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Cohort Profile: the Jerusalem longitudinal cohort study [PDF]
Whilst it has been suggested that about 25% of the variability in human longevity is attributed to genetic influences, the remaining 75% is consequent upon a complex interplay of biological, environmental, social and culturally determined factors. In rising to the challenge of understanding the complexities of human ageing, a valuable tool to emerge in
Eliana Ein-Mor+5 more
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Hair Cortisol Concentrations Are Associated with Dental Anxiety during Pregnancy
Dental anxiety (DA) and hair cortisol concentrations (HCC) are associated with psychological symptoms and vary during pregnancy. We aimed to examine the association between HCC and DA at two points of pregnancy.
Hilja Viitaniemi+9 more
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Feasibility of collecting oral fluid samples in the home setting to determine seroprevalence of infections in a large-scale cohort of preschool-aged children [PDF]
Oral fluid is a non-invasive biological sample, which can be returned by post, making it suitable for large-scale epidemiological studies in children.
Bartington, SE+5 more
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Associations between maternal pre-pregnancy BMI and infant striatal mean diffusivity
Background It is well-established that parental obesity is a strong risk factor for offspring obesity. Further, a converging body of evidence now suggests that maternal weight profiles may affect the developing offspring’s brain in a manner that confers ...
Aylin Rosberg+9 more
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Interactions between cortisol and lipids in human milk
Background Human breast milk is one of the key early postnatal biological exposures for the developing child. It includes bioactive compounds, such as cortisol and fatty acids, which may be linked via the mother’s lipid metabolism.
Kaisa M. Linderborg+6 more
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Maternal thyroid function and child educational attainment: prospective cohort study [PDF]
Objective: To determine if first trimester maternal thyroid dysfunction is a critical determinant of child scholastic performance and overall educational attainment. Design: Prospective cohort study.
Haig, Caroline+7 more
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Cohort Profile: Shahroud Eye Cohort Study [PDF]
The Shahroud Eye Cohort Study was set up to determine the prevalence and incidence of visual impairment and major eye conditions in the 40-64-year-old population of Shahroud as a Middle Eastern population. The first phase of the study was conducted in 2009-10.
Hassan Koohian+13 more
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BACKGROUND Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) is a potentially life-threatening complication of transplantation occurring in the setting of immunosuppression and oncogenic viral infections.
Raphael E. Steiner+17 more
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Alexithymic Traits and Hair Cortisol Concentrations in Pregnant Women
IntroductionAlexithymia, a personality construct characterized by difficulties in identifying and expressing emotions, and an externally oriented thinking style, has been associated with a number of stress-related disorders, and physiological markers of ...
Jani Kajanoja+16 more
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Associations of Longitudinal Fetal Growth Patterns With Cardiometabolic Factors at Birth
BackgroundBirth weight is associated with cardiometabolic factors at birth. However, it is unclear when these associations occur in fetal life. We aimed to investigate the associations between fetal growth in different gestational periods and cord blood ...
Jia-Shuan Huang+18 more
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