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The effect of exercise in some sport branches on urinary second messenger cyclic nucleotide levels
Ebubekir Bakan, Nurcan Kilic Baygutalp, Nurinnisa Ozturk, Omer Kaynar, Mehmet Ali Gul, Emrullah Dorman & Nezahat Kurt
Article: 1125411
Published online: 08 Jan 2016
AbstractforThe effect of exercise in some sport branches on urinary second messenger cyclic nucleotide levels | Full Text | References | PDF (446.3 KB)
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The shocking implications of Bayes’ theorem for diagnosing herniated nucleus pulposus based on MRI scans
David Trafimow & Jordan H. Trafimow
Article: 1133270
Published online: 01 Feb 2016
AbstractforThe shocking implications of Bayes’ theorem for diagnosing herniated nucleus pulposus based on MRI scans | Full Text | References | PDF (456 KB)
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Carbon monoxide poisoning deaths in Shanghai, China: A 10-year epidemiological and comparative study with the Wuhan sample
Xuesong Lu, Feng Li, Heng Choon (Oliver) Chan, Haipeng Jia, Jianyu Dai & Xiao Ding
Article: 1137131
Published online: 12 Feb 2016
AbstractforCarbon monoxide poisoning deaths in Shanghai, China: A 10-year epidemiological and comparative study with the Wuhan sample | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Review Article
Health disparities in mycosis fungoides
Ginette A. Okoye, Austin Newsome, Shaunte McKay & Valerie M. Harvey
Article: 1134041
Published online: 16 Feb 2016
AbstractforHealth disparities in mycosis fungoides | Full Text | References | PDF (494.3 KB)
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Exploring immunisation refusal by parents in the Malaysian context
W.Y. Lim, H.S.S. Amar-Singh, Netia Jeganathan, H. Rahmat, N.A. Mustafa, Fatimah-Sham Mohd Yusof, R. Rahman, S. Itam, C.H. Chan & M.S. N-Julia
Article: 1142410
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforExploring immunisation refusal by parents in the Malaysian context | Full Text | References | PDF (680.3 KB)
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Method validation of amlodipine and atorvastatin by liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC–MS) method in human plasma
Hossein Danafar & Mehrdad Hamidi
Article: 1129790
Published online: 02 Mar 2016
AbstractforMethod validation of amlodipine and atorvastatin by liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC–MS) method in human plasma | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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24-channel transcutaneous electrical sensory stimulation of the forearm: Effects on cognitive performance and autonomic arousal compared with single-electrode stimulation
Tabitha Mufti, Martin Slovak, Anthony T. Barker & Tom F.D. Farrow
Article: 1149992
Published online: 09 Mar 2016
Abstractfor24-channel transcutaneous electrical sensory stimulation of the forearm: Effects on cognitive performance and autonomic arousal compared with single-electrode stimulation | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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An initial investigation of smokers’ urges to smoke and their exercise intensity preference: A mixed-methods approach
Nikos Zourbanos, Antonis Hatzigeorgiadis, Anastasia Tsiami, Theodora Tzatzaki, Kalliopi Georgakouli, Eirini Manthou, Marios Goudas, Athanasios Jamurtas, Chrysa Hatzoglou, Nikos Chatzisarantis, Maria Hassandra & Yannis Theodorakis
Article: 1149043
Published online: 09 Mar 2016
AbstractforAn initial investigation of smokers’ urges to smoke and their exercise intensity preference: A mixed-methods approach | Full Text | References | PDF (518.4 KB)
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Determinants of household drinking-water source in Indonesia: An analysis of the 2007 Indonesian family life survey
Sri Irianti, Puguh Prasetyoputra & Tri Prasetyo Sasimartoyo
Article: 1151143
Published online: 17 Mar 2016
AbstractforDeterminants of household drinking-water source in Indonesia: An analysis of the 2007 Indonesian family life survey | Full Text | References | PDF (584.3 KB)
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MPEG–PCL copolymeric nanoparticles in drug delivery systems
Hossein Danafar
Article: 1142411
Published online: 10 Mar 2016
