Nielsen, Tove, and Kuijpers, Antoon

Bakke Hege G, and Lukacs Morten F, and Harstad Håvard, and Grimholt Unni

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In teleosts, the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) class I and class II molecules reside on different linkage groups as opposed to tetrapods and shark, where the class I and class II genes reside in one genomic region. Several teleost MHC class I regions have been sequenced and show varying number of class I genes. Salmonids have one major expressed MHC class I locus (UBA) in addition to varying numbers of non-classical genes. Two other more distant line...

Tanabe Shinsuke, and Kajiwara Natsuko, and Kannan Kurunthachalam, and Giesy John P, and Le Boeuf Burney J, and Debier Cathy

<p/> <p>There has been an error in the publication of this paper <abbrgrp><abbr bid="B1">1</abbr></abbrgrp>; the title should read: 'Organochlorine pollutants in California sea lions revisited'.</p>

GIOVANNI DANERI

En este estudio se utilizaron isótopos estables como trazadores para caracterizar y cuantificar el flujo vertical de carbono y nitrógeno. Los experimentos se llevaron a cabo en la bahía de Knebel, Dinamarca (56 08' N, 10 11' E), en dos ambientes acuáticos controlados tipo mesocosmos. La adición de nutrientes inorgánicos estimuló el afloramiento del flagelado no-tóxico Prorocentrum minimum, determinando un comportamiento similar en las mediciones de clorofila a (Clo-a), nitrógeno orgánico particu...

Vegge Geir, and Rønnestad Bent R, and Ellefsen Stian

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The effect on performance of protein ingestion during or after exercise is not clear. This has largely been attributed to the utilization of different scientific protocols and the neglection of accounting for factors such as differences in physical and chemical properties of protein supplements and differences in athletic performance level.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>We hypothesized that ingestion of unprocessed whey protein (15.3 g·h^-1) together with c...

Grant Murray, and Teresa Johnson, and Bonnie J. McCay, and Mike Danko, and Kevin St. Martin, and Satsuki Takahashi

In response to declining fish stocks and increased societal concern, the marine &lsquo;commons&rsquo; of New Jersey is no longer freely available to commercial and recreational fisheries. We discuss the concept of &lsquo;creeping&rsquo; enclosure in relation to New Jersey&rsquo;s marine fisheries and suggest that reduced access can be a cumulative process and function of multiple events and processes and need not be the result of a single regulatory moment. We begin with a short review of the &l...

Mahendra Kumar, and Alak Kumar Singh, and Mohd. Sikandar

Abstract In the present investigation, isolated green algae Chlorella vulgaris has been proven to be a very effective and promising adsorbing biomaterial for Cd (II) removal from aqueous solution in batch experiments. Adsorption features of algae were studied as function of time, pH, initial Cd (II) concentration and algal biomass dosages. Kinetics and adsorption equilibrium isotherms of algal biomass were obtained for batch experiments. Kinetic data were best fitted to the pseudo-second-order w...

Haibing Wen, and Kehan Zhang, and Zhengchao Yan, and Baowei Song

Inductive power transfer (IPT) realizes no physical connection and make it possible to be a substitute for conductive charging in autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) power feeding applications. However, in marine environment, the seawater stream vibration could bring disturbance and change the primary and secondary parameters, which reduces the stability of the power transmission system. This paper proposes a concentric circular ring structure applied in AUV’s IPT system for resisting the distur...

Gregersen Finn, and Haugen Thrond O, and Kavanagh Kathryn D, and Jernvall Jukka, and Vøllestad L

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Evaluating the limits of adaptation to temperature is important given the IPCC-predicted rise in global temperatures. The rate and scope of evolutionary adaptation can be limited by low genetic diversity, gene flow, and costs associated with adaptive change. Freshwater organisms are physically confined to lakes and rivers, and must therefore deal directly with climate variation and change. In this study, we take advantage of a system characterised by low gene...

