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MED-10	Statin Use and Breast Cancer Survival: A Nationwide Cohort Study from Finland	Recent studies have suggested that statins, an established drug group in the prevention of cardiovascular mortality, could delay or prevent breast cancer recurrence but the effect on disease-specific mortality remains unclear. We evaluated risk of breast cancer death among statin users in a population-based cohort of b...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25329299	Statin Use and Breast Cancer Survival: A Nationwide Cohort Study from Finland Recent studies have suggested that statins, an established drug group in the prevention of cardiovascular mortality, could delay or prevent breast cancer recurrence but the effect on disease-specific mortality remains unclear. We evaluated ri...
MED-14	Statin use after diagnosis of breast cancer and survival: a population-based cohort study.	BACKGROUND: Preclinical studies have shown that statins, particularly simvastatin, can prevent growth in breast cancer cell lines and animal models. We investigated whether statins used after breast cancer diagnosis reduced the risk of breast cancer-specific, or all-cause, mortality in a large cohort of breast cancer p...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25304447	Statin use after diagnosis of breast cancer and survival: a population-based cohort study. BACKGROUND: Preclinical studies have shown that statins, particularly simvastatin, can prevent growth in breast cancer cell lines and animal models. We investigated whether statins used after breast cancer diagnosis reduced the r...
MED-118	Alkylphenols in human milk and their relations to dietary habits in central Taiwan.	The aims of this study were to determine the concentrations of 4-nonylphenol (NP) and 4-octylphenol (OP) in 59 human milk samples and to examine related factors including mothers' demographics and dietary habits. Women who consumed over the median amount of cooking oil had significantly higher OP concentrations (0.98 n...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20435081%20	Alkylphenols in human milk and their relations to dietary habits in central Taiwan. The aims of this study were to determine the concentrations of 4-nonylphenol (NP) and 4-octylphenol (OP) in 59 human milk samples and to examine related factors including mothers' demographics and dietary habits. Women who consumed over...
MED-301	Methylmercury: A Potential Environmental Risk Factor Contributing to Epileptogenesis	Epilepsy or seizure disorder is one of the most common neurological diseases in humans. Although genetic mutations in ion channels and receptors and some other risk factors such as brain injury are linked to epileptogenesis, the underlying cause for the majority of epilepsy cases remains unknown. Gene-environment inter...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22206970	Methylmercury: A Potential Environmental Risk Factor Contributing to Epileptogenesis Epilepsy or seizure disorder is one of the most common neurological diseases in humans. Although genetic mutations in ion channels and receptors and some other risk factors such as brain injury are linked to epileptogenesis, the underl...
MED-306	Sensitivity of Continuous Performance Test (CPT) at Age 14 Years to Developmental Methylmercury Exposure	Hit Reaction Time latencies (HRT) in the Continuous Performance Test (CPT) measure the speed of visual information processing. The latencies may involve different neuropsychological functions depending on the time from test initiation, i.e., first orientation, learning and habituation, then cognitive processing and foc...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20699117	Sensitivity of Continuous Performance Test (CPT) at Age 14 Years to Developmental Methylmercury Exposure Hit Reaction Time latencies (HRT) in the Continuous Performance Test (CPT) measure the speed of visual information processing. The latencies may involve different neuropsychological functions depending on the time f...
MED-329	Phosphate is a vascular toxin.	Elevated phosphate (P) levels are seen in advanced renal failure and, together with dysregulated calcium, parathyroid hormone and vitamin D levels, contribute to the complex of chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disease (CKD-MBD). Converging evidence from in vitro, clinical and epidemiological studies suggest that...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23161206	Phosphate is a vascular toxin. Elevated phosphate (P) levels are seen in advanced renal failure and, together with dysregulated calcium, parathyroid hormone and vitamin D levels, contribute to the complex of chronic kidney disease-mineral and bone disease (CKD-MBD). Converging evidence from in vitro, clinical and epide...
MED-330	Dietary Phosphorus Acutely Impairs Endothelial Function	Excessive dietary phosphorus may increase cardiovascular risk in healthy individuals as well as in patients with chronic kidney disease, but the mechanisms underlying this risk are not completely understood. To determine whether postprandial hyperphosphatemia may promote endothelial dysfunction, we investigated the acu...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19406976	Dietary Phosphorus Acutely Impairs Endothelial Function Excessive dietary phosphorus may increase cardiovascular risk in healthy individuals as well as in patients with chronic kidney disease, but the mechanisms underlying this risk are not completely understood. To determine whether postprandial hyperphosphatemia may ...