AbstractforMPEG–PCL copolymeric nanoparticles in drug delivery systems | Full Text | References | PDF (3.9 MB)
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Indoor risks of pesticide uses are significantly linked to hazards of the family members
Muhammad Sarwar
Article: 1155373
Published online: 09 Mar 2016
AbstractforIndoor risks of pesticide uses are significantly linked to hazards of the family members | Full Text | References | PDF (507.9 KB)
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Training nurses in basic hypno-analgesia techniques to reduce procedural distress and pain in children: A feasibility trial
Terry Mizrahi, Serge Sultan, Marie-Claude Charest, Jennifer Aramideh, Marie-Claude Charrette, Anouk Streff, Caroline Plante & Michel Duval
Article: 1165083
Published online: 04 Apr 2016
AbstractforTraining nurses in basic hypno-analgesia techniques to reduce procedural distress and pain in children: A feasibility trial | Full Text | References | PDF (787.8 KB)
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Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates among hospitalized patients; a tertiary medical care center experience from Southern Iran
Farhad Sarrafzadeh, Zienab Mirzabiegi & Mohammad Torabi-Nami
Article: 1163768
Published online: 11 Apr 2016
AbstractforVancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates among hospitalized patients; a tertiary medical care center experience from Southern Iran | Full Text | References | PDF (488.2 KB)
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EPA/DHA dietary supplementation attenuates exercise-induced bronchoconstriction in physically active asthmatic males
Aishwarya Kumar, Sarabjit S. Mastana & Martin R. Lindley
Article: 1172696
Published online: 25 Apr 2016
AbstractforEPA/DHA dietary supplementation attenuates exercise-induced bronchoconstriction in physically active asthmatic males | Full Text | References | PDF (717.8 KB)
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Effect of obesity on knee joint biomechanics during gait in young adults
Kathleen F.E. MacLean, Jack P. Callaghan & Monica R. Maly
Article: 1173778
Published online: 26 Apr 2016
AbstractforEffect of obesity on knee joint biomechanics during gait in young adults | Full Text | References | PDF (942.6 KB)
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The East African HIV prevention model: Perspectives from HIV-positive male immigrants living in the USA
Jennifer Jo Connor, Sharon M. Lund, Amanda Ciesinski, Megan Finsaas, Tom Bichanga & Beatrice “Bean” E. Robinson
Article: 1175402
Published online: 09 May 2016
AbstractforThe East African HIV prevention model: Perspectives from HIV-positive male immigrants living in the USA | Full Text | References | PDF (635.9 KB)
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Profile of healthy female students in Syria: Investigation on anthropometric, lifestyle, and dietary characteristics, along with hematological and plasma biochemical parameters
Nada Dehneh, Mazen Rajab, Wafika Zarzour & Muhidien Jouma
Article: 1180741
Published online: 09 May 2016
AbstractforProfile of healthy female students in Syria: Investigation on anthropometric, lifestyle, and dietary characteristics, along with hematological and plasma biochemical parameters | Full Text | References | PDF (659.6 KB)
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Simple and sensitive high performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) method for the determination of the selegiline in human plasma
Hossein Danafar
Article: 1179244
Published online: 13 May 2016
AbstractforSimple and sensitive high performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) method for the determination of the selegiline in human plasma | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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The potential of PAI-1 expression in needle biopsies as a predictive marker for prostate cancer
Antonio Serafin, Lothar Böhm, Pedro Fernandez, Daniel Achel & John Akudugu
Article: 1183275
Published online: 14 May 2016
AbstractforThe potential of PAI-1 expression in needle biopsies as a predictive marker for prostate cancer | Full Text | References | PDF (590.5 KB)
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5-Flurouracil microencapsulation and impregnation in hyaluronic acid hydrogel as composite drug delivery system for ocular fibrosis
