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Multivariate Survival Mixed Models for Genetic Analysis of Longevity Traits [PDF]
A class of multivariate mixed survival models for continuous and discrete time with a complex covariance structure is introduced in a context of quantitative genetic applications.
Labouriau, Rodrigo +2 more
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Background There is no source of data on causes of death in Senegal that covers both community and hospital deaths. Yet the death registration system in the Dakar region is relatively complete (>80%) and could be expanded to provide information on the ...
Khadim Niang +5 more
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Actuarial Applications and Estimation of Extended~CreditRisk$^+$ [PDF]
We introduce an additive stochastic mortality model which allows joint modelling and forecasting of underlying death causes. Parameter families for mortality trends can be chosen freely. As model settings become high dimensional, Markov chain Monte Carlo
Hirz, Jonas +2 more
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Downregulation of the human Lon protease impairs mitochondrial structure and function and causes cell death [PDF]
Lon now emerges as a major regulator of multiple mitochondrial functions in human beings. Lon catalyzes the degradation of oxidatively modified matrix proteins, chaperones the assembly of inner membrane complexes, and participates in the regulation of mitochondrial gene expression and genome integrity.
Bota, Daniela A +2 more
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Alcohol mortality in Russia: assessment with representative survey data [PDF]
According to vast empirical evidence, excessive alcohol consumption is an important factor of premature mortality in Russia. At the same time, quantifying alcohol-related deaths is not so easy, as generally the discussion of alcohol mortality only ...
Polina O. Kuznetsova
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Evidence-based planning and costing palliative care services for children : novel multi-method epidemiological and economic exemplar [PDF]
Background: Children’s palliative care is a relatively new clinical specialty. Its nature is multi-dimensional and its delivery necessarily multi-professional.
A Craft +37 more
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ANALYSIS OF THE MORTALITY STRUCTURE IN HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS
Studies of the mortality structure in patients receiving hemodialysis (HD) remain relevant and are the basis for developing measures and recommendations directed to increase the lifetime of patients. Aim.
I. M. Shifris +6 more
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Who died of what in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: a cause of death analysis using InterVA-4 [PDF]
Background: For public health purposes, it is important to see whether men and women in different age groups die of the same causes in South Africa.
Joël Mossong, Peter Byass, Kobus Herbst
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When identifying changes in the health status of the population, it is relevant to study the modern structure of diseases. The purpose of the study is to assess the quantitative and structural changes in mortality associated with factors of different origin in the process of evolution of the regional anthropological ecosystem.
Yaroslav Leshchenko, Alexandr Lisovtsov
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Introduction: The quality of the medical death certificate in the ‘causes’ section is of fundamental importance in public health, in addition to its ethical, medico-legal and juridical consequences.
Carlos Andrés Montalvo-Arce +1 more
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