Schmidt Simone, and Willers Janina, and Stahl Frank, and Mutz Kai-Oliver, and Scheper Thomas, and Hahn Andreas, and Schuchardt Jan Philipp

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Beneficial effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) on the lipid levels of dyslipidemic subjects are widely described in the literature. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms are largely unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of n-3 PUFAs on the expression of lipid metabolism-related genes in normo- and dyslipidemic men to unveil potential genes and pathways affecting lipid metabolism.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Ten ...

Talisuna Ambrose O, and Daumerie Penny, and Balyeku Andrew, and Egan Timothy, and Piot Bram, and Coghlan Renia, and Lugand Maud, and Bwire Godfrey, and Rwakimari John, and Ndyomugyenyi Richard, and Kato Fred, and Byangire Maria, and Kagwa Paul, and Sebisubi Fred, and Nahamya David, and Bonabana Angela, and Mpanga-Mukasa Susan, and Buyungo Peter, and Lukwago Julius, and Batte Allan, and Nakanwagi Grace, and Tibenderana James, and Nayer Kinny, and Reddy Kishore, and Dokwal Nilesh, and Rugumambaju Sylvester, and Kidde Saul, and Banerji Jaya, and Jagoe George

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT), the treatment of choice for uncomplicated falciparum malaria, is unaffordable and generally inaccessible in the private sector, the first port of call for most malaria treatment across rural Africa. Between August 2007 and May 2010, the Uganda Ministry of Health and the Medicines for Malaria Venture conducted the Consortium for ACT Private Sector Subsidy (CAPSS) pilot study to test whether access to ACT in the priv...

Edson Ferreira (Brasil)

La Sociedad Internacional de Criminología, organismo acreditado ante las Naciones Unidas, celebró en el 2008 en la ciudad de Barcelona su XV Congreso Mundial de Criminología bajo la tutela de su presidente Tony Peters. Este año, dos importantes universidades catalanas, la Universidad de Barcelona, Universitat Ramon Llull, ambos con una larga tradición en la enseñanza y la investigación en criminología, ponen sus recursos intelectuales, los recursos humanos y materiales a disposición de la Socied...

Rika E. Anderson, and Julie Reveillaud, and Emily Reddington, and Tom O. Delmont, and A. Murat Eren, and Jill M. McDermott, and Jeff S. Seewald, and Julie A. Huber

The warm subseafloor at deep-sea hydrothermal vents hosts diverse microbial communities. Here, Anderson et al. reconstruct 73 metagenome-assembled genomes from two geochemically distinct hydrothermal vent fields, showing different patterns of genomic variation among diverse microbial taxa.

Simone E. Pfenninger, and Sabrina Polz

While there is a growing body of research on second language acquisition in children and prime-of-life learners, much remains to be explored about how older adults learn a new language and how good additional language learning is for them (see e.g. Mackey & Sachs, 2012). In this study we present the findings of a longitudinal pilot study in which 12 German-speaking subjects, half of them German-Slovenian bilinguals, between 63 and 90 years of age attended a four-week intensive English course for...

Radzimińska A, and Weber-Rajek M, and Strączyńska A, and Podhorecka M, and Kozakiewicz M, and Kędziora-Kornatowska K, and Goch A

Agnieszka Radzimińska,1 Magdalena Weber-Rajek,1 Agnieszka Strączyńska,1 Marta Podhorecka,2 Mariusz Kozakiewicz,3 Kornelia Kędziora-Kornatowska,2 Aleksander Goch1 1Department of Physiotherapy, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Bydgoszcz, Poland; 2Department of Geriatrics, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Bydgoszcz, Poland; 3Department of Food Chemistry, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University in...