Meghali Bora, Raghavendra C. Mundargi, YongDe Chee, Tina T.L. Wong & Subbu S. Venkatraman
Article: 1182108
Published online: 18 May 2016
Abstractfor5-Flurouracil microencapsulation and impregnation in hyaluronic acid hydrogel as composite drug delivery system for ocular fibrosis | Full Text | References | PDF (5 MB)
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Is intracranial hemorrhage increased in cirrhosis?: An autopsy-based case control study
Eric W. Chak, Sugantha Govindarajan, Sitaram Vangala & Bruce A. Runyon
Article: 1185993
Published online: 23 May 2016
AbstractforIs intracranial hemorrhage increased in cirrhosis?: An autopsy-based case control study | Full Text | References | PDF (583.7 KB)
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Type and frequency of hemoglobinopathies, diagnosed in the area of Karachi, in Pakistan
Shaista Shabbir, Muhammad Nadeem, Abdul Sattar, Iffat Ara, Saqib Ansari, Tassneem Farzana, Mehwish Taj, Munira Borhany, Saima Manzir, Uzma Zaidi, Jawad Hassan, Arshi Naz & Tahir Shamsi
Article: 1188875
Published online: 01 Jun 2016
AbstractforType and frequency of hemoglobinopathies, diagnosed in the area of Karachi, in Pakistan | Full Text | References | PDF (494.1 KB)
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A mixed methods exploration of how university students with physical disabilities perceive physical activity and the influence of perceptions on physical activity levels
Jennifer L. Dysterheft, Paige Lindahl-Lewis, Elizabeth A. Hubbard, Olivia Jones, Laura Rice & Ian Rice
Article: 1196809
Published online: 18 Jun 2016
AbstractforA mixed methods exploration of how university students with physical disabilities perceive physical activity and the influence of perceptions on physical activity levels | Full Text | References | PDF (617.7 KB)
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Review Article
Thermobalancing conservative treatment for moderate-to-low-degree lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) secondary to prostate enlargement
Simon Allen & Ivan Gerasimovich Aghajanyan
Article: 1195067
Published online: 29 Jun 2016
AbstractforThermobalancing conservative treatment for moderate-to-low-degree lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) secondary to prostate enlargement | Full Text | References | PDF (969.4 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Concordance hypoplastic left heart syndrome in dichorionic diamniotic twin pregnancy: A rare case report
Halis Özdemir, Hakan Kalayci, Tayfun Çok, Elif Didem Özdemir, Ebru Tarim & Nazan Özbarlas
Article: 1199524
Published online: 28 Jun 2016
AbstractforConcordance hypoplastic left heart syndrome in dichorionic diamniotic twin pregnancy: A rare case report | Full Text | References | PDF (653.5 KB)
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Nomogram predicting macroscopic finding with limited or no clinical implication in 19175 patients referred to esophagogastroduodenoscopy
Bo Bendvold, Ragnar Weberg, Anders Husby, Arne Refsum & Kristoffer Watten Brudvik
Article: 1203174
Published online: 30 Jun 2016
AbstractforNomogram predicting macroscopic finding with limited or no clinical implication in 19175 patients referred to esophagogastroduodenoscopy | Full Text | References | PDF (760.2 KB)
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Erectile function and its impact on quality of life in Japanese men on hemodialysis
Kenta Sumii, Hideaki Miyake, Kunihiko Yoshiya, Noritoshi Enatsu, Kei Matsushita, Shoji Hara & Masato Fujisawa
Article: 1211594
Published online: 27 Jul 2016
AbstractforErectile function and its impact on quality of life in Japanese men on hemodialysis | Full Text | References | PDF (562.2 KB)
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Effects of visual feedback on motion mimicry ability during video-based rehabilitation
Vanessa Wei-Lin Mak, Jin Huat Low, Matthew Chin Heng Chua & Raye Chen Hua Yeow
Article: 1215284
Published online: 23 Aug 2016
AbstractforEffects of visual feedback on motion mimicry ability during video-based rehabilitation | Full Text | References | PDF (997.4 KB)
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Pain therapy in patients with musculoskeletal disorders in outpatient setting: A cohort study
Stefan Kostadinović & Jovan Vasiljević
Article: 1214337
Published online: 04 Aug 2016