MED-332	Public health impact of dietary phosphorus excess on bone and cardiovascular health in the general population.	This review explores the potential adverse impact of the increasing phosphorus content in the American diet on renal, cardiovascular, and bone health of the general population. Increasingly, studies show that phosphorus intakes in excess of the nutrient needs of a healthy population may significantly disrupt the hormon...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23719553	Public health impact of dietary phosphorus excess on bone and cardiovascular health in the general population. This review explores the potential adverse impact of the increasing phosphorus content in the American diet on renal, cardiovascular, and bone health of the general population. Increasingly, studies show that ...
MED-334	Differences among total and in vitro digestible phosphorus content of plant foods and beverages.	OBJECTIVE: Among plant foods, grain products, legumes, and seeds are important sources of phosphorus (P). Current data on P content and absorbability of P from these foods are lacking. Measurement of in vitro digestible P (DP) content of foods may reflect absorbability of P. The objective of this study was to measure b...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21741857	Differences among total and in vitro digestible phosphorus content of plant foods and beverages. OBJECTIVE: Among plant foods, grain products, legumes, and seeds are important sources of phosphorus (P). Current data on P content and absorbability of P from these foods are lacking. Measurement of in vitro digestible P (...
MED-335	Differences among total and in vitro digestible phosphorus content of meat and milk products.	OBJECTIVE: Meat and milk products are important sources of dietary phosphorus (P) and protein. The use of P additives is common both in processed cheese and meat products. Measurement of in vitro digestible phosphorus (DP) content of foods may reflect absorbability of P. The objective of this study was to measure both ...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21978846	Differences among total and in vitro digestible phosphorus content of meat and milk products. OBJECTIVE: Meat and milk products are important sources of dietary phosphorus (P) and protein. The use of P additives is common both in processed cheese and meat products. Measurement of in vitro digestible phosphorus (DP) con...
MED-398	The grapefruit: an old wine in a new glass? Metabolic and cardiovascular perspectives	Summary Grapefruit is a popular, tasty and nutritive fruit enjoyed globally. Biomedical evidence in the last 10 years has, however, shown that consumption of grapefruit or its juice is associated with drug interactions, which, in some cases, have been fatal. Grapefruit-induced drug interactions are unique in that the c...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3721883/	The grapefruit: an old wine in a new glass? Metabolic and cardiovascular perspectives Summary Grapefruit is a popular, tasty and nutritive fruit enjoyed globally. Biomedical evidence in the last 10 years has, however, shown that consumption of grapefruit or its juice is associated with drug interactions, which, in some...
MED-557	Dysmenorrhea.	Dysmenorrhea is the leading cause of recurrent short-term school absence in adolescent girls and a common problem in women of reproductive age. Risk factors for dysmenorrhea include nulliparity, heavy menstrual flow, smoking, and depression. Empiric therapy can be initiated based on a typical history of painful menses ...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15686299	Dysmenorrhea. Dysmenorrhea is the leading cause of recurrent short-term school absence in adolescent girls and a common problem in women of reproductive age. Risk factors for dysmenorrhea include nulliparity, heavy menstrual flow, smoking, and depression. Empiric therapy can be initiated based on a typical history of p...
MED-666	Is there a role for surgery in the treatment of mastalgia?	Breast pain is a common condition affecting most women at some stage in their reproductive life. Mastalgia is resistant to treatment in 6% of cyclical and 26% non-cyclical patients. Surgery is not widely used to treat this condition and only considered in patients with severe mastalgia resistant to medication. The aims...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14965747	Is there a role for surgery in the treatment of mastalgia? Breast pain is a common condition affecting most women at some stage in their reproductive life. Mastalgia is resistant to treatment in 6% of cyclical and 26% non-cyclical patients. Surgery is not widely used to treat this condition and only considered in patie...
MED-691	Ginger in the prevention of nausea and vomiting: a review.	Nausea and vomiting are physiological processes experienced by every human being at some stage of their life. They are complex protective mechanisms and the symptoms are influenced by the emetogenic response and stimuli. However, when these symptoms recur frequently, they can significantly reduce the quality of life an...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23638927	Ginger in the prevention of nausea and vomiting: a review. Nausea and vomiting are physiological processes experienced by every human being at some stage of their life. They are complex protective mechanisms and the symptoms are influenced by the emetogenic response and stimuli. However, when these symptoms recur frequ...
