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Half-normal plots and overdispersed models in r: the hnp package
(Foundation for Open Access Statistic, 2017-01-01)Count and proportion data may present overdispersion, i.e., greater variability than expected by the Poisson and binomial models, respectively. Different extended generalized linear models that allow for overdispersion may ... -
Harmful algal blooms in fjords, coastal embayments, and stratified systems: recent progress and future research
(The Oceanography Society, 2017-03-01)Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are natural phenomena that result from the interplay of biological, chemical, physical, and sedimentary processes occurring at different temporal and spatial scales. This paper provides an ... -
Harnessing hierarchical nano- and micro-fabrication technologies for musculoskeletal tissue engineering
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2015-11-01)Cells within a tissue are able to perceive, interpret and respond to the biophysical, biomechanical, and biochemical properties of the 3D extracellular matrix environment in which they reside. Such stimuli regulate cell ... -
Hazard with a boyle vaporizer
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Health and safety practices among farmers and other workers: a needs assessment
(Oxford University Press (OUP), 1999-01-01)The development of appropriate health and safety interventions for farmers and agri-workers is important world-wide but data on present practices and attitudes to change are lacking. A representative quota sample (n = ... -
Health and the celtic tiger: progress of health promotion in modern ireland
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Health of farmed fish: its relation to fish welfare and its utility as welfare indicator
(Springer Nature, 2011-06-18)This brief review focuses on health and biological function as cornerstones of fish welfare. From the function-based point of view, good welfare is reflected in the ability of the animal to cope with infectious and ... -
Health professionals' ability to recognise body weight status of adults and children: the outcomes of the weight care project, an all-ireland study
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Health promotion in schools.
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Health promotion: shades of lewis carroll.
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Health related quality of life two to five years after gestational diabetes mellitus: cross-sectional comparative study in the atlantic dip cohort
(Springer Nature, 2015-10-24)Background: There is no consensus on the effect of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) for the mother in the short or long term. In this study we examined HRQOL in a group of women ... -
Healthcare for migrants, participatory health research and implementation science—better health policy and practice through inclusion. the restore project
(Informa UK Limited, 2014-01-27)Background: This is a time of unprecedented mobility across the globe. Healthcare systems need to adapt to ensure that primary care is culturally and linguistically appropriate for migrants. Evidence-based guidelines and ... -
Healthy eating and reduced risk of cognitive decline: a cohort from 40 countries
(Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), 2015-05-06)Objective:We sought to determine the association of dietary factors and risk of cognitive decline in a population at high risk of cardiovascular disease.Methods:Baseline dietary intake and measures of the Mini-Mental State ... -
Heart rate measurement during stereotyped motor behavior in autism spectrum disorder
(Springer Nature, 2015-08-14)Previous research has suggested that a relationship may exist between physiological arousal and engagement in motor stereotypy among children and adolescents with autism. It has been speculated that levels or alterations ... -
Heat shock preconditioning protects against er stress-induced apoptosis through the regulation of the bh3-only protein bim
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Heat-shock-induced cellular responses to temperature elevations occurring during orthopaedic cutting
(The Royal Society, 2012-08-22)Severe heat-shock to bone cells caused during orthopaedic procedures can result in thermal damage, leading to cell death and initiating bone resorption. By contrast, mild heat-shock has been proposed to induce bone ... -
Heberden's nodes and what heberden could not see: the pivotal role of ligaments in the pathogenesis of early nodal osteoarthritis and beyond
(Oxford University Press (OUP), 2008-04-04)Despite its relatively high prevalence, polyarticular nature, limited treatment options and recognized genetic contribution, the study of generalized OA (GOA) has lagged behind that of isolated knee OA. Whilst the pathogenesis ... -
Heel blisters and epidural analgesia for postoperative pain relief
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Height and breast cancer risk: evidence from prospective studies and mendelian randomization
(Oxford University Press (OUP), 2015-08-20)Background: Epidemiological studies have linked adult height with breast cancer risk in women. However, the magnitude of the association, particularly by subtypes of breast cancer, has not been established. Furthermore, ...