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Identifying transcription factors controlling the basal expression of human MRP4 highlights a substantial role for Sp1

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
The MRP4 transporter exports several drugs and signaling molecules. Here, we identified key promoter elements regulating basal MRP4 expression. Using reporter assays, we defined a conserved region with essential Sp1 and contributory Ets sites, which controlled basal MRP4 expression.
Debora Singer, Angelique Kragl, Katrin Ziems, Juliane Glaubitz, Sophie Grammbauer, Susanne Hildebrandt, Mladen V. Tzvetkov, Gabriele Jedlitschky   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

State Strategies to Improve Quality and Efficiency: Making the Most of Opportunities in National Health Reform [PDF]

, 2011
Examines ten states' initiatives to address key components of quality and efficiency improvement, including data collection, aggregation, and standardization; public reporting; payment reform; consumer engagement; and provider ...
Abigail Arons, Anne K. Gauthier, Jill Rosenthal   +2 more
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Characterization of Clinical Phenotype to Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein Concentrations in Alexander Disease

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To determine the concentration of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and plasma in Alexander disease (AxD) and whether GFAP levels are predictive of disease phenotypes. Methods CSF and plasma were collected (longitudinally when available) from AxD participants and non‐AxD controls.
Amy T. Waldman, Asako Takanohashi, Joshua Y. Joung, Geraldine W. Liu, Kaley Arnold, Amy Pizzino, Walter Faig, Sarah Woidill, Sona Narula, Adeline L. Vanderver   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association of work-related and leisure-time physical activity with workplace food purchases, dietary quality, and health of hospital employees

BMC Public Health, 2019
Background While leisure-time physical activity (PA) has been associated with reduced risk of cardiometabolic disease, less is known about the relationship between work-related PA and health.
Emily H. Feig, Douglas E. Levy, Jessica L. McCurley, Eric B. Rimm, Emma M. Anderson, Emily D. Gelsomin, Anne N. Thorndike   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Library purchasing consortia in the UK: activity and practice [PDF]

, 1999
This Briefing is based on a survey undertaken for a BLRIC/LIC-funded research project (RIC/G/403). It describes the models of operation of purchasing consortia in four library sectors (further education, health, higher education and public libraries ...
Ball, David, Pye, Jo
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Building a Framework for Sexual and Reproductive Health Care in the Rheumatology Context: Content and Approaches

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
People with systemic autoimmune and rheumatic diseases (SARDs) are at higher risk than the general population of experiencing adverse pregnancy and perinatal outcomes such as preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, and maternal and/or fetal death.
Mehret Birru Talabi, Sonya Borrero
wiley   +1 more source

Quality and Investment Decisions in Hospital Care when Physicians are Devoted Workers [PDF]

This paper analyses the decision to invest in quality by a hospital in an environment where doctors are devoted workers, i.e. they care for specific aspects of the output they produce.
Michele Moretto, Rosella Levaggi, Vincenzo Rebba   +2 more
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A Compact Spin‐Coated Graphene UWB Antenna for Breast Tumor Detection

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
A compact, spin‐coated graphene ultra‐wideband patch antenna designed for breast tumor detection, capable of distinguishing between malignant and benign tumors. This innovative antenna can serve as an effective initial screening tool, particularly in resource‐limited settings such as rural areas, where access to advanced medical equipment like MRI and ...
Raja Rashidul Hasan, Shuvra Saha, Sumit Hassan Eshan, Rinku Basak, Md. Nahian Al Subri Ivan, Ahmed Murtuza Saleque, Raja Tariqul Hasan Tusher, Sadia Zabin, Md. Abdur Rahman, Yuen Hong Tsang   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Factors affecting the bargaining power of drug-purchasing groups in public hospitals in Thailand

Journal of Health Science and Medical Research (JHSMR), 2005
Objective: To examine the effects of purchasing volume, purchasing group size, history of contracts, delivery rates, and drug types on the bargaining power of drug-purchasing groups in Thailand.
S Ngorsuraches, S Saichon
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The Impact of Health Reform on Health Care Providers [PDF]

, 2010
The 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Health Reform) has the potential to dramatically change the way health care services are financed and delivered.

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