MED-692	The effectiveness and safety of ginger for pregnancy-induced nausea and vomiting: a systematic review.	BACKGROUND: Ginger has been used throughout the world as a therapeutic agent for centuries. The herb is increasingly used in Western society also, with one of the most common indications being pregnancy-induced nausea and vomiting (PNV). OBJECTIVES: To examine the evidence for the safety and effectiveness of ginger for...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22951628	The effectiveness and safety of ginger for pregnancy-induced nausea and vomiting: a systematic review. BACKGROUND: Ginger has been used throughout the world as a therapeutic agent for centuries. The herb is increasingly used in Western society also, with one of the most common indications being pregnancy-induced nausea...
MED-702	The efficacy and safety of liraglutide.	AIM OF THE REVIEW: To systematically analyze the efficacy and safety of liraglutide for the treatment of diabetes mellitus in comparison to other mono- and combination therapies. METHOD: PubMed (any date) and EMBASE (all years) search was conducted with liraglutide as a search term. Phase III clinical trials retrieved ...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21952951	The efficacy and safety of liraglutide. AIM OF THE REVIEW: To systematically analyze the efficacy and safety of liraglutide for the treatment of diabetes mellitus in comparison to other mono- and combination therapies. METHOD: PubMed (any date) and EMBASE (all years) search was conducted with liraglutide as a search te...
MED-706	The aqueous extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa calices modulates the production of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 in humans.	Diet supplementation and/or modulation is an important strategy to significantly improve human health. The search of plants as additional sources of bioactive phenolic compounds is relevant in this context. The aqueous extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa is rich in anthocyanins and other phenolic compounds including hydroxy...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19765963	The aqueous extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa calices modulates the production of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 in humans. Diet supplementation and/or modulation is an important strategy to significantly improve human health. The search of plants as additional sources of bioactive phenolic compounds is relevant in th...
MED-707	Uricosuric effect of Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) in normal and renal-stone former subjects.	AIM OF THE STUDY: The Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) was investigated for its uricosuric effect. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A human model with nine subjects with no history of renal stones (non-renal stone, NS) and nine with a history of renal stones (RS) was used in this study. A cup of tea made from 1.5 g of dry Roselle c...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18423919	Uricosuric effect of Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) in normal and renal-stone former subjects. AIM OF THE STUDY: The Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) was investigated for its uricosuric effect. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A human model with nine subjects with no history of renal stones (non-renal stone, NS) and nine with a hist...
MED-708	Inhibitory effect of marinades with hibiscus extract on formation of heterocyclic aromatic amines and sensory quality of fried beef patties.	Heterocyclic aromatic amines (HAA) are carcinogenic compounds found in the crust of fried meat. The objective was to examine the possibility of inhibiting HAA formation in fried beef patties by using marinades with different concentrations of hibiscus extract (Hibiscus sabdariffa) (0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 g/100g). After fry...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20418021	Inhibitory effect of marinades with hibiscus extract on formation of heterocyclic aromatic amines and sensory quality of fried beef patties. Heterocyclic aromatic amines (HAA) are carcinogenic compounds found in the crust of fried meat. The objective was to examine the possibility of inhibiting HAA formation in fried b...
MED-709	Testicular effects of sub-chronic administration of Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx aqueous extract in rats.	The sub-chronic effect of Hibiscus sabdariffa (HS) calyx aqueous extract on the rat testes was investigated with a view to evaluate the pharmacological basis for the use of HS calyx extract as an aphrodisiac. Three test groups received different doses of 1.15, 2.30, and 4.60 g/kg based on the LD(50). The extracts were ...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15019726	Testicular effects of sub-chronic administration of Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx aqueous extract in rats. The sub-chronic effect of Hibiscus sabdariffa (HS) calyx aqueous extract on the rat testes was investigated with a view to evaluate the pharmacological basis for the use of HS calyx extract as an aphrodisiac. Three te...
