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The role of environmental stress and DNA methylation in the longitudinal cour...
Abstract Background Stressful life events influence the course of affective disorders, however, the mechanisms by which they bring about phenotypic change are not entirely... -
Identification of RASSF1A promoter hypermethylation as a biomarker for hepato...
Abstract Background RAS association domain family protein 1A (RASSF1A) promoter hypermethylation is suggested to be linked to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), but the results... -
Knowledge, attitudes, and values among physicians working with clinical genom...
Abstract Background It has been over a decade since the completion of the Human Genome Project (HGP), genomic sequencing technologies have yet to become parts of standard of... -
The interaction of behavioral context and motivational-volitional factors for...
Abstract Background In order to generate more effective interventions to promote exercise and sport in adolescence, a better understanding of the interaction of influencing... -
Factors influencing the practice of exclusive breastfeeding among nursing mot...
Abstract Background Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is one of the optimal infant and young child feeding practices. Globally, <40% of infants under 6 months of age are... -
Feasibility and acceptance of exercise recommendations (10,000 steps a day) w...
Abstract Background Benefits of exercise to prevent non-communicable diseases are well-documented. Limited data exists to promote physical activity in healthy but sedentary... -
Interventions to promote patients and families’ involvement in adult intensiv...
Abstract Background There has been an identified need for greater patient and family member involvement in healthcare. This is particularly relevant in an intensive care unit... -
Programme Reporting Standards (PRS) for improving the reporting of sexual, re...
Abstract Background Information about design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation is central to understand the impact of programmes within the field of sexual,... -
Consensus of potential modifiable prognostic factors for persistent pain afte...
Abstract Background Identify and establish consensus regarding potential prognostic factors for the development of chronic pain after a first episode of idiopathic,... -
Correlates of employment status in individuals with asthma: a cross-sectional...
Abstract Background This study aims to elucidate factors that among adults with asthma are associated with working full-time. Methods This cross-sectional survey of 2613... -
Rationale for Environmental Hygiene towards global protection of fetuses and ...
Abstract Background The regulatory management of chemicals and toxicants in the EU addresses hundreds of different chemicals and health hazards individually, one by one. An... -
Construction and importance of video based analyses teaching in physical educ...
Abstract Introduction Today, Video Based Analysis (VBA) is one of the teaching methods widely used in different fields that help in effective teaching and learning process.... -
Blood groups A and AB are associated with increased gastric cancer risk: evid...
Abstract Background The association of ABO blood groups with gastric cancer risk was proposed decades ago, but the results have been inconsistent. Methods We used two single... -
Rheumatoid factor, not antibodies against citrullinated proteins, is associat...
Abstract Introduction Although the prognostic value of rheumatoid factor (RF) and autoantibodies against citrullinated proteins (ACPAs) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis... -
Quality of life and owner attitude to dog overweight and obesity in Thailand ...
Abstract Background This study investigated whether the body condition score (BCS) and/or culture influences the quality of life (QoL) of dogs, as evaluated by the owner, and... -
Back pain in physically inactive students compared to physical education stud...
Abstract Background The aim of the study was (1) to characterise back pain in physically inactive students as well as in trained (with a high level of physical activity) and... -
Development of a nursing-specific Mini-CEX and evaluation of the core compete...
Abstract Background Modern nursing requires a broad set of academic and practical skills, and an effective nurse must integrate these skills in a wide range of healthcare... -
Role-playing is an effective instructional strategy for genetic counseling tr...
Abstract Background Genetic diseases represent a significant public health challenge in China that will need to be addressed by a correspondingly large number of professional... -
Effects of weight change on apolipoprotein B-containing emerging atherosclero...
Abstract Background and aims Non-high-density (HDL)-cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-particle number, apolipoprotein B, lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)), and small-dense (sdLDL)... -
AHRR methylation in heavy smokers: associations with smoking, lung cancer ris...
Abstract Background A low level of methylation at cg05575921 in the aryl-hydrocarbon receptor repressor (AHRR) gene is robustly associated with smoking, and some studies have...
