bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Familial occurrence of complex regional pain syndrome
Authors: de Rooij Annetje M. , de Mos Marissa , Sturkenboom Miriam C.J.M. , Marinus Johan , van den Maagdenberg Arn M.J.M. , van Hilten Jacobus J. 
Published: June 2008

ABSTRACTGenetic factors are suggested to play a role in complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), but familial occurrence has not been extensively studied. In the present study we evaluated familial occurrence in Dutch patients with CRPS.Families were recruited through the Dutch Association of CRPS patients and through referral by clinicians. The number of affected members per family, the phenotypic expression and inheritance were assessed. Demographic and clinical characteristics of familial CRPS (fCRPS) patients were compared with those of sporadic CRPS (sCRPS) patients from a Dutch population‐based study and with a group of sCRPS patients that was proportionally matched for referral center of the fCRPS probandi to control for referral bias.Thirty‐one CRPS families with two or more affected relatives were identified, including two families with five, four with four, eight with three and 17 with two affected relatives. In comparison with sCRPS patients, fCRPS patients had a younger age at onset and more often had multiple affected extremities and dystonia.We conclude that CRPS may occur in a familial form, but did not find a clear inheritance pattern. Patients with fCRPS develop the disease at a younger age and have a more severe phenotype than sporadic cases, suggesting a genetic predisposition to develop CRPS.
The p53 target protein Wig‐1 binds hnRNP A2/B1 and RNA Helicase A via RNA
Authors: Prahl Magdalena , Vilborg Anna , Palmberg Carina , Jörnvall Hans , Asker Charlotte , Wiman Klas G. 
Published: June 2008

MINT‐6542926, MINT‐6542899:

WIG1 (uniprotkb:Q9HA38) physically interacts (MI:0218) with hnRNP A2/B1 (uniprotkb:P22626) by anti bait coimmunoprecipitation (MI:0006)
MINT‐6542945:

RHA (uniprotkb:Q08211) physically interacts (MI:0218) with hnRNP A2/B1 (uniprotkb:P22626) by anti bait coimmunoprecipitation (MI:0006)
MINT‐6542918, MINT‐6542891:

WIG1 (uniprotkb:Q9HA38) physically interacts (MI:0218) with RHA (uniprotkb:Q08211) by anti bait coimmunoprecipitation (MI:0006)
MINT‐6542867:

WIG1 (uniprotkb:Q9HA38) physically interacts (MI:0218) with RHA (uniprotkb:Q08211) by anti tag coimmunoprecipitation (MI:0007)
MINT‐6542879:

WIG1 (uniprotkb:Q9HA38) physically interacts (MI:0218) with hnRNP A2/B1(uniprotkb:P22626) by anti tag coimmunoprecipitation (MI:0007)
AML1‐ETO interacts with Sp1 and antagonizes Sp1 transactivity through RUNT domain
Authors: Wei Hui , Liu Xiangrong , Xiong Xiujuan , Wang Yang , Rao Qing , Wang Min , Wang Jianxiang 
Published: June 2008

MINT‐6549474: AML1‐ETO (genbank_protein_gi:AAB34820) physically interacts (MI:0218) with Sp1 (uniprotkb:P08047) by anti bait coimmunoprecipitation (MI:0006)
MINT‐6549439: Sp1 (uniprotkb:P08047) physically interacts (MI:0218) with AML1‐ETO (uniprotkb:AAB34820) by anti tag coimmunoprecipitation (MI:0007)
MINT‐6549458: Sp1 (uniprotkb:P08047) physically interacts (MI:0218) with AML1a (uniprotkb:Q01196‐2) by anti tag coimmunoprecipitation (MI:0007)
Oceanography in northwestern Europe during the last interglacial from intrashell δ18O ranges in Littorina Littorea gastropods
Authors: Burman Johan , Påsse Tore 
Published: June 2008