MED-711	Effects of Hibiscus sabdariffa extract powder and preventive treatment (diet) on the lipid profiles of patients with metabolic syndrome (MeSy).	Insulin resistance, obesity, hypertension, and dyslipidemia are strongly associated with metabolic syndrome (MeSy), which is considered to be a reversible clinical stage before its evolution to coronary heart disease and diabetes. Currently, the antihypertensive and hypolipidemic properties of aqueous Hibiscus sabdarif...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19962289	Effects of Hibiscus sabdariffa extract powder and preventive treatment (diet) on the lipid profiles of patients with metabolic syndrome (MeSy). Insulin resistance, obesity, hypertension, and dyslipidemia are strongly associated with metabolic syndrome (MeSy), which is considered to be a reversible clinical stage before...
MED-712	Chemopreventive properties and molecular mechanisms of the bioactive compounds in Hibiscus sabdariffa Linne.	Hibiscus sabdariffa Linne is a traditional Chinese rose tea and has been effectively used in folk medicines for treatment of hypertension, inflammatory conditions. H. sabdariffa aqueous extracts (HSE) were prepared from the dried flowers of H. sabdariffa L., which are rich in phenolic acids, flavonoids and anthocyanins...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21291361	Chemopreventive properties and molecular mechanisms of the bioactive compounds in Hibiscus sabdariffa Linne. Hibiscus sabdariffa Linne is a traditional Chinese rose tea and has been effectively used in folk medicines for treatment of hypertension, inflammatory conditions. H. sabdariffa aqueous extracts (HSE) were prepa...
MED-713	Effects of water extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa, Linn (Malvaceae) 'Roselle' on excretion of a diclofenac formulation.	The effect of beverages prepared from the dried calyx of the flowers of Hibiscus sabdariffa on the excretion of diclofenac was investigated using a controlled study in healthy human volunteers. A high pressure liquid chromatographic method was used to analyse the 8 h urine samples collected after the administration of ...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17094172	Effects of water extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa, Linn (Malvaceae) 'Roselle' on excretion of a diclofenac formulation. The effect of beverages prepared from the dried calyx of the flowers of Hibiscus sabdariffa on the excretion of diclofenac was investigated using a controlled study in healthy human volunteers. A high p...
MED-714	Towards prevention of vitamin D deficiency and beyond: knowledge gaps and research needs in vitamin D nutrition and public health.	The North American Institute of Medicine (IOM) recently published their report on dietary reference intakes (DRI) for Ca and vitamin D. The DRI committee's deliberations underpinning this most comprehensive report on vitamin D nutrition to date benefited hugely from a much expanded knowledge base in vitamin D over the ...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22017772	Towards prevention of vitamin D deficiency and beyond: knowledge gaps and research needs in vitamin D nutrition and public health. The North American Institute of Medicine (IOM) recently published their report on dietary reference intakes (DRI) for Ca and vitamin D. The DRI committee's deliberations underpinning this m...
MED-716	VITAMIN D: A D-LIGHTFUL SOLUTION FOR HEALTH	Throughout evolution sunlight produced vitamin D in the skin has been critically important for health. Vitamin D, known as the sunshine vitamin, is actually a hormone. Once it is produced in the skin or ingested from the diet it is converted sequentially in the liver and kidneys to its biologically active form 1,25-dih...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21415774	VITAMIN D: A D-LIGHTFUL SOLUTION FOR HEALTH Throughout evolution sunlight produced vitamin D in the skin has been critically important for health. Vitamin D, known as the sunshine vitamin, is actually a hormone. Once it is produced in the skin or ingested from the diet it is converted sequentially in the liver and kidn...
MED-717	Fructose intake at current levels in the United States may cause gastrointestinal distress in normal adults.	OBJECTIVE: Fructose intake has increased considerably in the United States, primarily as a result of increased consumption of high-fructose corn syrup, fruits and juices, and crystalline fructose. The purpose was to determine how often fructose, in amounts commonly consumed, would result in malabsorption and/or symptom...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16183355	Fructose intake at current levels in the United States may cause gastrointestinal distress in normal adults. OBJECTIVE: Fructose intake has increased considerably in the United States, primarily as a result of increased consumption of high-fructose corn syrup, fruits and juices, and crystalline fructose. The purpose wa...