Md Anisuzzaman, and Jeong U-Cheol, and Jin Feng, and Choi Jong-Kuk, and Kabery Kamrunnahar, and Lee Da-In, and Yu Hak Sun, and Kang Seok-Joong

Abstract The experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of different algae in diet on growth, survival, and interleukin-10 productions of sea cucumber. At first, a 9-week feeding trail was conducted to evaluate the growth performance and survival of the sea cucumber fed one of the six experimental diets containing ST (Sargassum thunbergii), UL (Ulva lactuca), UP (Undaria pinnatifida), LJ (Laminaria japonica), SS (Schizochytrium sp.), and NO (Nannochloropsis oculata) in a recirculating a...

B. C. Schulze, and H. W. Wallace, and H. W. Wallace, and A. T. Bui, and J. H. Flynn, and M. H. Erickson, and M. H. Erickson, and S. Alvarez, and Q. Dai, and S. Usenko, and R. J. Sheesley, and R. J. Griffin, and R. J. Griffin

<p>The air quality of the Texas Gulf Coast region historically has been influenced heavily by regional shipping emissions. However, the effects of the recently established North American Emissions Control Area on aerosol concentrations and properties in this region are presently unknown. In order to better understand the current sources and processing mechanisms influencing coastal aerosol near Houston, a high-resolution time-of-flight aerosol mass spectrometer (HR-ToF-AMS) was deployed fo...

JOÃO WAGNER A. CASTRO, and JOSÉ C.S. SEOANE, and ALINE M. DA CUNHA, and JULIA V. MALTA, and CAMILA A. DE OLIVEIRA, and STELLA R. VAZ, and KENITIRO SUGUIO

ABSTRACT Interpretation of sea-level indicators is essential when studying paleo sea-level fluctuations during the Holocene. Sea-level indicators may have different origins, such as geological (beachrocks) and biological (vermetids and barnacles). In order to reconstruct paleo sea-level, it is necessary to attribute an indicative meaning to each sea-level indicator. This paper aims to discuss issues raised by Angulo et al. (2016) regarding to the sea-level fluctuations curve proposed by Castro e...

Salvini Tania F, and Prado-Medeiros Christiane L, and Barela José A, and Sousa Catarina O, and Barela Ana MF

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>It is not yet established if the use of body weight support (BWS) systems for gait training is effective <it>per se </it>or if it is the combination of BWS and treadmill that improves the locomotion of individuals with gait impairment. This study investigated the effects of gait training on ground level with partial BWS in individuals with stroke during overground walking with no BWS.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Twelve individuals with chronic stroke (53.17 ± 7.52 ...

Austin Brian

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Bacterial taxonomy has progressed from reliance on highly artificial culture-dependent techniques involving the study of phenotype (including morphological, biochemical and physiological data) to the modern applications of molecular biology, most recently 16S rRNA gene sequencing, which gives an insight into evolutionary pathways (= phylogenetics). The latter is applicable to culture-independent approaches, and has led directly to the recognition of new uncultured bacterial gr...

Haimeur Adil, and Ulmann Lionel, and Mimouni Virginie, and Guéno Frédérique, and Pineau-Vincent Fabienne, and Meskini Nadia, and Tremblin Gérard

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Dietary changes are a major factor in determining cardiovascular risk. <it>n</it>-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids modulate the risk factors for metabolic syndrome via multiple mechanisms, including the regulation of the lipid metabolism. We therefore investigated the effect of <it>Odontella aurita</it>, a microalga rich in EPA, which is already used as a food supplement, on the risk factors for high-fat diet induced metabolic syndrome in rats.</p> <p>Methods</p...

S. Lahrich, and H. Hammani, and W. Boumya, and A. Loudiki, and El Bouabi, and R. Elmoubarki, and A. Farahi, and M. Achak, and M. Bakasse, and M.A. El Mhammedi

A silver particles impregnated onto natural phosphate (Ag/NP) was synthesized using reaction in solid state. The obtained powder was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The (Ag/NP) was used as modifier of carbon paste electrode (CPE) to determine mercury by square wave voltammetry. The calibration graph obtained is linear from 1.0 × 10−8 mol·L−1 to 1.0 × 10−5 mol·L−1 at preconcentration time of 5 min, percentage loading of 7%, with correlatio...

