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Family history of type 2 diabetes and the risk of type 2 diabetes among young and middle‐aged adults

open access: yesChronic Diseases and Translational Medicine
Background The prevalence of type 2 diabetes has been growing among younger and middle‐aged adults in the United States. A portion of this increase for this age group may be attributable to shared type 2 diabetes risks with family members.
Ken R. Smith   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Some Molecular and Clinical Aspects of Genetic Predisposition to Malignant Melanoma and Tumours of Various Site of Origin

open access: yesHereditary Cancer in Clinical Practice, 2007
Based on epidemiological data we can assume that at least some malignant melanoma (MM) and breast cancer cases can be caused by the same genetic factors.
Dębniak Tadeusz
doaj   +1 more source

Genetic Association Between Insulin Resistance And Total Cholesterol In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus - A Preliminary Observation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
We investigated the degree of genetic association between insulin resistance (IR) with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and abnormalities in lipid metabolism in 42 patients.
Gunasekara Sudari Wijewickrama   +5 more
core   +1 more source

‘They Need to Hear You Say It’: Healthcare Professionals’ Perspectives on Barriers and Enablers to End‐of‐Life Discussions With Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT End‐of‐life conversations with adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer rarely occur without the guidance of healthcare professionals. As a part of the ‘Difficult Discussions’ study, focused on palliative care and advance care planning discussions with AYAs with cancer, we investigated the factors that healthcare professionals identify ...
Justine Lee   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

History in Family Memory

open access: yes
Abstract This chapter examines the intergenerational transmission of family historical memory through a cognitive psychology lens. It starts by reflecting on how cognitive psychology has approached memory work and its underlying assumptions, critiquing the traditional individualistic view of memory and advocating for an integrated ...
Cordonnier, Aline, Luminet, Olivier
openaire   +2 more sources

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): An Overview [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
[Excerpt] The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA, P.L. 103-3) was enacted in 1993. The act is intended to help employees more easily balance work and family life.
Mayer, Gerald
core   +3 more sources

Risk marker associations with venous thrombotic events: a cross-sectional analysis. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
ObjectiveTo examine the interrelations among, and risk marker associations for, superficial and deep venous events-superficial venous thrombosis (SVT), deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).DesignCross-sectional analysis.SettingSan ...
Chan, Virginia T   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of Integrative Neuromuscular Training for Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) often exhibit early deficits in muscle and movement competence, which can compromise long‐term health. Integrative neuromuscular training (INT), a multifaceted approach combining fundamental movement activities with strength exercises, may help address these deficits during ...
Anna Maria Markarian   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Breast Cancer Family History and Behavioral Health Intentions: An Esteem-Relevant Mechanism Informed by the Terror Management Health Model

open access: yesCurrent Oncology
The terror management health model (TMHM) offers a framework to investigate how concerns about mortality can motivate health-related behaviors through actions that bolster self-esteem.
Emily P. Courtney, Jamie L. Goldenberg
doaj   +1 more source

Family history of breast and ovarian cancer and triple negative subtype in hispanic/latina women. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Familial breast and ovarian cancer prevalence was assessed among 1150 women of Mexican descent enrolled in a case-only, binational breast cancer study. Logistic regression was conducted to compare odds of triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) to non-TNBC ...
Anderson, Kristin   +13 more
core   +2 more sources

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