Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research


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Spatial variability of trace elements and sources for improved exposure assessment in Barcelona
Minguillón, María Cruz, Cirach, Marta, Hoek, Gerard, Brunekreef, Bert, Tsai, Ming, de Hoogh, Kees, Jedynska, Aleksandra, Kooter, Ingeborg M., Nieuwenhuijsen, Mark J. and Querol, Xavier. (2014). Spatial variability of trace elements and sources for improved exposure assessment in Barcelona. Atmospheric Environment. 89, pp. 268 - 281. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosenv.2014.02.047

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Single-nucleotide polymorphism, rs1799941 in the Sex Hormone- Binding Globulin (SHBG) gene, related to both serum testosterone and SHBG levels and the risk of myocardial infarction, type 2 diabetes, cancer and mortality in men: The Tromsø Study
Svartberg, Johan, Schirmer, Henrik, Wilsgaard, Tom, Mathiesen, E. B., Njolstad, I., Loechen, Maja-Lisa and Jorde, Rolf. (2014). Single-nucleotide polymorphism, rs1799941 in the Sex Hormone- Binding Globulin (SHBG) gene, related to both serum testosterone and SHBG levels and the risk of myocardial infarction, type 2 diabetes, cancer and mortality in men: The Tromsø Study. Andrology. 2(2), pp. 212 - 218. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.2047-2927.2013.00174.x

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Impact of residential greenness on preschool children's emotional and behavioral problems
Balseviciene, Birute, Sinkariova, Liuda, Grazuleviciene, Regina, Andrusaityte, Sandra, Uzdanaviciute, Inga, Dedele, Audrius and Nieuwenhuijsen, Mark J.. (2014). Impact of residential greenness on preschool children's emotional and behavioral problems. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 11(7), pp. 6757 - 6770. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph110706757

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Uric acid is associated with future atrial fibrillation: an 11-year follow-up of 6308 men and women - The Tromso Study
Nyrnes, Audhild, Toft, Ingrid, Njolstad, I., Mathiesen, E. B., Wilsgaard, Tom, Hansen, John-Bjarne and Loechen, Maja-Lisa. (2014). Uric acid is associated with future atrial fibrillation: an 11-year follow-up of 6308 men and women - The Tromso Study. Europace. 16(3), pp. 320 - 326. https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/eut260

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Four weeks of IV iron supplementation reduces perceived fatigue and mood disturbance in distance runners
Woods, Amy L., Garvican-Lewis, Laura A., Saunders, Philo U., Lovell, Greg, Hughes, David, Fazakerley, Ruth, Anderson, Bev, Gore, Christopher J. and Thompson, Kevin G.. (2014). Four weeks of IV iron supplementation reduces perceived fatigue and mood disturbance in distance runners. PLoS ONE. 9(9), pp. 1 - 11. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0108042

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Comparing land use regression and dispersion modelling to assess residential exposure to ambient air pollution for epidemiological studies
de Hoogh, Kees, Korek, Michal, Vienneau, Danielle, Keuken, Menno, Kukkonen, Jaakko, Nieuwenhuijsen, Mark, Badaloni, Chiara, Beelen, Rob, Bolignano, Andrea, Cesaroni, Giulia, Pradas, Marta C., Cyrys, Josef, Douros, John, Eeftens, Marloes, Forastiere, Francesco, Forsberg, Bertil, Fuks, Kateryna, Gehring, Ulrike, Gryparis, Alexandros, ... Brunekreef, Bert. (2014). Comparing land use regression and dispersion modelling to assess residential exposure to ambient air pollution for epidemiological studies. Environment International. 73, pp. 382 - 392. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2014.08.011

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A 6-year exercise program improves skeletal traits without affecting fracture risk: A prospective controlled study in 2621 children
Detter, Fredrik, Rosengren, Björn E., Dencker, Magnus, Lorentzon, Mattias, Nilsson, Jan‐Åke and Karlsson, Magnus K.. (2014). A 6-year exercise program improves skeletal traits without affecting fracture risk: A prospective controlled study in 2621 children. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. 29(6), pp. 1325 - 1336. https://doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.2168