David Philpott, and Dennis Sharpe, and Rose Neville

This paper outlines the findings of a study that explores perspectives of e-learning for aboriginal students in five coastal communities in Labrador, Canada. The rural nature of many communities in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, coupled with a dramatically declining enrollment, has resulted in expanding use of e-learning as a means to provide quality high school curriculum. Recently, a Community University Research Alliance partnered with stakeholders to explore the success of e-le...

Ricardo A. Scrosati, and Julius A. Ellrich

On the Gulf of St. Lawrence coast of Nova Scotia (Canada), recruitment of the barnacle Semibalanus balanoides occurs in May and June. Every year in June between 2005 and 2016, we recorded recruit density for this barnacle at the same wave-exposed rocky intertidal location on this coast. During these 12 years, mean recruit density was lowest in 2015 (198 recruits dm−2) and highest in 2007 (969 recruits dm−2). The highest recruit density observed in a single quadrat was 1,457 recruits dm−2 (in 201...

A.L.M. Souza, and J.T. Guimarães, and A.I.S. Brigida, and D.B. Luiz, and R.M. Franco, and E.F.M. Mesquita

ABSTRACT The high consumption of water and uncontrolled wastewater generation commonly seen in fish processing plants are a matter of concern. Sustainable actions must be taken to addres this issue. The present study aimed to quantify the water used in the processing of Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) and Dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus) in a fish warehouse in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, through water balance and mass balance at each development stage. According to the data obtained, the warehouse sh...

R. C. Chambers, and A. C. Candelmo, and E. A. Habeck, and M. E. Poach, and D. Wieczorek, and K. R. Cooper, and C. E. Greenfield, and B. A. Phelan

The limited available evidence about effects on marine fishes of high CO₂ and associated acidification of oceans suggests that effects will differ across species, be subtle, and may interact with other stressors. This report is on the responses of an array of early life history features of summer flounder (<i>Paralichthys dentatus</i>), an ecologically and economically important flatfish of the inshore and nearshore waters of the Mid-Atlantic Bight (USA), to experimental manipulation ...

Christelle Leung, and Sophie Breton, and Bernard Angers

Background Survival in temporally or spatially changing environments is a prerequisite for the perpetuation of a given species. In addition to genetic variation, the role of epigenetic processes is crucial in the persistence of organisms. For instance, mechanisms such as developmental flexibility enable the adjustment of the phenotype of a given individual to changing conditions throughout its development. However, the extent of factors other than genetic variability, like epigenetic processes, ...

João V. Neves, and Miguel F. Ramos, and Ana C. Moreira, and Tânia Silva, and Maria S. Gomes, and Pedro N. S. Rodrigues

Abstract Hepcidin is a small cysteine rich peptide that regulates the sole known cellular iron exporter, ferroportin, effectively controlling iron metabolism. Contrary to humans, where a single hepcidin exists, many fish have two functionally distinct hepcidin types, despite having a single ferroportin gene. This raises the question of whether ferroportin is similarly regulated by the iron regulator Hamp1 and the antimicrobial Hamp2. In sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax), iron overload prompted a d...

Dawid Leszek

At the end of 2016 there were 84 wind farms under construction in 11 European countries. Investments in this sector are enormous. The average cost of a wind farm construction amounts to approx. 4 mln EUR per 1 MW of installed power. Offshore wind energy production also plays a significant role in the process of ensuring energy security in Europe, and in reduction of greenhouse gases. The objective of this paper is to present prospects of offshore wind energy farms development in the leading memb...