AbstractforPain therapy in patients with musculoskeletal disorders in outpatient setting: A cohort study | Full Text | References | PDF (442.7 KB)
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Febuxostat is superior to traditional urate-lowering agents in reducing the progression of kidney function in chronic kidney disease patients
Shuo-Chun Weng, Der-Cherng Tarng, Yu-Chi Chen, Ming-Ju Wu & on behalf of the CKDBHPDH investigators
Article: 1213215
Published online: 09 Aug 2016
AbstractforFebuxostat is superior to traditional urate-lowering agents in reducing the progression of kidney function in chronic kidney disease patients | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Clinical risk factors for underlying gastrointestinal malignancy in iron deficiency anaemia–prospective validation of the IDIOM score
Clare M. Wijayasekara, Susan L. Surgenor, Carla A. Hatcher, Andrew J. Clegg, Elizabeth J. Williams & Jonathon A. Snook
Article: 1213216
Published online: 08 Aug 2016
AbstractforClinical risk factors for underlying gastrointestinal malignancy in iron deficiency anaemia–prospective validation of the IDIOM score | Full Text | References | PDF (517.5 KB)
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Case Report

Case Report
Antibody-mediated rejection and aHUS in renal graft recipient
Hafez Ibrahim, Salem Al Qurashi, Mubarak Abdullah, Ali Hajeer, Khaled O. Alsaad & Abdulla Al Sayyari
Article: 1215014
Published online: 08 Aug 2016
AbstractforAntibody-mediated rejection and aHUS in renal graft recipient | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Review Article
Carbon nanotube toxicity: The smallest biggest debate in medical care
Ali Jafar, Yaqoub Alshatti & Ali Ahmad
Article: 1217970
Published online: 12 Aug 2016
AbstractforCarbon nanotube toxicity: The smallest biggest debate in medical care | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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The use of a smartphone based mobile application for analysing the batting backlift technique in cricket
Habib Noorbhai, Meraj Mahomed Anis Chhaya & Timothy Noakes
Article: 1214338
Published online: 13 Aug 2016
AbstractforThe use of a smartphone based mobile application for analysing the batting backlift technique in cricket | Full Text | References | PDF (996.8 KB)
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Rapid Communication
Commentary on holistic approach towards new initiative: Age-friendly cities
Rakhi Mittal
Article: 1222721
Published online: 24 Aug 2016
AbstractforCommentary on holistic approach towards new initiative: Age-friendly cities | Full Text | References | PDF (411.4 KB)
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Mutations in the Fc-region of IgG from synovial fluids of patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Paul Oni & Peter Prehm
Article: 1221232
Published online: 30 Aug 2016
AbstractforMutations in the Fc-region of IgG from synovial fluids of patients with rheumatoid arthritis | Full Text | References | PDF (575.4 KB)
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Laboratory correlation between vancomycin levels and serum creatinine in the nephrotoxicity of vancomycin
Luiza K.R.P. Araújo, Yule A. Ueno, Thais Gentil, Emília M.D. Soeiro, Isac Castro, Sandra M. Laranja & Benedito Jorge Pereira
Article: 1217971
Published online: 31 Aug 2016
AbstractforLaboratory correlation between vancomycin levels and serum creatinine in the nephrotoxicity of vancomycin | Full Text | References | PDF (494.3 KB)
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Disparities in first-to-second dose measles-containing vaccination coverage: A comparative analysis of the predictive power of three economic indices
Justin McDaniel, Aaron Diehr & Dominique Rose
Article: 1228570
Published online: 08 Nov 2016
AbstractforDisparities in first-to-second dose measles-containing vaccination coverage: A comparative analysis of the predictive power of three economic indices | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Insulin perception among insulin-naïve type-2 diabetes mellitus patients in Pakistan
Ahsan Saleem, Imran Masood & Tahir Mehmood Khan
Article: 1229374
Published online: 08 Sep 2016
AbstractforInsulin perception among insulin-naïve type-2 diabetes mellitus patients in Pakistan | Full Text | References | PDF (502.3 KB)
