Maternal cell-free DNA-based screening for fetal microdeletion and the importance of careful diagnostic follow-up. [PDF]
, 2015 BackgroundNoninvasive prenatal screening (NIPS) by next-generation sequencing of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) in maternal plasma is used to screen for common aneuploidies such as trisomy 21 in high risk pregnancies.
Chu, Tianjiao +5 more
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Noise levels in a tertiary care hospital
Noise and Health, 2008 High levels of noise in hospitals may interfere with patient care services, the doctor-patient relationship and medical education activities. The aim of this study was to assess the noise level at different places in a tertiary care hospital and suggest measures to reduce the noise.
A, Vinodhkumaradithyaa +6 more
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Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.This study characterizes the responses of primary acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patient samples to the MCL‐1 inhibitor MIK665. The results revealed that monocytic differentiation is associated with MIK665 sensitivity. Conversely, elevated ABCB1 expression is a potential biomarker of resistance to the treatment, which can be overcome by the combination ...
Joseph Saad +17 more
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Pulmonary hydatidosis in a tertiary care hospital
Lung India, 2015 Hydatid disease is caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus. Liver is the most commonly involved organ followed by the lungs. Pulmonary hydatidosis can be primary or secondary. The disease may be asymptomatic for several years. Cause of concern is the fatal anaphylaxis, which may be life threatening.The present retrospective study is over a period of
Rajpal Singh Punia +4 more
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Aggressive prostate cancer is associated with pericyte dysfunction
Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.Tumor‐produced TGF‐β drives pericyte dysfunction in prostate cancer. This dysfunction is characterized by downregulation of some canonical pericyte markers (i.e., DES, CSPG4, and ACTA2) while maintaining the expression of others (i.e., PDGFRB, NOTCH3, and RGS5).
Anabel Martinez‐Romero +11 more
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Maternal Phenotype, Infant Size and Breast Milk Composition in Women Living With HIV
Maternal and Child NutritionThe impact of maternal factors on the size of HIV‐exposed‐uninfected (HEU) infants and breast milk composition is poorly understood. Anthropometry, bio‐electrical impedance, haemoglobin and HIV viral load data of women living with HIV (WLWH) and without ...
Marlene Gilfillan +3 more
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Public-private relation in the Brazilian policy of tertiary care for cardiovascular conditions
Revista de Administração Pública, 2019 Specialized health care in Brazil has been provided by the private sector under public regulation and financing since the 1950s. It continued after the promulgation of the 1988 Federal Constitution, which also created the Unified Health System (SUS).
Petter Ricardo de Oliveira +3 more
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When You Need More Than Just an Apple a Day: A review of the empirical evidence relating to disparities in access to health care and a preliminary perspective on the effects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act [PDF]
, 2016 The concept of medical care is twofold, made up of both prevention and treatment. Prevention itself consists of three distinct levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary.
Coulis, Alexis
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Promoting reflection in asynchronous virtual learning spaces: tertiary distance tutors' conceptions [PDF]
, 2014 Increasingly, universities are embedding reflective activities into the curriculum. With the growth in online tertiary education, how effectively is reflection being promoted or used in online learning spaces?
Alden Rivers, Bethany +2 more
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Lifestyle and Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Metabolic Syndrome Patients in an Urban Tertiary Care Institute in Sri Lanka [PDF]
, 2015 Priyanwada Amarasekara +4 more
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