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A genome-wide association study identifies new psoriasis susceptibility loci and an interaction between HLA-C and ERAP1To identify new susceptibility loci for psoriasis, we undertook a genome-wide association study of 594,224 SNPs in 2,622 individuals with psoriasis...
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Measuring use and cost of health sector and related care in a population of girls and young women with Rett syndromeThis study measured use and cost of health sector and related services in Rett syndrome and effects of socio-demographic, clinical severity and genetic factors
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In utero cigarette smoke exposure impairs somatic and lung growth in BALB/c miceThe aim of this study was to assess whether in utero tobacco smoke exposure alone affects early-life lung growth and development. Pregnant BALB/c mice...
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Vitamin D deficiency causes deficits in lung function and alters lung structureThe prevalence of vitamin D deficiency is increasing and has been linked to obstructive lung diseases including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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Changes in the FEV/FVC ratio during childhood and adolescence: an intercontinental studyIn children, the ratio of forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV₁) to forced vital capacity (FVC) is reportedly constant or falls linearly with age...
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Global strategy for the diagnosis and management of asthma in children 5 years and youngerAsthma is the most common chronic disease of childhood and the leading cause of childhood morbidity from chronic disease as measured by school absences...
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Randomised controlled trial analysing supplementation with 250 versus 500 units of vitamin D3, sun exposure and surrounding factors in breastfed infantsThe rate of non-compliance with vitamin D supplementation is as high as 45%. This is why randomised controlled trials are needed to analyse the response...
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The effectiveness of enhanced cognitive behavioural therapy for eating disorders: An open trialThe aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT-E) for eating disorders in an open trial for adults...
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Plasma versus serum levels of osteopontin and mesothelin in patients with malignant mesothelioma-Which is bestBlood-based markers for malignant mesothelioma (MM), particularly soluble mesothelin and osteopontin, are currently of great clinical interest.
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Early aberrant antibody responses of aeroallergen sensitised people to subclinical bacterial infectionEarly aberrant antibody responses, aeroallergen sensitised people, subclinical bacterial infection