AbstractCoastal sea-surface temperature (SST) and sea-surface salinity (SSS), including seasonality, in northwest (NW) Europe during the early phase of the Eemian interglacial ca. 125 ka ago were reconstructed from Littorina littorea (common periwinkle) gastropods. The results were based on intra-annual δ18O analyses in recent and fossil shells, mainly originating from the sea of Kattegat (Sweden) and the English Channel (United Kingdom), and confined to intertidal settings. The Eemian L. littorea shells indicated annual SSTs in the range 8–18°C for the English Channel and 8–26°C for Kattegat. All specimens from the Eemian sites experienced summer SSTs of ca. 1–3°C above recent conditions. The estimated winter SST in the English Channel during the Eemian was comparable to modern measurements of ca. 8°C. However, the Kattegat region displayed Eemian winter SST approximately 8°C warmer than today, and similar to conditions in the western English Channel. The recent-fossil isotope analogue approach indicated high SSS above 35 practical salinity units (psu) for a channel south of England in full contact with the North Atlantic Ocean during the last interglacial. In addition, the Kattegat shells indicated a SSS of ca. 29 psu, which points out a North Sea affinity for this region during the Eemian.
Stressor-induced changes to the protoscoleces ofEchinococcus granulosusof Indian buffalo origin
Authors: Pan D. , Bhattacharya D. , Bera A.K. , Gudewar J. , De S. , Das S.K. 
Published: June 2008

AbstractIn the present study viable protoscoleces ofEchinococcus granulosuswere exposed toin vitroanthelmintic treatment to observe efficacy against Indian buffalo isolates. Evaluation criteria included morphological changes, viability scores and expression of peptides as a product of prestressed protoscoleces. Protoscolex changes included presence of bladder-like structure and morphological distortion. Two peptides of relative molecular weight (Mr) 40 and 70 kDa were visualized when proteins were separated by discontinuous gel electrophoresis. These two peptides seemed to be products of prestressed protoscoleces.
A political action against popular opinion
Authors: Pujante David , Morales-López Esperanza 
Published: June 2008

This paper analyses the last speech delivered in the Spanish Parliament (on 2 December 2003) by President Aznar, in which he attempts to discursively uphold the reasons for his decision to support Bushs Administration (although with a small number of troops), and prove his interpretation of events. This speech is the richest in symbolism: it was made after the end of the war and no weapons of mass destruction were found, and also because it took place several hours after the funeral service for seven Spanish intelligence agents, murdered in Iraq.Our theoretical and methodological background is an eclectic position based on different approaches such as Critical Discourse Analysis, International Sociolinguistics, and Rhetoric (mainly a theory of argumentation), among others. However, in order to analyse a particular type of discourse, it is the text itself which guides the direction of this analysis and leads us to rely to a greater or lesser extent on a specific theoretical or methodological approach.The analysis reveals that Aznar builds three ideological meanings (or frames) in order to justify his ideological positioning given the socio-political situation of the moment: (1) Terrorism currently represents a global threat of which ETA is just one of many examples; (2) The mission carried out by Spanish troops in Iraq is part of a universal mission, led by the United Nations; and (3) ThePartido PopularGovernment has the clearest insight into our destiny as a nation, and will lead us unequivocally towards it (the return to Spanish nationalism).
Seasonal aspects of weight-for-age in young children in Zimbabwe
Authors: Wright Jim , Vazé P , Russell G , Gundry SW , Ferro-Luzzi A , Mucavele P , Nyatsanza J 
Published: June 2008

AbstractObjective:To identify the season with the highest prevalence of underweight among young children and to examine geographical variation in seasonality of underweight.Design:This analysis is based on monthly data from a clinic-based growth monitoring programme that forms part of the National Health Information System. A regression-based technique is used to identify seasonal patterns in both underweight prevalence and attendance nationally and in 60 different districts.Setting:The analysis covers the period 1988–1995 and is based in Zimbabwe.Subjects:The analysis is based on weight-for-age measurements of Zimbabwean children less than 5 years old, who attended health centres as part of a growth monitoring programme.Results:Nationally, a small but significant increase in levels of underweight takes place during January–March. Participation in growth monitoring also varies seasonally and could account for the increase observed. No evidence of seasonal variation in underweight prevalence is found in the majority of districts studied, although 11 of the districts showed a similar pattern to the national data set. This peak in the incidence of poor nutritional status also coincides with the period of food scarcity before harvest, which is also associated with higher prevalence of diarrhoea and malaria. No differences in seasonality of under-nutrition were found between districts with predominantly subsistence agriculture and those with more commercial forms of agriculture.Conclusions:Seasonal variation in child weight-for-age exists in some parts of Zimbabwe, but its effects on cross-sectional prevalence studies are likely to be small. There are no readily discernible differences between areas that show evidence of seasonality in levels of underweight and those that do not.
Vitamin and mineral nutrition for the health and development of the children of Europe
Authors: Tomkins Andrew 
Published: June 2008