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An analysis of sleep position during young adulthood in men who develop Barrett’s Esophagus
Brian H. Nathanson & Farhad Navab
Article: 1233684
Published online: 19 Sep 2016
AbstractforAn analysis of sleep position during young adulthood in men who develop Barrett’s Esophagus | Full Text | References | PDF (929.6 KB)
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Outcome of trachoma lid surgeries in Jigawa state, Nigeria
Alice Ramyil, Covadonga Bascaran, Catey Bunce, Joel Alada, Patricia Wade & Caleb Mpyet
Article: 1233683
Published online: 25 Sep 2016
AbstractforOutcome of trachoma lid surgeries in Jigawa state, Nigeria | Full Text | References | PDF (935.9 KB)
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Upper extremity disability among string instrumentalists–use of the quick DASH and the NDI
Adedayo Tunde Ajidahun, Witness Mudzi, Hellen Myezwa & Wendy-Ann Wood
Article: 1234535
Published online: 26 Sep 2016
AbstractforUpper extremity disability among string instrumentalists–use of the quick DASH and the NDI | Full Text | References | PDF (558.4 KB) | Supplemental
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A quantitative study to assess breast cancer awareness among females in Bahawalpur Pakistan
Imran Masood, Ahsan Saleem, Asma Hassan, Saleha Sadeeqa & Jamshaid Akbar
Article: 1236479
Published online: 26 Sep 2016
AbstractforA quantitative study to assess breast cancer awareness among females in Bahawalpur Pakistan | Full Text | References | PDF (479.5 KB)
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Effects of familiarization on reliability of muscle-activation and gross efficiency in adolescents and adults
Mark Waldron, Jamie Highton & Adrian Gray
Article: 1237606
Published online: 28 Sep 2016
AbstractforEffects of familiarization on reliability of muscle-activation and gross efficiency in adolescents and adults | Full Text | References | PDF (602.8 KB)
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Preparation and characterization of PCL-PEG-PCL polymersomes for delivery of clavulanic acid
Hossein Danafar
Article: 1235245
Published online: 30 Sep 2016
AbstractforPreparation and characterization of PCL-PEG-PCL polymersomes for delivery of clavulanic acid | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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A qualitative study of the perspectives of Sub-Saharan African migrant women with HIV/AIDS and their caregivers on treatment and care in Belgium
Agnes Ebotabe Arrey, Johan Bilsen, Patrick Lacor & Reginald Deschepper
Article: 1236480
Published online: 03 Oct 2016
AbstractforA qualitative study of the perspectives of Sub-Saharan African migrant women with HIV/AIDS and their caregivers on treatment and care in Belgium | Full Text | References | PDF (518.7 KB)
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Rapid Communication
Plantar sensory vibration thresholds are not influenced by body position
Andresa M.C. Germano, Daniel Schmidt, Günther Schlee & Thomas L. Milani
Article: 1238600
Published online: 30 Sep 2016
AbstractforPlantar sensory vibration thresholds are not influenced by body position | Full Text | References | PDF (549.2 KB)
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Access to water and sanitation for people with paraplegia living in rural communities in Bangladesh
Md Jahangir Alam & Wendy Bryant
Article: 1233686
Published online: 03 Oct 2016
AbstractforAccess to water and sanitation for people with paraplegia living in rural communities in Bangladesh | Full Text | References | PDF (923.6 KB)
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Evaluation of the relevance and access of EHR-based variables to support personalized medicine in breast cancer
David D. Stenehjem, Siripa Udomaksorn, Yan Cheng, Lance Pflieger, Trang H. Au, Saundra S. Buys & Diana I. Brixner
Article: 1234661
Published online: 03 Oct 2016
AbstractforEvaluation of the relevance and access of EHR-based variables to support personalized medicine in breast cancer | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Does education influence the acceptability of faecal microbiota transplantation in colitis: A cross-sectional study
Bret S. Palmer, Chris Metcalfe, Aileen Fraser & Tom Creed
Article: 1233685
Published online: 07 Oct 2016
AbstractforDoes education influence the acceptability of faecal microbiota transplantation in colitis: A cross-sectional study | Full Text | References | PDF (2.6 MB)
