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Genetic variation at the apolipoprotein B gene and associations with coronary heart disease and its factors.
(1996)
Coronary heart disease (CED) is the major cause of mortality in Western societies.
The main risk factors are plasma lipoprotein concentrations, smoking, blood pressure and
family history. The effect of family history ...
The effects of age and sex on the body cooling rates.
(1975)
When the head was cooled for 30 minutes, sublingual
temperature fell by as much as 4.45°C below oesophageal
which remained steady. Insulation of the head prevented
this local cooling. There was an increased flow of ...
The role of large arteries in controlling blood flow to the hand during severe local cooling.
(1995)
Cold vasodilatation describes the increase in blood flow that follows initial vaso constriction when an extremity is exposed to an environment colder than 12'C. It
appears to be due mainly to cold paralysis of local ...
The development of identity in adolescence.
(1991)
In recent years, the development of identity in adolescence has
become a popular issue in developmental psychology. In the present
study seven hypotheses were formulated on this subject and tested. The
period of adolescence ...
The use of inhaled corticosteroids in the treatment, of bronchial asthma with particular reference to beclomethasome dipropionate.
(1975)
The Problem :
Corticosteroids may be necessary to control the symptoms of many
patients with chronic bronchial asthma, their use, however, is frequently
complicated by side effects, which are unpleasant for the patient ...
Force measurement during spinal mobilisation
(1996)
Spinal mobilisation or manipulation techniques are frequently used by physiotherapists
in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Despite the reliance on these techniques
in clinical practice, there is little ...
An experimental study of the infection of oral mucosa in vitro by candida.
(1978)
A sequential study of the invasion of oral mucosa by C. albicans is
difficult to accomplish in human beings or in animal models. An in vitro
model of oral candidal infection has therefore been established and
evaluated ...
The transformation of the 3 - tier health network in rural China 1979-1990.
(1994)
Since 1979, the organisation of Chinese health care has
undergone extensive changes as the result of government health
reforms. These changes have particularly affected the '3-tier
health network' of rural health care ...
Dietary Behaviour Change in Adolescence.
(1995)
Diet is an important determinant of health, especially during adolescence when
growth and development are critical. Many young people continue however to
eat a diet that does not conform with current dietary recommenda ...
The quality of survival of patients with malignant cerebal glioma following radiotherapy
(1998)
Objective- To describe survival, disability and morbidity after radiotherapy for malignant glioma and
explore patient and relative experience.
Design - Home follow-up of patients and relative over up to 24 months and of ...