AbstractMost European countries are now affected by demographic transition and changing epidemiology of disease; the nutrition of children is increasingly recognised as crucial for present and future health. Adequate dietary intake and nutritional status among children are important for their own growth, development and function but there is now increasing evidence that childhood nutrition also influences adult health. Intrauterine nutrition influences adult morbidity and mortality, but the childhood diet and nutritional status modify the increased risk of being born small. Thus, childhood diet needs to be taken more seriously in order to improve a nation's health as well as producing bright, active children. A key factor is the recognition that nutritional interventions at different stages of the life cycle are necessary if childhood nutrition is to improve. The mosaic pattern of the geography and social structure of communities in Europe produces ‘poverty’ and ‘consumer’ related nutrition patterns - often side by side. At one extreme, there is an urgent need to prevent obesity; while at the other extreme serious attention is required towards the prevention of deficiency disorders, mostly related to poverty and social exclusion. Few European governments take childhood nutrition at all seriously. This paper reviews a number of micronutrient issues and makes the case for the development of evidence-based policies and programmes for improving the nutrition of children in Europe.
Using isothiocyanate excretion as a biological marker of Brassica vegetable consumption in epidemiological studies: evaluating the sources of variability
Authors: Fowke Jay H , Fahey Jed W , Stephenson Katherine K , Hebert James R 
Published: June 2008

AbstractObjective:Brassica vegetable consumption (e.g. broccoli) leads to excretion of isothiocyanates (ITC) in urine. We evaluated the consistency of ITC as a biomarker for dietary Brassica vegetable consumption across the types of vegetables and methods of preparation used in Western societies, and across consumption levels.Design:A single-armed behavioural intervention with duplicate baseline assessment and post-intervention assessment. Urinary ITC excretion and estrogen metabolites were measured from 24-hour urine samples. Dietary intake was measured by a 24-hour recall.Setting:The behavioural intervention facilitated daily Brassica intake among participants by providing peer support, food preparation instruction, guided practice in a teaching kitchen, and other information.Subjects:Thirty-four healthy free-living postmenopausal women who recently had a negative screening mammogram at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center.Results:Urinary ITC excretion and total Brassica intake followed the same pattern over the intervention. The ITC biomarker significantly predicted Brassica intake when Brassica consumption averaged about 100 g day−1, but not when Brassica consumption averaged about 200 g day−1. Urinary ITC levels were somewhat higher when more raw vegetables were consumed as compared to lightly cooked vegetables, while the types of Brassica consumed appeared to have only a small, non-significant effect on urinary ITC levels.Conclusion:Urinary ITC excretion would be a good exposure biomarker among populations regularly consuming a vegetable serving/day, but may be less accurate among populations with greater intake levels or a wide range of cooking practices.
Habitual diet in four populations of African origin: a descriptive paper on nutrient intakes in rural and urban Cameroon, Jamaica and Caribbean migrants in Britain
Authors: Mennen Louise I , Jackson Maria , Sharma Sangita , Mbanya Jean-Claude N , Cade Janet , Walker Susan , Riste Lisa , Wilks Rainford , Forrester Terrence , Balkau Beverly , Cruickshank Kennedy 
Published: June 2008

AbstractBackground:The prevalence of chronic diseases is increasing in West Africa, the Caribbean and its migrants to Britain. This trend may be due to the transition in the habitual diet, with increasing (saturated) fat and decreasing fruit and vegetable intakes, both within and between countries.Objective:We have tested this hypothesis by comparing habitual diet in four African-origin populations with a similar genetic background at different stages in this transition.Design:The study populations included subjects from rural Cameroon (n=743), urban Cameroon (n=1042), Jamaica (n=857) and African–Caribbeans in Manchester, UK (n=243), all aged 25–74 years. Habitual diet was assessed by a food-frequency questionnaire, specifically developed for each country separately.Results:Total energy intake was greatest in rural Cameroon and lowest in Manchester for all age/sex groups. A tendency towards the same pattern was seen for carbohydrates, protein and total fat intake. Saturated and polyunsaturated fat intake and alcohol intake were highest in rural Cameroon, and lowest in Jamaica, with the intakes in the UK lower than those in urban Cameroon. The percentage of energy from total fat was higher in rural and urban Cameroon than in Jamaica and the UK for all age/sex groups. The opposite was seen for percentage of energy from carbohydrate intake, the intake being highest in Jamaica and lowest in rural Cameroon. The percentage of energy from protein increased gradually from rural Cameroon to the UK.Conclusions:These results do not support our hypothesis that carbohydrate intake increased, while (saturated) fat intake decreased, from rural Cameroon to the UK.
A combination of statistical methods for the analysis of the relative validation data of the quantitative food frequency questionnaire used in the THUSA study
Authors: MacIntyre UE , Venter CS , Vorster HH , Steyn HS 
Published: June 2008