Ouali Naouel, and Belabed Bourhane E., and Zeghdoudi Fadila, and Rachedi Mounira

The present work was designed to assess the contamination level in the coastal of Annaba, following the spectrophotometric determination of the level of some metallic elements (Fe, Cu, Pb, Zn, Ni and Cd) in the sediments along an increasing bathymetric gradient (10 m and 20 m), as well as in the biological indicator grey mullet (Mugil cephalus) muscle. During the winter period (2014), 12 surface sediment samples, and a total of 24 fish were collected. Once the samples are dried, crushed and siev...

Ojha Vijay P, and Tiwari Satyanarayan, and Krishnappa Pushpalatha, and Panch Sandhya R, and Chakaravarthy Preethi, and Ghosh Susanta K, and R Manjushree, and Dash Aditya P

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In 2006, severe outbreaks of <it>Aedes aegypti</it>-transmitted chikungunya occurred in villages in Karnataka, South India. We evaluated the effectiveness of combined information, education and communication (IEC) campaigns using two potential poeciliid larvivorous fish guppy (<it>Poecilia reticulata</it>) and mosquitofish (<it>Gambusia affinis</it>), in indoor cement tanks for <it>Aedes </it>larval control.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Trials were conducted in two ...

Williamson Graham R, and Jones Ray B, and Sheaves Bryony, and Chauhan Rohan

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Use of the Internet for people with Long Term Conditions (LTCs) can have a positive effect on knowledge, social support, behavioural and clinical outcomes, yet there is concern that a 'digital divide' prevents some patients from benefitting. While some patients do not have access to the Internet, others that do may still lack expertise or the confidence to make full use of it. The aim of this pilot study was to develop an intervention and test methods for a d...

Vincent Bertrin, and Sébastien Boutry, and Gwilherm Jan, and Greta Ducasse, and Florent Grigoletto, and Cristina Ribaudo

<p>The spread of invasive aquatic plants (<em>i.e.</em>, aquatic weeds) requires a broader knowledge of the factors determining their settlement at the lake scale, in order to improve management practices and biomonitoring. Among hydrodynamic pressures, wave action might influence submerged vegetation distribution in shallow lakes and potentially engender modifications of plant morphological traits. We here report a field survey conducted between 2014 and 2015 in French Atlantic Lakes to assess ...

Uwe SELIG, and Tim STEINHARDT

The vegetation as well as diaspore banks were investigated in two coastal lakes on the German Baltic Coast. The distribution of vegetation and diaspores was analysed at two depths (0.5, 1.5 m) on transects. Seedling densities and germination rates of the diaspore banks were determined in a laboratory study that investigated dependencies on salinity and sediment resuspension. The vegetation study yielded five taxa in both lakes: 3 angiosperm taxa and 2 charophytes. In contrast to the poorly devel...

Naciye Sinem Gezer, and Tufan Egeli, and Mucahit Ozbilgin, and Mustafa Mahmut Baris, and Mustafa Secil

Perforation of the gastrointestinal tract by accidently ingested foreign bodies is rare, occurring in less than 1% of the patients. Fish bones are the most common foreign bodies leading gastrointestinal tract perforation due to their elongated shape end sharp ends. Preoperative diagnosis of the gastrointestinal tract perforation by foreign body is challenging since the patients present with a wide and nonspecific spectrum of symptoms and usually don't recall ingestion of the foreign body. It sho...

Osama Mukhtar, and Oday Alhafidh, and Mazin Khalid, and Jaspreet Kaler, and Ebad Rahman, and Binav Shrestha, and Manal Bakhiet, and Sumit Dahal, and Bikash Bhattarai, and Praveen Datar, and Omar Abdulfattah, and Vijay Gayam, and Joseph Quist, and Danilo Enriquez, and Frances Schmidt

Introduction: The aim of our study is to determine the clinical, biochemical, and imaging factors that affect the duration of hospital stay in patients admitted with normotensive acute pulmonary embolism. Methods: This was a single-center retrospective study conducted in a community hospital in New York metropolitan area for patients admitted from October 2015 to October 2017. Results: A total of 79 patients were included, the mean age was 55.76 (SD = 17.33), 29 cases were males (37%) and 50 cas...

