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The evaluation of yeast derivatives as adjuvants for the immune response to the Bm86 antigen in cattle
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background The Gavac™ vaccine against the cattle tick Boophilus microplus has proven its efficacy in a large number of controlled and field experiments. However, this... -
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The (CTG)n polymorphism in the NOTCH4 gene is not associated with schizophrenia in Japanese individuals
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background The human NOTCH4 gene is a candidate gene for schizophrenia due to its chromosomal location and neurobiological roles. In a British linkage study, NOTCH4... -
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Synthesis of a novel hepatitis C virus protein by ribosomal frameshift
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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is an important human pathogen that affects ∼100 million people worldwide. Its RNA genome codes for a polyprotein, which is cleaved by viral... -
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Conceptual framework of public health surveillance and action and its application in health sector reform
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Background Because both public health surveillance and action are crucial, the authors initiated meetings at regional and national levels to assess and reform... -
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Expression of monolysocardiolipin acyltransferase activity is regulated in concert with the level of cardiolipin and cardiolipin biosynthesis in the mammalian heart
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Background Monolysocardiolipin acyltransferase (MLCL AT) catalyzes the acylation of monolysocardiolipin to cardiolipin in mammalian tissues. We previously reported... -
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A clustering method for repeat analysis in DNA sequences
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background A computational system for analysis of the repetitive structure of genomic sequences is described. The method uses suffix trees to organize and search the... -
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Socio-demographic factors and self-reported funtional status: the significance of social support
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background The aim of the present work was to investigate the relative importance of socio-demographic and physical health status factors for subjective functioning,... -
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"Bronchial Artery Delivery of Viral Vectors for Gene delivery in Cystic Fibrosis; Superior to Airway Delivery?"
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background Attempts at gene therapy for the pulmonary manifestations of Cystic Fibrosis have relied mainly on airway delivery. However the efficiency of gene transfer... -
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How well can blood pressure be controlled? Progress report on the Systolic Hypertension in Europe Follow-Up Study (Syst-Eur 2)
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Background The randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled Systolic Hypertension in Europe trial (Syst-Eur 1) proved that blood pressure (BP) lowering therapy... -
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In what extent anemia coexists with cognitive impairment in elderly: a cross-sectional study in Greece
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background A project aimed at studying the frequency of dementia and depression in the catchment area of the Health Centre of Chrissoupolis (HCCh), Northern Greece,... -
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Physician perceptions of primary prevention: qualitative base for the conceptual shaping of a practice intervention tool
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background A practice intervention must have its basis in an understanding of the physician and practice to secure its benefit and relevancy. We used a formative... -
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Structure - Molecular Modeling Database (MMDB)
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Three dimensional structures provide a wealth of information on the biological function and the evolutionary history of macromolecules. They can be used to examine... -
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Mechanical ventilation in rural ICUs
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background: In recent years, rural hospitals have expanded their scope of specialized services, which has led to the development and staffing of rural intensive care... -
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Early glandular neoplasia of the lung
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Although bronchogenic carcinomas progress through a very well defined sequence of metaplasia, dysplasia and carcinoma in situ, very little is known about the early... -
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Critical advances in septicemia and septic shock
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Recent advances suggest that toll-like receptors, various cytokines, cicosanoids, free radicals and macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) play an important... -
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Prehospital point of care testing of blood gases and electrolytes — an evaluation of IRMA
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background: This study evaluated the feasibility of blood gas analysis and electrolyte measurements during emergency transport prior to hospital admission. Results: A... -
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Dietary fiber showed no preventive effect against colon and rectal cancers in Japanese with low fat intake: an analysis from the results of nutrition surveys from 23 Japanese prefectures
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background Since Fuchs' report in 1999, the reported protective effect of dietary fiber from colorectal carcinogenesis has led many researchers to question its real... -
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Are plant formins integral membrane proteins?
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background: The formin family of proteins has been implicated in signaling pathways of cellular morphogenesis in both animals and fungi; in the latter case, at least,... -
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Organisational development in general practice: lessons from practice and professional development plans (PPDPs)
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background Improving the quality and effectiveness of clinical practice is becoming a key task within all health services. Primary medical care, as organised in the...