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Dipyridamole plus aspirin versus aspirin alone in the secondary prevention after TIA or stroke: a meta-analysis by risk (2008)
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Objectives: Our aim was to study the effect of combination therapy with aspirin and dipyridamole (A+D) over aspirin alone (ASA) in secondary prevention after transient ischemic attack or minor stroke of presumed arterial origin and to perform subgr... Read More about Dipyridamole plus aspirin versus aspirin alone in the secondary prevention after TIA or stroke: a meta-analysis by risk.

Go or no-go? Developmental improvements in the efficiency of response inhibition in mid-childhood (2008)
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This experiment used a modified go/no-go paradigm to investigate the processes by which response inhibition becomes more efficient during mid-childhood. The novel task, which measured trials on which a response was initiated but not completed, was se... Read More about Go or no-go? Developmental improvements in the efficiency of response inhibition in mid-childhood.

A perfect (free-market) world?: economics, the Eisenhower administration, and the Soviet economic offensive in Latin America (2008)
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Reduced selenium concentrations and glutathione peroxidase activity in preeclamptic pregnancies (2008)
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Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-specific condition affecting 2-7% of women and a leading cause of perinatal and maternal morbidity and mortality. Preeclampsia may also predispose the fetus to increased risks of adult cardiovascular disease. Selenium, act... Read More about Reduced selenium concentrations and glutathione peroxidase activity in preeclamptic pregnancies.

Radiological classification of optic pathway gliomas: experience of a modified functional classification system (2008)
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Optic pathway gliomas (OPGs) in childhood are associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and since 1958 have been classified anatomically using the Dodge classification (DC). MR scanning permits a more detailed anatomical description than can be... Read More about Radiological classification of optic pathway gliomas: experience of a modified functional classification system.

A survey of search methodologies and automated system development for examination timetabling (2008)
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Examination timetabling is one of the most important administrative activities that takes place in all academic institutions. In this paper, we present a critical discussion of the research on exam timetabling which has taken place in the last decade... Read More about A survey of search methodologies and automated system development for examination timetabling.

The molecular basis of allergenicity (2008)
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Allergens are mostly innocuous antigens that elicit powerful T helper cell type 2 (Th2) responses leading to hyper-immunoglobulin E (IgE) production and allergy. Research carried out over several years has highlighted the possible role of the inheren... Read More about The molecular basis of allergenicity.

Novel Regulation of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor-A (VEGF-A) by Transforming Growth Factor ?1: REQUIREMENT FOR Smads,?-CATENIN, AND GSK3? (2008)
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Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a vital angiogenic effector, regulating key angiogenic processes. Vascular development relies on numerous signaling pathways, of which those induced by transforming growth factor-? (TGF?) are critical. The... Read More about Novel Regulation of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor-A (VEGF-A) by Transforming Growth Factor ?1: REQUIREMENT FOR Smads,?-CATENIN, AND GSK3?.

Hybridizations within a graph based hyper-heuristic framework for university timetabling problems (2008)
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A significant body of recent literature has explored various research directions in hyper-heuristics (which can be thought as heuristics to choose heuristics). In this paper, we extend our previous work to construct a unified graph-based hyper-heuris... Read More about Hybridizations within a graph based hyper-heuristic framework for university timetabling problems.

Gamma-irradiation as a method of microbiological control, and its impact on the oxidative labile lipid component of Cannabis sativa and Helianthus annus (2008)
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The effect of irradiation (0-20 kGy) on hemp and sunflower seeds was assessed, with specific reference to the oxidatively labile lipid component (unsaturated fatty acids and tocochromanols). Total protein, lipid, and solids content of the seeds did n... Read More about Gamma-irradiation as a method of microbiological control, and its impact on the oxidative labile lipid component of Cannabis sativa and Helianthus annus.

