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Novel ambulatory glucose-sensing technology improves hypoglycemia detection and patient monitoring adherence in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes
Glucose monitoring [GM] is a mainstay of diabetes control and management. Improving glycemic control is essential to prevent microvascular complications. However, adherence to GM can be a challenge in children...
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The prevalence and potential determinants of obesity among school children and adolescents in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
To estimate the prevalence and determinants of obesity in childhood and adolescence and their association with blood pressure (BP) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Rectal taurocholate increases L cell and insulin secretion, and decreases blood glucose and food intake in obese type 2 diabetic volunteers
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and peptide YY (PYY) are secreted from enteroendocrine L cells in response to numerous stimuli, including bile salts. Both have multiple effects that are potentially useful in t...
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The effects of neuropeptide Y on skeletal muscle contractile properties in streptozotocin diabetic rats
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Effect of maternal exposure to homocystine on sodium valproate-induced neural tube defects in the mouse embryos
Neural tube defects (NTD) are mainly of multifactorial origin. Maternal treatment with valproic acid (VPA) during pregnancy induces NTD in susceptible fetuses. Elevated levels of homocysteine are observed in p...
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Differences Between Reference Laboratories of the European Community in Their Ability to Detect Salmonella Species
The ability of national reference laboratories for Salmonella of the European Union member states to detect Salmonella bacteria was tested in four collaborative studies during the period 1995 through 1999. Three ...
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Differences Between National Reference Laboratories of the European Community in Their Ability to Serotype Salmonella Species
The capacity of national reference laboratories of the European Union member states to correctly serotype Salmonella strains was assessed in four collaborative studies on seroty** in the period 1995–1999. Parti...
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Vitamin-K status beyond the neonatal period
Vitamin K-dependent clotting factors (FII, FVII, FX) and PT and TT were studied prospectively in 113 healthy newborns during the first 6 weeks of life. No vitamin K prophylaxis was given. Infants were divided ...
