...
Abstract Background The awakening and breathing coordination, delirium, and early mobility (ABCDE) bundle is a multicomponent complex intervention that improves outcomes for... -
Correction to: the revised international technical guidance on sexuality educ...
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Measuring energy, macro and micronutrient intake in UK children and adolescen...
Abstract Background Measuring dietary intake in children and adolescents can be challenging due to misreporting, difficulties in establishing portion size and reliance on...