Seroprevalence and epidemiological correlates of Toxoplasma gondii infections among patients referred for hospital-based serological testing in Doha, Qatar (2008)
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Background: The city of Doha in Qatar has a high density of feral cats and there is a high risk of toxoplasmosis for the resident human population. No data currently exist for the prevalence of infection with Toxoplasma gondii in the city. Methods:... Read More about Seroprevalence and epidemiological correlates of Toxoplasma gondii infections among patients referred for hospital-based serological testing in Doha, Qatar.

Early life programming of innate fear and fear learning in adult female rats (2008)
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The early rearing environment can impact on emotional reactivity and learning later in life. In this study the effects of neonatal maternal separation (MS) on innate fear and fear learning were assessed in the adult female rat. Pups were subjected to... Read More about Early life programming of innate fear and fear learning in adult female rats.

Left gaze bias in humans, rhesus monkeys and domestic dogs (2008)
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While viewing faces, human adults often demonstrate a natural gaze bias towards the left visual field, that is, the right side of the viewee’s face is often inspected first and for longer periods. Using a preferential looking paradigm, we demonstrate... Read More about Left gaze bias in humans, rhesus monkeys and domestic dogs.

Bis-morpholine-substituted perylene bisimides: Impact of isomeric arrangement on electrochemical and spectroelectrochemical properties (2008)
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(Graph Presented) The synthesis and separation of the 1,6- and 1,7- isomers of N,N′-bis(n-butyl)dimorpholino-3,4:9,10-perylenetetracarboxylic acid bisimide are reported. Investigations of the electrochemical and spectroscopic, in particular, spectroe... Read More about Bis-morpholine-substituted perylene bisimides: Impact of isomeric arrangement on electrochemical and spectroelectrochemical properties.

Impaired autophagy of an intracellular pathogen induced by a Crohn's disease associated ATG16L1 variant (2008)
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The genetic risk factors predisposing individuals to the development of inflammatory bowel disease are beginning to be deciphered by genome-wide association studies. Surprisingly, these new data point towards a critical role of autophagy in the patho... Read More about Impaired autophagy of an intracellular pathogen induced by a Crohn's disease associated ATG16L1 variant.

A macroporous polymer-supported cyclic anhydride for efficient sequestration of amines (2008)
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The efficient removal of primary and secondary amines from organic solutions using a macroporous polymer-supported anhydride is described. The sequestering of primary amines by the anhydride via polymer-bound amide formation is completed within 2-4 h... Read More about A macroporous polymer-supported cyclic anhydride for efficient sequestration of amines.

Revealed comparative advantage of Malaysian exports: the case for changing export composition (2008)
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Since 2000, Malaysian-manufactured exports performance has been declining. The downturn of the global electronic industry and the rise of China’s economy are the two major causes of this decline. To improve export performance, Malaysia participates i... Read More about Revealed comparative advantage of Malaysian exports: the case for changing export composition.

The habitus of hygiene: discourses of cleanliness and infection control in nursing work (2008)
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This paper reports upon a qualitative interview study of 22 matrons, infection control staff and operating theatre staff who were questioned about their working lives and the role they played in the control of healthcare acquired infections such as M... Read More about The habitus of hygiene: discourses of cleanliness and infection control in nursing work.

The control of chlorophyll catabolism and the status of yellowing as a biomarker of leaf senescence (2008)
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The pathway of chlorophyll catabolism during leaf senescence is known in a fair amount of biochemical and cell biological detail. In the last few years, genes encoding a number of the catabolic enzymes have been characterized, including the key ring‐... Read More about The control of chlorophyll catabolism and the status of yellowing as a biomarker of leaf senescence.

Food Choice Questionnaire (FCQ) revisited. Suggestions for the development of an enhanced general food motivation model (2008)
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Recognising the need for a more statistically robust instrument to investigate general food selection determinants, the research validates and confirms Food Choice Questionnaire (FCQ's) factorial design, develops ad hoc a more robust FCQ version and... Read More about Food Choice Questionnaire (FCQ) revisited. Suggestions for the development of an enhanced general food motivation model.