MED-718	The relation of passage of gas an abdominal bloating to colonic gas production.	OBJECTIVE: To determine the relation of gas passage and abdominal bloating to the production of gas in the colon. DESIGN: Randomized, double-blind, crossover study of gaseous symptoms during a 1-week period. SETTING: A Veterans Affairs medical center. PARTICIPANTS: 25 healthy medical center employees. INTERVENTION: Par...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=8554251	The relation of passage of gas an abdominal bloating to colonic gas production. OBJECTIVE: To determine the relation of gas passage and abdominal bloating to the production of gas in the colon. DESIGN: Randomized, double-blind, crossover study of gaseous symptoms during a 1-week period. SETTING: A Veterans Affairs medi...
MED-719	Flatulence--causes, relation to diet and remedies.	In addition to causing embarrassment and unease, flatulence is linked to a variety of symptoms, some of which may be distressing. This review describes the origins of intestinal gas, its composition and methods which have been developed for its analysis. Emphasis is placed upon the effects of legumes in the diet in pro...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3068547	Flatulence--causes, relation to diet and remedies. In addition to causing embarrassment and unease, flatulence is linked to a variety of symptoms, some of which may be distressing. This review describes the origins of intestinal gas, its composition and methods which have been developed for its analysis. Emphasis is pl...
MED-720	The effect of oral alpha-galactosidase on intestinal gas production and gas-related symptoms.	Bloating, abdominal distention, and flatulence represent very frequent complaints in functional disorders but their pathophysiology and treatment are largely unknown. Patients frequently associate these symptoms with excessive intestinal gas and the reduction of gas production may represent an effective strategy. The a...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17151807	The effect of oral alpha-galactosidase on intestinal gas production and gas-related symptoms. Bloating, abdominal distention, and flatulence represent very frequent complaints in functional disorders but their pathophysiology and treatment are largely unknown. Patients frequently associate these symptoms with excessive...
MED-721	Bismuth therapy in gastrointestinal diseases.	Bismuth therapy has shown efficacy against two major gastrointestinal disorders: peptic ulcer disease and diarrhea. In peptic ulcer disease it is as effective as the H2-receptor antagonists, costs considerably less, and offers a lower rate of relapse. When Helicobacter pylori is implicated, bismuth acts as an antimicro...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2199292	Bismuth therapy in gastrointestinal diseases. Bismuth therapy has shown efficacy against two major gastrointestinal disorders: peptic ulcer disease and diarrhea. In peptic ulcer disease it is as effective as the H2-receptor antagonists, costs considerably less, and offers a lower rate of relapse. When Helicobacter pylo...
MED-722	An understanding of excessive intestinal gas.	Complaints of "excessive gas" from patients are very common but are difficult, if not impossible, for the physician to document. This review addresses the pathophysiology and management of such complaints, looking at the sources and routes of elimination, excessive eructation, bloating, and distention. In addition, com...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10998670	An understanding of excessive intestinal gas. Complaints of "excessive gas" from patients are very common but are difficult, if not impossible, for the physician to document. This review addresses the pathophysiology and management of such complaints, looking at the sources and routes of elimination, excessive eructati...
MED-723	Effectiveness of devices purported to reduce flatus odor.	OBJECTIVE: A variety of charcoal-containing devices are purported to minimize problems with odoriferous rectal gas; however, the evidence supporting the efficacy of these products is virtually all anecdotal. We objectively evaluated the ability of these devices to adsorb two malodorous, sulfide gases (hydrogen sulfide ...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15667499	Effectiveness of devices purported to reduce flatus odor. OBJECTIVE: A variety of charcoal-containing devices are purported to minimize problems with odoriferous rectal gas; however, the evidence supporting the efficacy of these products is virtually all anecdotal. We objectively evaluated the ability of these devices ...
MED-724	Flatulence--causes, relation to diet and remedies.	In addition to causing embarrassment and unease, flatulence is linked to a variety of symptoms, some of which may be distressing. This review describes the origins of intestinal gas, its composition and methods which have been developed for its analysis. Emphasis is placed upon the effects of legumes in the diet in pro...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=3068547	Flatulence--causes, relation to diet and remedies. In addition to causing embarrassment and unease, flatulence is linked to a variety of symptoms, some of which may be distressing. This review describes the origins of intestinal gas, its composition and methods which have been developed for its analysis. Emphasis is pl...
