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The newfound relationship between extrachromosomal DNAs and excised signal circles

open access: yesFEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Extrachromosomal DNAs (ecDNAs) contribute to the progression of many human cancers. In addition, circular DNA by‐products of V(D)J recombination, excised signal circles (ESCs), have roles in cancer progression but have largely been overlooked. In this Review, we explore the roles of ecDNAs and ESCs in cancer development, and highlight why these ...
Dylan Casey, Zeqian Gao, Joan Boyes
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Fear of Falling among Elderly: A Review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
The world population is aging rapidly. Fear of falling among the elderly constitute a significant problem in health care. Among community-dwelling elderly, fear of falling is frequent, with prevalence ranging from
Rahman, Md Sazedur
core  

Socio-demographic, health-related and psychosocial correlates of fear of falling and avoidance of activity in community-living older persons who avoid activity due to fear of falling

open access: yesBMC Public Health, 2009
Background Fear of falling and avoidance of activity are common in old age and are suggested to be (public) health problems of equal importance to falls.
Delbaere Kim   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Bridging the gap: Multi‐stakeholder perspectives of molecular diagnostics in oncology

open access: yesMolecular Oncology, EarlyView.
Although molecular diagnostics is transforming cancer care, implementing novel technologies remains challenging. This study identifies unmet needs and technology requirements through a two‐step stakeholder involvement. Liquid biopsies for monitoring applications and predictive biomarker testing emerge as key unmet needs. Technology requirements vary by
Jorine Arnouts   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Impact of Education on Fear of Falling in Elderly Women [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Context: More than one third of individuals 65 and older fall each year. Approximately 85% of these falls occur in the homes of independent older adults. Falls can lead to an increased fear of falling, defined as a pervasive concern that a fall may occur.
Muller, Whitney R
core   +2 more sources

The role of culture and diversity in the prevention of falls among older Chinese people [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Original article can be found at : http://journals.cambridge.org/ Copyright Canadian Association on GerontologyThis grounded-theory study explored the perceptions of Chinese older people, living in England, on falls and fear of falling, and identified ...
Angela Dickinson   +13 more
core   +1 more source

The frequency of fall, fear of fall and its related factors among Iranian elderly: A systematic review and meta-analysis

open access: yesInternational Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences
Background: Fall is a common health problem among elder and can have many physical and psychological consequences, including injuries, mobility problem, hospitalization, institutionalization, fear of falling again and even death.
Hamed Tavan, Arman Azadi
doaj   +1 more source

Reduced vascular leakage correlates with breast carcinoma T regulatory cell infiltration but not with metastatic propensity

open access: yesMolecular Oncology, EarlyView.
A mouse model for vascular normalization and a human breast cancer cohort were studied to understand the relationship between vascular leakage and tumor immune suppression. For this, endothelial and immune cell RNAseq, staining for vascular function, and immune cell profiling were employed.
Liqun He   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Characterization of first ever stroke patients : functional status with special reference to risk of falls and fracture. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Introduction. The costs for falling accidents in Sweden are very high. There is now evidence that assessments and intervention programmes are effective in reducing the risk of falling.
Andersson, Åsa G.
core   +1 more source

Standing on Elevated Platform Changes Postural Reactive Responses during Arm Movement

open access: yesBrain Sciences
Background/Objectives: This study investigated the behavior of postural adjustments throughout the entire action: from the preparatory phase (anticipatory postural adjustment, APA), the focal movement phase (online postural adjustments, OPA), to the ...
Luis Mochizuki   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

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