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Comparison of questionnaire responses with biomarkers of tobacco smoke exposure in a Canadian birth cohort at three months of age
McLean, Kathleen, Lanphear, Bruce P., Wheeler, Amanda, Brook, Jeff, Scott, James, Allen, Ryan, Brauer, Michael, Sears, Malcolm, Subbarao, Padmaja, Turvey, Stuart, Becker, Allan, Mandhane, Piush and Takaro, Tim. (2014). Comparison of questionnaire responses with biomarkers of tobacco smoke exposure in a Canadian birth cohort at three months of age. In R. Warrington (Ed.). Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting 2013. United Kingdom: BioMed Central. pp. 1 - 2 https://doi.org/10.1186/1710-1492-10-S1-A60

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The relationship between exercise, nutrition and type 2 diabetes
Stephenson, Erin J., Smiles, William and Hawley, John Alan. (2014). The relationship between exercise, nutrition and type 2 diabetes. Medicine and Sport Science. 60, pp. 1 - 10. https://doi.org/10.1159/000357331

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Elevation in high-sensitivity troponin t in heart failure and preserved ejection fraction and influence of treatment with the angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitor LCZ696
Jhund, Pardeep, Claggett, Brian L., Voors, Adriaan A., Zile, Michael R., Packer, Milton, Pieske, Burkert, Kraigher-Krainer, Elisabeth, Shah, Amil, Prescott, Margaret F., Shi, Victor C., Lefkowitz, Marty P., McMurray, John and Solomon, Scott. (2014). Elevation in high-sensitivity troponin t in heart failure and preserved ejection fraction and influence of treatment with the angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitor LCZ696. Circulation: Heart Failure. 7(6), pp. 953 - 959. https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCHEARTFAILURE.114.001427

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Living well with diabetes : 24-month outcomes from a randomized trial of telephone-delivered weight loss and physical activity intervention to improve glycemic control
Eakin, Elizabeth, Winkler, Elizabeth, Dunstan, David, Healy, Genevieve, Owen, Neville, Marshall, Alison, Graves, Nicholas and Reeves, Marina. (2014). Living well with diabetes : 24-month outcomes from a randomized trial of telephone-delivered weight loss and physical activity intervention to improve glycemic control. Diabetes Care. 37(8), pp. 2177 - 2185. https://doi.org/10.2337/dc13-2427

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Fibrosis marker syndecan-1 and outcome in patients with heart failure with reduced and preserved ejection fraction
Tromp, Jasper, van der Pol, Atze, Klip, IJsbrand, de Boer, Rudolf, Jaarsma, Tiny, van Gilst, Wiek, Voors, Adriaan, van Veldhuisen, Dirk and van der Meer, Peter. (2014). Fibrosis marker syndecan-1 and outcome in patients with heart failure with reduced and preserved ejection fraction. Circulation: Heart Failure. 7(3), pp. 457 - 462. https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCHEARTFAILURE.113.000846

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Consumer health organisations for chronic conditions : Why do some people access them and others don't?
Sav, Adem, McMillan, Sara, Kelly, Fiona, Whitty, Jennifer, Kendall, Elizabeth, King, Michelle and Wheeler, Amanda. (2014). Consumer health organisations for chronic conditions : Why do some people access them and others don't? Primary Health Care Research and Development. 15(4), pp. 418 - 429. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1463423614000036

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Skeletal muscle capillary density and microvascular function are compromised with aging and type 2 diabetes
Groen, Bart B. L., Hamer, Henrike M., Snijders, Tim, Van Kranenburg, Janneau, Frijns, Dionne, Vink, Hans and van Loon, Luc J.C.. (2014). Skeletal muscle capillary density and microvascular function are compromised with aging and type 2 diabetes. Journal of Applied Physiology. 116(8), pp. 998 - 1005. https://doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00919.2013

