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Objectives To characterise serum creatinine and urinary protein testing in UK general practices from 2005 to 2013 and to examine how the frequency of testing varies across demographic factors, with the presence of chronic conditions and with the ...
Jason Oke+9 more
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Propensity to obesity impacts the neuronal response to energy imbalance
The mechanisms responsible for the propensity to gain weight or remain normal weight are poorly understood. The objective of this study was to study the neuronal response to visual food cues during short-term energy imbalance in healthy adults recruited
Marc-Andre eCornier+11 more
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ABSTRACT Hydropower dams come with high ecological and social costs, not least concerning longitudinal connectivity in rivers, which causes declines and sometimes local extinctions of fish species. Fishways are widely used to allow fish to pass dams, but their efficiency is highly variable between species and sites.
Florian Eggers+6 more
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Risk attitudes and Medicare Part D enrollment decisions [PDF]
The new Medicare Part D program provides prescription drug coverage for older Americans through highly subsidized and tightly regulated plans offered by private insurance firms. For most eligible individuals without coverage from other sources, obtaining
Heiss, Florian+3 more
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ABSTRACT Evidence regarding whether consumers view plant‐based meat alternatives (PBMAs) as substitutes for or complements to meat is mixed; however, the ultimate effect of increased demand for PBMAs on poultry and livestock production depends on this relationship.
Vincenzina Caputo+2 more
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Premi Nobel d'Economia de l'any 2000: Una elecció encertada entre una mostra seleccionada [PDF]
El Premi Nobel d'Economia de l'any 2000 ha estat atorgat als professors Heckman i McFadden per les seves contribucions metodològiques en el camp de la microeconometria, disciplina que s'ocupa dels problemes economètrics relacionats amb la utilització de ...
Garcia i Villar, Jaume
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Suit the action to the word, the word to the action: Hypothetical choices and real decisions in Medicare Part D [PDF]
In recent years, consumer choice has become an important element of public policy. One reason is that consumers differ in their tastes and needs, which they can express most easily through their own choices.
Heiss, Florian+3 more
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Sun Safety Policy Implementation in Australian Primary Schools
ABSTRACT Background/Objectives Current SunSmart policy in Australia is implemented and reviewed by the Cancer Council using self‐reported survey data. Methods Researchers conducted an external assessment of the implementation of sun safety policies in Australian primary schools by conducting a national survey with questions constructed based on the ...
Katherine Lissner, Annabel Stevenson
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Abstract Purpose To investigate 2‐year changes in macular choroidal thickness (ChT) in children receiving 0.01% atropine eyedrops and its relationship with spherical equivalent refraction (SER) progression and axial length (AL) elongation. Methods A total of 250 myopic children aged 6–16 years (167%–0.01% atropine, 83‐placebo) were enrolled in the ...
Emmanuel Kobia‐Acquah+3 more
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ABSTRACT The retention of experienced child and family social workers is a significant issue in the United Kingdom, the United States and Europe. Failure to retain experienced practitioners has serious implications for the protection and support of vulnerable children.
Laura L. Cook+2 more
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