AbstractObjective:To apply structural equation modelling (SEM) and estimation of variance components to the relative validation data obtained from the quantitative food frequency questionnaire (QFFQ) used in the Transition, Health and Urbanisation in South Africa (THUSA) study.Design:A cross-sectional study.Setting:A community-based field study in an African population conducted during 1996.Subjects:Residents of the North West Province, South Africa, aged between 15 and 65 years.Methods:Relative validity of the QFFQ was tested against 7-day weighed food records, 24-hour urinary nitrogen (UN) excretion and estimated basal metabolic rate (BMR). SEM and estimation of variance components were applied to the log-transformed energy, protein, fat, calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C intakes. UN excretion was used as a biomarker in the application of the SEM to protein and estimated BMR to energy intakes.Results:Constant bias (αQ) derived by the SEM varied from 0.85 (vitamin C) to 5.8 (energy). There was significant proportional bias for all nutrients except vitamin C. Validation coefficients (ρ(Q,T)) varied from 0.3 (fat, calcium, iron) to 0.7 (vitamin C). The inclusion of estimated BMR in the SEM for energy increased ρ(Q,T) from 0.38 to 0.42. The estimation of variance components gave slightly lower correlations for the relationship between intakes from the QFFQ and the unknown true intake.Conclusions:Robust statistical methods were successfully applied in a relative validation study for a QFFQ in an African population. Estimated BMR as a biomarker for energy intake produced more meaningful results than UN excretion as a biomarker for protein intake.
A culture-sensitive quantitative food frequency questionnaire used in an African population: 1. Development and reproducibility
Authors: MacIntyre UE , Venter CS , Vorster HH 
Published: June 2008

AbstractObjective:To develop and assess the reproducibility of a quantitative food frequency questionnaire (QFFQ) sensitive to the culture of the African population of the North West Province, South Africa.Design:A cross-sectional study.Setting:A community-based field study in a population stratified according to level of urbanization from deep rural to urban upper class.Subjects:A total of 144 (99 women and 45 men) residents of the North West Province, aged between 15 and 65 years, participated in the study.Methods:A culture-sensitive, 145-item interviewer-administered QFFQ was designed to cover the whole diet. Portion sizes were estimated from a food portion photograph book (FPPB) showing foods in three portion sizes. The QFFQ was administered twice, 6–12 weeks apart.Results:Spearman rank correlation coefficients between the two administrations varied from 0.14 for calcium to 0.75 for alcohol. The mean percentage difference between intakes was 8.5 (standard deviation = 9.9). Energy, protein, carbohydrate and calcium gave differences within 10%. Few significant differences among correlation coefficients or percentage difference for gender, age group or strata of urbanization were present. Bland–Altman plots showed significant proportional bias for protein, fibre and vitamin C. More than 70% of the participants were classified into adjacent quintiles for all nutrients. For food groups, correlation coefficients ranged from 0.25 for milk to 0.45 for vegetable and maize meal groups and 80% of participants were classified into adjacent quintiles.Conclusions:The QFFQ appeared to be a reproducible dietary intake assessment instrument.
A culture-sensitive quantitative food frequency questionnaire used in an African population: 2. Relative validation by 7-day weighed records and biomarkers
Authors: MacIntyre UE , Venter CS , Vorster HH 
Published: June 2008