MED-726	Association of Alzheimer disease pathology with abnormal lipid metabolism: the Hisayama Study.	OBJECTIVE: The relationship between lipid profiles and Alzheimer disease (AD) pathology at the population level is unclear. We searched for evidence of AD-related pathologic risk of abnormal lipid metabolism. METHODS: This study included brain specimens from a series of 147 autopsies performed between 1998 and 2003 of ...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21911734	Association of Alzheimer disease pathology with abnormal lipid metabolism: the Hisayama Study. OBJECTIVE: The relationship between lipid profiles and Alzheimer disease (AD) pathology at the population level is unclear. We searched for evidence of AD-related pathologic risk of abnormal lipid metabolism. METHODS: This st...
MED-727	Illuminating the 'black box'. A description of 4454 patient visits to 138 family physicians.	BACKGROUND: The content and context of family practice outpatient visits have never been fully described, leaving many aspects of family practice in a "black box," unseen by policymakers and understood only in isolation. This article describes community family practices, physicians, patients, and outpatient visits. MET...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9597995	Illuminating the 'black box'. A description of 4454 patient visits to 138 family physicians. BACKGROUND: The content and context of family practice outpatient visits have never been fully described, leaving many aspects of family practice in a "black box," unseen by policymakers and understood only in isolation. This a...
MED-728	Barriers to providing nutrition counseling cited by physicians: a survey of primary care practitioners.	In a 1995 pivotal study, Kushner described the attitudes, practice behaviors, and barriers to the delivery of nutrition counseling by primary care physicians. This article recognized nutrition and dietary counseling as key components in the delivery of preventive services by primary care physicians. Kushner called for ...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20962310	Barriers to providing nutrition counseling cited by physicians: a survey of primary care practitioners. In a 1995 pivotal study, Kushner described the attitudes, practice behaviors, and barriers to the delivery of nutrition counseling by primary care physicians. This article recognized nutrition and dietary counseling ...
MED-729	Transfer of spinal cord material to subsequent bovine carcasses at splitting.	During the slaughter process, cattle carcasses are split by sawing centrally down the vertebral column, resulting in contamination of each half with spinal cord material. Using a novel method based on a real-time PCR assay, we measured saw-mediated tissue transfer among carcasses. Up to 2.5% of the tissue recovered fro...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15453582	Transfer of spinal cord material to subsequent bovine carcasses at splitting. During the slaughter process, cattle carcasses are split by sawing centrally down the vertebral column, resulting in contamination of each half with spinal cord material. Using a novel method based on a real-time PCR assay, we measured saw-me...
MED-730	Clinical herd health, farm management and antimicrobial resistance in Campylobacter coli on finishing pig farms in Switzerland.	The world-wide increase of antimicrobial resistance in micro-organisms complicates medical treatment of infected humans. We did a risk-factor analysis for the prevalence of antimicrobial resistant Campylobacter coli on 64 Swiss pig finishing farms. Between May and November 2001, 20 faecal samples per farm were collecte...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15907569	Clinical herd health, farm management and antimicrobial resistance in Campylobacter coli on finishing pig farms in Switzerland. The world-wide increase of antimicrobial resistance in micro-organisms complicates medical treatment of infected humans. We did a risk-factor analysis for the prevalence of antimicrobial resis...
MED-731	Three rare cases of anthrax arising from the same source.	Anthrax is an acute bacterial infection caused by Bacillus anthracis. Humans become infected under natural conditions by contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products. About 95% of human anthrax is cutaneous and 5% respiratory. Gastrointestinal anthrax is very rare, and has been reported in less than 1%...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16442628	Three rare cases of anthrax arising from the same source. Anthrax is an acute bacterial infection caused by Bacillus anthracis. Humans become infected under natural conditions by contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products. About 95% of human anthrax is cutaneous and 5% respiratory. Gastrointestinal a...
MED-732	Dissemination of central nervous system tissue during the slaughter of cattle in three Irish abattoirs.	Sponge samples were taken from the carcases, meat, personnel and surfaces involved in stunning, slaughter and dressing/boning activities at three abattoirs, and from retail beef products. The samples were examined for the presence of central nervous system (CNS)-specific proteins (syntaxin 1B and/or glial fibrillary ac...	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14725425	Dissemination of central nervous system tissue during the slaughter of cattle in three Irish abattoirs. Sponge samples were taken from the carcases, meat, personnel and surfaces involved in stunning, slaughter and dressing/boning activities at three abattoirs, and from retail beef products. The samples were examined fo...