Sachin Shinde, and Bernadette Pereira, and Prachi Khandeparkar, and Amit Sharma, and George Patton, and David A Ross, and Helen A Weiss, and Vikram Patel

Background: Schools can play an important role in health promotion by improving students’ health literacy, attitudes, health-related behaviours, social connection and self-efficacy. These interventions can be particularly valuable in low- and middle-income countries with low health literacy and high burden of disease. However, the existing literature provides poor guidance for the implementation of school-based interventions in low-resource settings. This paper describes the development and pilo...

Patrick M. Dillon, and Gina R. Petroni, and Mark E. Smolkin, and David R. Brenin, and Kimberly A. Chianese-Bullock, and Kelly T. Smith, and Walter C. Olson, and Ibrahim S. Fanous, and Carmel J. Nail, and Christiana M. Brenin, and Emily H. Hall, and Craig L. Slingluff

Abstract Background Breast cancer remains a leading cause of cancer death worldwide. There is evidence that immunotherapy may play a role in the eradication of residual disease. Peptide vaccines for immunotherapy are capable of durable immune memory, but vaccines alone have shown sparse clinical activity against breast cancer to date. Toll-like receptor (TLR) agonists and helper peptides are excellent adjuvants for vaccine immunotherapy and they are examined in this human clinical trial. Methods...

Anastasia Kalantzi-Azizi, and Theodora Anastasiou

Background: The psychological trauma caused by war to children and adolescents is of great concern to specialists, especially in recent years. At the end of 2014, from almost 60 million forcibly displaced people all over the world, one third were refugees and half of them were minors (Turner, ). It is widely known that a great percentage of them suffer from mental problems (Vostanis, ). Post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and severe anxiety disorders are among the most common mental disor...

Aramini Jeff, and Sockett Paul, and Buck Peter, and Shuai Jiangping, and Pollari Frank

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>An extensive West Nile virus surveillance program of dead birds, mosquitoes, horses, and human infection has been launched as a result of West Nile virus first being reported in Canada in 2001. Some desktop and web GIS have been applied to West Nile virus dead bird surveillance. There have been urgent needs for a comprehensive GIS services and real-time surveillance.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>A pilot system was developed to integrate real-time surveillance, real-...

Samy, M., and Sánchez-Lizaso, J. L., and Forcada, A.

Egypt has sought to protect its natural resources and marine biodiversity by establishing a network of six MPAs that are generally located in the Gulf of Aqaba and the Red Sea; most of them include interconnected marine and terrestrial sectors based on conserving coral reefs and accompanying systems. We assessed the present status of MPA networks that showed a set of important results manifested in some strengths (i.e. proper selection according to specific criteria, management plans, etc.), and...

Aoyama Kei, and Kamio Takako, and Ohchi Tetsuya, and Nishizawa Masako, and Kameoka Shingo

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>There are various methods for detecting sentinel lymph nodes in breast cancer. Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) using a vital dye is a convenient and safe, intraoperatively preparative method to assess lymph node status. However, the disadvantage of the dye method is that the success rate of sentinel lymph node detection depend on the surgeon's skills and preoperative mapping of the sentinel lymph node is not feasible. Currently, a vital dye, radioisotope, o...

Giani Sergio, and Forster Mathieu, and Falquet Jacques, and Lambert Bernard, and Willcox Merlin L, and Dicko Moussa, and Graz Bertrand, and Diakite Chiaka, and Dembele Eugène M, and Diallo Drissa, and Barennes Hubert

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hypoglycaemia is a poor prognostic indicator in severe malaria. Intravenous infusions are rarely feasible in rural areas. The efficacy of sublingual sugar (SLS) was assessed in a pilot randomized controlled trial among hypoglycaemic children with severe malaria in Mali.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Of 151 patients with presumed severe malaria, 23 children with blood glucose concentrations < 60 mg/dl (< 3.3 mmol/l) were assigned randomly to receive either intravenous...