AbstractObjective:To determine the relative validity of the culture-sensitive quantitative food frequency questionnaire (QFFQ) developed for the Transition, Health and Urbanisation in South Africa (THUSA) study by 7-day weighed food records, urinary nitrogen excretion and basal metabolic rate (BMR).Design:A cross-sectional study.Setting:A community-based study in a population stratified according to level of urbanization.Subjects:Residents of the North West Province, South Africa, aged between 15 and 65 years. The weighed food record study comprised 74 participants while 104 participants collected 24-hour urine samples.Methods:All participants were interviewed using the QFFQ. For the weighed food record study, participants kept detailed weighed food diaries for seven consecutive days. For the urinary nitrogen study, participants made one 24-hour urine collection. Completeness of the urine collections was checked against 240 mg para-aminobenzoic acid. BMR was estimated by the Schofield equations.Results:Spearman rank correlation coefficients between the QFFQ and weighed food record ranged between 0.14 (fibre) and 0.59 (vitamin C). The QFFQ tended to underestimate intakes compared with the weighed records. Quintile distributions were similar for both methods. The correlation between urinary nitrogen excretion and dietary intake was poor. Possible underreporting was identified for 43% of the participants with the QFFQ and 28% with the weighed food record.Conclusions:The QFFQ appeared to be a relatively valid instrument for the assessment of dietary intakes of the population of the North West Province. The use of biomarkers in this population was difficult and needs further investigation.
A brief dietary assessment instrument for assessing target foods, nutrients and eating patterns
Authors: Neuhouser Marian L , Patterson Ruth E , Kristal Alan R , Eldridge Alison L , Vizenor Nancy C 
Published: June 2008

AbstractObjective:To develop and validate a new dietary assessment tool, the focused recall, and to use this to measure co-consumption of carotenoid-containing fruits and vegetables with savory snacks.Design:Participants completed a telephone-administered focused recall and a 24-hour recall on the same day. We compared mean estimates of fruit, vegetable, savory snack and carotenoid consumption from both instruments. We also assessed the ability of each method to measure co-consumption of carotenoids with full-fat, reduced/non-fat and olestra-containing savory snacks.Setting and subjects:Data are from 245 male and 244 female adult participants in the Olestra Post-Marketing Surveillance Study (OPMSS).Results:The mean (± SD) intake of fruit was 1.8 (1.1) servings day−1 from the focused recall and 1.6 (1.4) servings day−1 from the 24-hour recall (r = 0.56). The mean vegetable intake was 2.1 (1.3) and 2.2 (1.7) servings day−1 (r = 0.42), respectively, from each instrument. Estimates of total carotenoid and β-carotene intake were within 5% of each other (r = 0.63 for total carotenoids and r = 0.70 for β-carotene). Both instruments estimated that approximately 14% of total daily carotenoids were co-consumed with savory snacks (r = 0.63).Conclusions:The focused recall provides valid information about fruit, vegetable and savory snack consumption and allows researchers to examine associated eating patterns more easily.
Dietary beliefs in the Baltic republics
Authors: Pomerleau Joceline , McKee Martin , Robertson Aileen , Kadziauskiene Kamelija , Abaravicius Algis , Bartkeviciute Roma , Vaask Sirje , Pudule Iveta , Grinberga Daiga 
Published: June 2008

ObjectivesAs beliefs and knowledge about the possible effects of foods on health can influence food behaviours, this study examined selected dietary beliefs in the Baltic countries and the association of beliefs related to salt intake and to types of fat with food behaviours.DesignA cross-sectional study.SettingData from three surveys conducted in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in the summer of 1997 were used to describe the prevalence of dietary beliefs in these countries and to investigate the association between beliefs and behaviours (using logistic regression).SubjectsRepresentative national samples of adults were selected in each country (Estonia,n=2018; Latvia,n=2308; Lithuania,n=2153).ResultsMisunderstood concepts (myths) related to dietary salt, types of fat, meat consumption and bread and potatoes were observed in high proportions of the population. Education level was an important correlate of beliefs related to salt intake and types of fat, people with a higher education level being more likely to be familiar with these issues. Correct beliefs were not consistently associated with healthier behaviours (e.g. less frequent use of salt at the table and use of non-animal fats for cooking), except for salt intake in Estonia.ConclusionsSeveral misunderstood dietary concepts (myths) are still prevalent in the Baltic countries. Correct beliefs related to salt intake and types of fat were not consistent predictors of healthier food behaviours. In-depth qualitative investigations are needed to better describe and understand dietary beliefs and attitudes in the Baltic countries, and to identify barriers to the adoption of healthy food habits.