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Independent and combined influence of the components of physical fitness on academic performance in youth
Esteban-Cornejo, Irene, Tejero-González, Carlos Ma, Martinez-Gomez, David, del-Campo, Juan, González-Galo, Ana, Padilla-Moledo, Carmen, Sallis, James F. and Veiga, Oscar L.. (2014). Independent and combined influence of the components of physical fitness on academic performance in youth. The Journal of Pediatrics. 165(2), pp. 306 - 312. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2014.04.044

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High-sensitivity C-reactive protein in acute heart failure: Insights from the ASCEND-HF trial
Kalogeropoulos, Andreas P., Tang, W. H. Wilson, Hsu, Amy, Felker, G. Michael, Hernandez, Adrian F., Troughton, Richard W., Voors, Adriaan A., Anker, Stefan D., Metra, Marco, McMurray, John J. V., Massie, Barry M., Ezekowitz, Justin A., Califf, Robert M., O'Connor, Christopher M., Starling, Randall C. and Butler, Javed. (2014). High-sensitivity C-reactive protein in acute heart failure: Insights from the ASCEND-HF trial. Journal of Cardiac Failure. 20(5), pp. 319 - 326. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cardfail.2014.02.002

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Acute dietary protein intake restriction is associated with changes in myostatin expression after a single bout of resistance exercise in healthy young men
Snijders, Tim, Verdijk, Lex B., McKay, Bryon R., Smeets, Joey S. J., van Kranenburg, Janneau, Groen, Bart B. B., Parise, Gianni, Greenhaff, Paul L. and van Loon, Luc J. C.. (2014). Acute dietary protein intake restriction is associated with changes in myostatin expression after a single bout of resistance exercise in healthy young men. Journal of Nutrition. 144(2), pp. 137 - 145. https://doi.org/10.3945/jn.113.183996

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Increasing leucine concentration stimulates mechanistic target of rapamycin signaling an cell growth in C2C12 skeletal muscle cells
Areta, José, Hawley, John A., Ye, Ji-Ming, Chan, M. H. Stanley and Coffey, Vernon. (2014). Increasing leucine concentration stimulates mechanistic target of rapamycin signaling an cell growth in C2C12 skeletal muscle cells. Nutrition Research. 34(11), pp. 1000 - 1007. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nutres.2014.09.011

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Risks and benefits of green spaces for children: A cross-sectional study of associations with sedentary behavior, obesity, asthma, and allergy
Dadvand, Payam, Villanueva, Cristina M., Font-Ribera, Laia, Martinez, David, Basagaña, Xavier, Belmonte, Jordina, Vrijheid, Martine, Gražulevičienė, Regina, Kogevinas, Manolis and Nieuwenhuijsen, Mark J.. (2014). Risks and benefits of green spaces for children: A cross-sectional study of associations with sedentary behavior, obesity, asthma, and allergy. Environmental Health Perspectives. 122(12), pp. 1329 - 1335. https://doi.org/10.1289/ehp.1308038

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The SKI proto-oncogene enhances the in vivo repopulation of hematopoietic stem cells and causes myeloproliferative disease
Singbrant, Sofie, Wall, Meaghan, Moody, Jennifer, Karlsson, Göran, Chalk, Alistair M., Liddicoat, Brian J., Russell, Megan R., Walkley, Carl R. and Karlsson, Stefan. (2014). The SKI proto-oncogene enhances the in vivo repopulation of hematopoietic stem cells and causes myeloproliferative disease. Haematologica. 99(4), pp. 647 - 655. https://doi.org/10.3324/haematol.2013.093971

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Ambient air pollution and pregnancy-induced hypertensive disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Pedersen, Marie, Stayner, Leslie T., Slama, Rémy, Sørensen, Mette, Figueras, Francesc, Nieuwenhuijsen, Mark J., Raaschou-Nielsen, Ole and Dadvand, Payam. (2014). Ambient air pollution and pregnancy-induced hypertensive disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Hypertension. 64(3), pp. 494 - 500. https://doi.org/10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.114.03545

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Understanding neighborhood environment related to Hong Kong children's physical activity: A qualitative study using nominal group technique
He, Gang, Cerin, Ester, Huang, Wendy and Wong, Stephen. (2014). Understanding neighborhood environment related to Hong Kong children's physical activity: A qualitative study using nominal group technique. PLoS ONE. 9(9), pp. 1 - 7. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0106578.t001