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Adverse events identified by Global Trigger Tool in 245 patients with colon cancer in a well-defined population
Rune I. Sjödahl, Per-Anders I. Heedman, Göran K.B. Henriks & Hans F. Starkhammar
Article: 1239796
Published online: 03 Oct 2016
AbstractforAdverse events identified by Global Trigger Tool in 245 patients with colon cancer in a well-defined population | Full Text | References | PDF (479.5 KB)
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Prognostic factors, effectiveness and safety of endoscopic balloon dilatation for de novo and anastomotic strictures in Crohn’s disease—A multicenter “real life” study
Anita Bálint, Dalma Törőcsik, Károly Palatka, Zoltán Szepes, Mónika Szűcs, Ferenci Tamás, Ferenc Nagy, Klaudia Farkas, Anna Fábián, Renáta Bor, Ágnes Milassin, Mariann Rutka & Tamás Molnár
Article: 1233687
Published online: 08 Oct 2016
AbstractforPrognostic factors, effectiveness and safety of endoscopic balloon dilatation for de novo and anastomotic strictures in Crohn’s disease—A multicenter “real life” study | Full Text | References | PDF (544.5 KB)
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Small intestine morphology and recovery after drug-induced colitis in proglucagon-derived peptides knockout mice
Masanobu Matsushita, Osamu Watanabe, Takafumi Ando, Osamu Maeda, Ryoji Miyahara, Masanao Nakamura, Takeshi Yamamura, Hidemi Goto & Yoshiki Hirooka
Article: 1215783
Published online: 13 Oct 2016
AbstractforSmall intestine morphology and recovery after drug-induced colitis in proglucagon-derived peptides knockout mice | Full Text | References | PDF (753.3 KB)
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Development of an effective mentorship program for preclinical medical student global health research training: An evaluation of a pilot mentorship program
Caley A. Satterfield, Matthew M. Dacso & Premal Patel
Article: 1240847
Published online: 10 Oct 2016
AbstractforDevelopment of an effective mentorship program for preclinical medical student global health research training: An evaluation of a pilot mentorship program | Full Text | References | PDF (501.7 KB)
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Frequency and antimicrobial susceptibility of bacterial agents causing peritoneal dialysis-peritonitis in a Brazilian single center over 20 years
Augusto C. Montelli, Terue Sadatsune, Alessandro L. Mondelli, Maria L.R.S. Cunha, Jacqueline C.T. Caramori, Pasqual Barretti & Carlos H. Camargo
Article: 1242246
Published online: 11 Oct 2016
AbstractforFrequency and antimicrobial susceptibility of bacterial agents causing peritoneal dialysis-peritonitis in a Brazilian single center over 20 years | Full Text | References | PDF (828 KB)
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Are we preventing VTE in patients with an infective exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - low adherence to VTE prophylaxis guidelines
Anmol Khanna
Article: 1242247
Published online: 13 Oct 2016
AbstractforAre we preventing VTE in patients with an infective exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - low adherence to VTE prophylaxis guidelines | Full Text | References | PDF (436.7 KB)
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Healthcare service utilization in the first year after admission into home medical care among elderly patients in Singapore
Rakhi Mittal, C.S. Tan, W.Y. Tham, Lydia P.S. Seong, T.L. Tan & G. Choon-Huat Koh
Article: 1242825
Published online: 13 Oct 2016
AbstractforHealthcare service utilization in the first year after admission into home medical care among elderly patients in Singapore | Full Text | References | PDF (550.6 KB)
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Immediate effects of different upper limb robot-assisted training modes in patients after stroke: A case series
Corina Schuster-Amft, Leni Van Kerckhoven, Magdalena Berse & Geert Verheyden
Article: 1240282
Published online: 17 Oct 2016
AbstractforImmediate effects of different upper limb robot-assisted training modes in patients after stroke: A case series | Full Text | References | PDF (695.1 KB)
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Review Article
“Diagnosing” burnout among healthcare professionals: Can we find consensus?