Rydén Anna, and Wändell Per, and Petzold Max, and Sundberg Tobias, and Falkenberg Torkel

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A model for integrative medicine (IM) adapted to Swedish primary care was previously developed. The aim of this study was to explore the feasibility of a pragmatic randomised clinical trial to investigate the effectiveness of the IM model versus conventional primary care in the management of patients with non-specific back/neck pain. Specific objectives included the exploration of recruitment and retention rates, patient and care characteristics, clinical dif...

Palmieri Luigi, and Dima Francesco, and Ciccarelli Paola, and Riccardi Gabriele, and Brignoli Ovidio, and Lo Noce Cinzia, and Donfrancesco Chiara, and Giampaoli Simona

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Also in Mediterranean countries, which are considered a low risk population for cardiovascular disease (CVD), the increase in body mass index (BMI) has become a public health priority. To evaluate the feasibility of a CVD and obesity surveillance network, forty General Practitioners (GPs) were engaged to perform a screening to assess obesity, cardiovascular risk, lifestyle habits and medication use.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>A total of 1,046 women and 1,044 men a...

Senbanjo Idowu O, and Oshikoya Kazeem A, and Amole Olufemi O

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A sound knowledge of pathophysiology of a disease and clinical pharmacology and therapeutics (CPT) of a drug is required for safe and rational prescribing. The aim of this study was therefore to assess how adequately the undergraduate CPT teaching had prepared interns in Nigeria for safe and rational prescribing and retrospectively, to know how they wanted the undergraduate curriculum to be modified so as to improve appropriate prescribing. The effect of inte...

Kline Lawrence E, and Kripke Daniel F, and Shadan Farhad F, and Dawson Arthur, and Poceta J Steven, and Elliott Jeffrey A

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In many mammals, the duration of the nocturnal melatonin elevation regulates seasonal changes in reproductive hormones such as luteinizing hormone (LH). Melatonin's effects on human reproductive endocrinology are uncertain. It is thought that the same hypothalamic pulse generator may both trigger the pulsatile release of GnRH and LH and also cause hot flashes. Thus, if melatonin suppressed this pulse generator in postmenopausal women, it might moderate hot fl...

Méndez-Merced Ana T, and Tossas Karen, and Suárez-Castillo Edna C, and Rojas-Cartagena Carmencita, and Del Valle-Avila Cristina, and Hernández-Pasos Josue, and Santiago-De Jesús Francisco, and González-Díaz Sebastián, and Pérez-Ortiz Judit, and Ramírez-Gómez Francisco, and Ortiz-Pineda Pablo A, and Roig-López José L, and Ortiz-Zuazaga Humberto, and García-Arrarás José E

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Among deuterostomes, the regenerative potential is maximally expressed in echinoderms, animals that can quickly replace most injured organs. In particular, sea cucumbers are excellent models for studying organ regeneration since they regenerate their digestive tract after evisceration. However, echinoderms have been sidelined in modern regeneration studies partially because of the lack of genome-wide profiling approaches afforded by modern genomic tools.</p> ...

Michelle C. White, and Jennifer Peterschmidt, and James Callahan, and J. Edward Fitzgerald, and Kristin L. Close

Abstract Background The World Health Organisation Surgical Safety Checklist (SSC) improves surgical outcomes and the research question is no longer ‘does the SSC work?’ but, ‘how to make the SSC work?’ Evidence for implementation strategies in low-income countries is sparse and existing strategies are heavily based on long-term external support. Short but effective implementation programs are required if widespread scale up is to be achieved. We designed and delivered a four-day pilot SSC traini...

Charlotte M.C. Oude Ophuis, and Lisa B. Koppert, and Cécile de Monyé, and Carolien H.M. van Deurzen, and Senada Koljenović, and Alexander C.J. van Akkooi, and Cornelis Verhoef, and Dirk J. Grünhagen