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The intended goal of this Project is to develop epigenetic biomarkers to monitor the role of obesity and ethnicity on he development of triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). The proposed approach will seek to clarify for the first time if BMI is a biological factor that regulates aromatic
Recent epidemiological studies indicate that clinically relevant PiT have a prevalence around 1%. The Neuromed Scientific Institute for Research and Cure (IRCCS) is a third referral center for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with hypothalamic-pituitary disorders, and PiT represent the most
An initial four firefighters will be evaluated for change in PAHs associated with standard fire department flashover training to determine if urinary PAH metabolites increase following exposure, comparing baseline urine samples (collected for up to 12 hours before the training fire) to a repeat
RATIONALE FOR RESEARCH
The Rift Valley of Africa is a 'hot spot' for ESCC, yet little is known about the etiology of this disease in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Malawi, ESCC is the third commonest cancer nationwide behind Kaposi sarcoma and cervical carcinoma. Among cancers that are not classically
End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is associated with multiple comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, anemia, mineral and bone disorders, malnutrition, body wasting, muscle loss (sarcopenia), neurological problems and infections resulting in a poor survival. Important promoters of these obstacles
Established smokers will completely stop smoking for 4 weeks and instead transition to nicotine use through an electronic cigarette as required. They will be free to purchase the e-cigarette and e-liquid/cartridges of their own choice.
Eligible subjects will be asked to visit St George's Clinical
Study rationale: The main risk factors of COPD are tobacco smoking, biomass smoking and occupational factors. Tobacco smoking is well-known risk factor so tobacco induced COPD is completely established. Nevertheless the meaning of occupational factors which are less famous are equally important.
Study rationale: The main risk factors of COPD are tobacco smoking, biomass smoking and occupational factors. Tobacco smoking is well-known risk factor so tobacco induced COPD is completely established. Nevertheless the meaning of occupational factors which are less famous are equally important.
Objectives and hypothesis The scale and diversity of chemicals in worldwide use today is vast, ranging from pharmaceuticals and food products, to plastics, gasoline, and semiconductor chips. Many of these chemicals are released into the environment where they are found in air, water, soil, in house
Screening for AIP gene mutation is recommended in patients with pituitary adenomas of childhood-onset, GH or PRL secreting tumors who are diagnosed before the age of 30 years and positive family history in two or more family members according to present evidence in the literature. It is also known
Multi-functional protein Glycine N-methyltransferase (GNMT, EC2.1.1.20, localized to chromosome 6p12), affects genetic stability by a) regulating the ratio of S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) to S-adenosylhomocystine (SAH) and b) binding to folate. Based on the following observations, GNMT is classified
Females in Xuan Wei County are almost all non-smokers, yet they have the highest lung cancer rate in China. Non-smoking women in Xuan Wei who use smoky coal in their home can inhale ten times higher levels of PAHs than a 20 cigarette per day active smoker, and air concentrations approach levels