Karolina Doulougeri, Katerina Georganta & Anthony Montgomery
Article: 1
Published online: 17 Oct 2016
Abstractfor“Diagnosing” burnout among healthcare professionals: Can we find consensus? | Full Text | References | PDF (607.3 KB)
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A review of the ocular manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis
Neerav Lamba, Stacey Lee, Hina Chaudhry & C. Stephen Foster
Article: 1243771
Published online: 17 Oct 2016
AbstractforA review of the ocular manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis | Full Text | References | PDF (472.3 KB)
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Simon Allen & Ivan Gerasimovich Aghajanyan
Article: 1248332
Published online: 21 Oct 2016
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Brief report: A health belief model approach to men’s assessment of a novel long-acting contraceptive
Aisha King, Farnaz Kaighobadi & Amy Winecoff
Article: 1250320
Published online: 02 Nov 2016
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Red blood cell size differential method for time-series detailed monitoring of anemic disorders with RBC size abnormalities in mean corpuscular volume (MCV) and/or red blood cell distribution width (RDW)
Sunao Atogami, Charles de Kerckhove, Katsunori Yanagihara & Shimeru Kamihira
Article: 1251833
Published online: 04 Nov 2016
AbstractforRed blood cell size differential method for time-series detailed monitoring of anemic disorders with RBC size abnormalities in mean corpuscular volume (MCV) and/or red blood cell distribution width (RDW) | Full Text | References | PDF (2.9 MB)
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An assessment of trichiasis surgery workforce in Jigawa State, Nigeria
A.V. Ramyil, C. Bascaran, Catey Bunce, P. Wade, F. Oyediji & C. Mpyet
Article: 1259145
Published online: 17 Nov 2016
AbstractforAn assessment of trichiasis surgery workforce in Jigawa State, Nigeria | Full Text | References | PDF (506.5 KB)
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Perceptions of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among HIV-negative and HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM)
Rusi Jaspal & Christos Daramilas
Article: 1256850
Published online: 21 Nov 2016
AbstractforPerceptions of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among HIV-negative and HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM) | Full Text | References | PDF (540.6 KB)
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Development of caregiver resilience scale (CRS) for Thai caregivers of older persons with dementia
Thidajit Maneewat, Somrat Lertmaharit & Sookjaroen Tangwongchai
Article: 1257409
Published online: 21 Nov 2016
AbstractforDevelopment of caregiver resilience scale (CRS) for Thai caregivers of older persons with dementia | Full Text | References | PDF (468.8 KB)
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If we build it, will they use it? Phase I observational evaluation of ReaDySpeech, an online therapy programme for people with dysarthria after stroke
Claire Mitchell, Audrey Bowen, Sarah Tyson & Paul Conroy
Article: 1257410
Published online: 21 Nov 2016
AbstractforIf we build it, will they use it? Phase I observational evaluation of ReaDySpeech, an online therapy programme for people with dysarthria after stroke | Full Text | References | PDF (440 KB)
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Therapy of poor posture in adolescents: Sensorimotor training increases the effectiveness of strength training to reduce increased anterior pelvic tilt
Oliver Ludwig, Michael Fröhlich & Eduard Schmitt
Article: 1262094
Published online: 30 Nov 2016
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Lanthanum carbonate for dialysis patients with hyperphosphataemia resistant to sevelamer: A retrospective cohort study
