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T Lymphocyte Immunity in Host Defence against Chlamydia trachomatis and Its Implication for Vaccine Development
(1998-1-1)Chlamydia trachomatis is an obligate intracellular bacterial pathogen that causes several significant human infectious diseases, including trachoma, urethritis, cervicitis and salpingitis, and is an important cofactor for ... -
Targeting Metabolism and Autophagy in the Context of Haematologic Malignancies
(2012-7-8)Autophagy is a cellular process that maintains the homeostasis of the normal cell. It not only allows for cell survival in times of metabolic stress with nutrient recycling but also is able to lead to cell death when ... -
Targeting the Mevalonate Cascade as a New Therapeutic Approach in Heart Disease, Cancer and Pulmonary Disease
(Elsevier, 2014-02-26)The cholesterol biosynthesis pathway, also known as the mevalonate (MVA) pathway, is an essential cellular pathway that is involved in diverse cell functions. The enzyme 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) ... -
Task-oriented training with computer gaming in people with rheumatoid arthritisor osteoarthritis of the hand: study protocol of a randomized controlled pilot trial
(2013-03-09)Abstract Background Significant restriction in the ability to participate in home, work and community life results from pain, fatigue, joint damage, stiffness and reduced joint range of motion ... -
Teen clinics: missing the mark? Comparing pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections rates among enrolled and non-enrolled adolescents
(2016-06-21)Abstract Background In Manitoba, Canada, school-based clinics providing sexual and reproductive health services for adolescents have been implemented to address high rates of ... -
Teenagers and food allergy education: a systematic review
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Teleauscultation: Bringing You to the Bedside
(1995-1-1)A custom-made device was used for the acquisition, digitization, compression, storage and telephone transmission of respiratory sounds and airflow data. Acoustical information from two patients at a small community in rural ... -
Telomere length and cyclin-dependent kinase 1 in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia
(2014-08-08)The clinical course of patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) is highly variable, and identifying genetic abnormalities that lead to aggressive disease is of prognostic and therapeutic importance. Telomere ... -
Temporal Dystrophic Remodeling within the Intrinsic Cardiac Nervous System of the Streptozotocin Diabetic Rat Model
(2012-03-12)There is significant evixdence to support the existence of “diabetic cardiomyopathy,” described as heart failure (HF) in diabetic individuals in the absence of obstructive coronary disease and hypertension. The underlying ... -
Temporal dystrophic remodeling within the intrinsic cardiac nervous system of the streptozotocin-induced diabetic rat model
(2014-06-04)Abstract Introduction The pathogenesis of heart failure (HF) in diabetic individuals, called “diabetic cardiomyopathy”, is only partially understood. Alterations in the cardiac autonomic ... -
Testing population-based performance measures identifies gaps in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) care
(2019-08-14)Abstract Background The study evaluates Performance Measures (PMs) for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA): The percentage of patients with new onset JIA with at least one ... -
The anti-proliferative and anti-inflammatory response of COPD airway smooth muscle cells to hydrogen sulfide
(2018-05-09)Abstract Backbround COPD is a common, highly debilitating disease of the airways, primarily caused by smoking. Chronic inflammation and structural remodelling are key pathological ... -
The association between geographic proximity to a dialysis facility and use of dialysis catheters
(2014-02-27)Abstract Background Residing remotely from health care resources appears to impact quality of care delivery. It remains unclear if there are differences in vascular access based on distance of ... -
The association of standardized patient educators (ASPE) gynecological teaching associate (GTA) and male urogenital teaching associate (MUTA) standards of best practice
(2021-06-21)Abstract Gynecological Teaching Associates (GTAs) and Male Urogenital Teaching Associates (MUTAs) instruct healthcare professional learners to perform accurate and respectful breast, speculum, bimanual vaginal, ... -
The built environment and active transportation safety in children and youth: a study protocol
(2019-06-11)Abstract Background Active transportation, such as walking and biking, is a healthy way for children to explore their environment and develop independence. However, children ... -
The burden of recording and reporting health data in primary health care facilities in five low- and lower-middle income countries
(2021-09-13)Abstract Background Recording and reporting health data in facilities is the backbone of routine health information systems which provide data collected by health facility ... -
The Canadian Childhood Nephrotic Syndrome (CHILDNEPH) Project: overview of design and methods
(2014-07-22)Abstract Background Nephrotic syndrome is a commonly acquired kidney disease in children that causes significant morbidity due to recurrent episodes of heavy proteinuria. The management of ...