Nocturnal activity by the primarily diurnal Central American agouti (Dasyprocta punctata) in relation to environmental conditions, resource abundance and predation risk [PDF]
, 2009 An animal's fitness is in part based on its ability to manage the inherent risks (foraging costs, predation, exposure to disease) with the benefits (resource gain, access to mates, social interactions) of activity (Abrams 1991, Altizer et al. 2003, Lima &
Aliaga-Rosse, E. +4 more
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Disease Activity Measures in Paediatric Rheumatic Diseases [PDF]
International Journal of Rheumatology, 2013 Disease activity refers to potentially reversible aspects of a disease. Measurement of disease activity in paediatric rheumatic diseases is a critical component of patient care and clinical research. Disease activity measures are developed systematically, often involving consensus methods.
Luca, Nadia J., Feldman, Brian M.
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Endoscopic scores for inflammatory bowel disease in the era of 'mucosal healing'. old problem, new perspectives [PDF]
, 2016 The importance of the endoscopic evaluation in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) management has been recognized for many years. However, the modalities for reporting endoscopic activity represent an ongoing challenge.
Corleto, Vito Domenico +5 more
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IgG anti-apolipoprotein A-1 antibodies in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus are associated with disease activity and corticosteroid therapy: an observational study. [PDF]
, 2015 IgG anti-apolipoprotein A-1 (IgG anti-apoA-1) antibodies are present in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and may link inflammatory disease activity and the increased risk of developing atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in ...
Alber, KF +9 more
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Levels of C-reactive protein associated with high and very high cardiovascular risk are prevalent in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. [PDF]
, 2009 ObjectiveC-reactive protein (CRP) levels>3 mg/L and>10 mg/L are associated with high and very high cardiovascular risk, respectively, in the general population.
Graf, Jonathan +3 more
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Referrals and Management Strategies for Pediatric Obesity—DocStyles Survey 2017
Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2018 Background: Childhood obesity care management options can be delivered in community-, clinic-, and hospital-settings. The referral practices of clinicians to these various settings have not previously been characterized beyond the local level. This study
Omoye E. Imoisili +7 more
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DAS28: a useful instrument to monitor infliximab treatment in patients with rheumatoid arthritis [PDF]
, 2005 The Disease Activity Score using 28 joint counts (DAS28) has been developed in a cohort of patients with rheumatoid arthritis in which only conventional anti-rheumatic treatments were used. It has extensively been validated to monitor disease activity in
Fransen, Jaap, van Riel, Piet LCM
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The skeletal maturity of Australian children aged 10–13 years in 2016
Annals of Human Biology, 2021 Skeletal maturity can be used as a biological indicator of the tempo of growth in children and adolescents. We present a description of skeletal maturity from a cohort of white Australian children and describe variation in skeletal maturity based on ...
Rachel L. Duckham +4 more
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BMC Public Health, 2023 Introduction Addressing nutrition disparities and preventing obesity require multi-level interventions, including policies that address the nutrition environment and other social determinants of health.
Taylor Vasquez +5 more
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, 2016 Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory joint disease, which can cause cartilage and bone damage as well as disability. Early diagnosis is key to optimal therapeutic success, particularly in patients with well-characterised risk factors for poor ...
Aletaha, Daniel +2 more
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