Asrar Khan, Titi Chen, Anis Khan, Elaine Chan, Karen Byth, Jackson Tan & David Harris
Article: 1262095
Published online: 30 Nov 2016
AbstractforLanthanum carbonate for dialysis patients with hyperphosphataemia resistant to sevelamer: A retrospective cohort study | Full Text | References | PDF (798.7 KB) | Supplemental
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Adolescent physical activity-related injuries in sports club, school sports and other leisure time physical activities
Anu M. Räisänen, Jari Parkkari, Lotta Karhola & Arja Rimpelä
Article: 1260786
Published online: 28 Nov 2016
AbstractforAdolescent physical activity-related injuries in sports club, school sports and other leisure time physical activities | Full Text | References | PDF (791.1 KB)
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Medical education and re-entry: Finding ways to re-educate the physician who wants to come back to clinical practice
Tochi Iroku-Malize & Richard Bonanno
Article: 1249108
Published online: 01 Dec 2016
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Surgical management is associated with sexual dysfunction in gynecologic cancer
Aakriti R. Carrubba, Dina M. Flink, Jeanelle Sheeder, Erin A. Blake, Marisa Moroney & Saketh R. Guntupalli
Article: 1265277
Published online: 01 Dec 2016
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8th Excellence in Pediatrics Conference - 2016 Book of Abstracts
Excellence in Pediatrics
Article: 1265203
Published online: 07 Dec 2016
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Upper limb disorders among biomedical laboratory workers using pipettes
Jonas Winkel Holm, Ole Steen Mortensen & Finn Gyntelberg
Article: 1256849
Published online: 09 Dec 2016
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Effectiveness of using picture-based health education for people with low health literacy: An integrative review
Jungmin Park & Julie Zuniga
Article: 1264679
Published online: 17 Dec 2016
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Association of serum lipids and coronary artery disease with polymorphisms in the apolipoprotein AI-CIII-AIV gene cluster
Himanshu Rai, Nakul Sinha, James Finn, Suraksha Agrawal & Sarabjit Mastana
Article: 1266789
Published online: 17 Dec 2016
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Pattern of substance abuse among adolescent secondary school students in Abakaliki
Onyinye U. Anyanwu, Roland C. Ibekwe & Ngozi C. Ojinnaka
Article: 1272160
Published online: 30 Dec 2016
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Histological changes in the liver of diabetic rats: A review of pathogenesis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in type 1 diabetes mellitus
Hafiz Muhammad Bilal, Fatima Riaz, Kiran Munir, Anum Saqib & Muhammad Rehan Sarwar
Article: 1275415
Published online: 02 Jan 2017
AbstractforHistological changes in the liver of diabetic rats: A review of pathogenesis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in type 1 diabetes mellitus | Full Text | References | PDF (584.8 KB)
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Sickle cell-induced ischemic priapism
Salma AlDallal, Nasser AlDallal & Adel Alam
Article: 1268357
Published online: 05 Jan 2017
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Association between health literacy and diabetes control in a pharmacist-run disease state management clinic
Cheyenne Newsome, Indika Mallawaarachchi, Jessica Garcia & Gretchen Ray
Article: 1269628
Published online: 06 Jan 2017
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Socio-demographic determinants of physical activity (PA): A working class perspective
Nestor Asiamah
Article: 1276037
Published online: 05 Jan 2017
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