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The effect of latitude on the risk and seasonal variation in hip fracture in Sweden
Oden, Anders, Kanis, John A., McCloskey, Eugene V. and Johansson, Helena. (2014). The effect of latitude on the risk and seasonal variation in hip fracture in Sweden. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. 29(10), pp. 2217 - 2223. https://doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.2250

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Ethnic difference in the prevalence of angina pectoris in Sami and non-Sami populations: The SAMINOR study
Eliassen, Bent-Martin, Graff-Iversen, S, Melhus, Marita, Loechen, Maja-Lisa and Broderstad, Ann Ragnhild. (2014). Ethnic difference in the prevalence of angina pectoris in Sami and non-Sami populations: The SAMINOR study. International journal of circumpolar health. 73, pp. 1 - 11. https://doi.org/10.3402/ijch.v73.21310

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Association between renal function and cardiovascular structure and function in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
Gori, Mauro, Senni, Michele, Gupta, Deepak K., Charytan, David M., Kraigher-Krainer, Elisabeth, Pieske, Burkert, Claggett, Brian L., Shah, Amil M., Santos, Angela B. S., Zile, Michael R., Voors, Adriaan A., McMurray, John J. V., Packer, Milton, Bransford, Toni, Lefkowitz, Martin and Solomon, Scott D.. (2014). Association between renal function and cardiovascular structure and function in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. European Heart Journal. 35(48), pp. 3442 - 3451. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehu254

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Sexual function in patients supported with left ventricular assist device and with heart transplant
Hasin, Tal, Jaarsma, Tiny, Murninkas, Daniel, Setareh-Shenas, Saman, Yaari, Victoria, Bar-Yosef, Simona, Medalion, Benjamin, Gerber, Yariv and Ben-Gal, Tuvia. (2014). Sexual function in patients supported with left ventricular assist device and with heart transplant. ESC Heart Failure. 1(2), pp. 103 - 109. https://doi.org/10.1002/ehf2.12014

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The impact of protein supplementation on cognitive performance in frail elderly
van der Zwaluw, Nikita L., van De Rest, Ondine, Tieland, Michael, Adam, Jos J., Hiddink, Gert Jan, van Loon, Luc J. C. and de Groot, Lisette C .P. G. M.. (2014). The impact of protein supplementation on cognitive performance in frail elderly. European Journal of Nutrition. 53(3), pp. 803 - 812. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-013-0584-9

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Air pollution and preterm premature rupture of membranes: A spatiotemporal analysis
Dadvand, Payam, Basagaña, Xavier, Figueras, Francesc, Martínez, David, Beelen, Rob, Cirach, Marta, de Nazelle, Audrey, Hoek, Gerard, Ostro, Bart and Nieuwenhuijsen, Mark J.. (2014). Air pollution and preterm premature rupture of membranes: A spatiotemporal analysis. American Journal of Epidemiology. 179(2), pp. 200 - 207. https://doi.org/10.1093/aje/kwt240

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Active transport, independent mobility and territorial range among children residing in disadvantaged areas
Carver, Alison, Veitch, Jenny, Sahlqvist, Shannon, Crawford, David and Hume, Clare. (2014). Active transport, independent mobility and territorial range among children residing in disadvantaged areas. Journal of Transport and Health. 1(4), pp. 267 - 273. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jth.2014.01.004

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Air pollution and nonmalignant respiratory mortality in 16 cohorts within the ESCAPE project
Dimakopoulou, Konstantina, Samoli, Evangelia, Beelen, Rob, Stafoggia, Massimo, Andersen, Zorana Jovanovic, Hoffmann, Barbara, Fischer, Paul, Nieuwenhuijsen, Mark, Vineis, Paolo, Xun, Wei, Hoek, Gerard, Raaschou-Nielsen, Ole, Oudin, Anna, Forsberg, Bertil, Modig, Lars, Jousilahti, Pekka, Lanki, Timo, Turunen, Anu, Oftedal, Bente, ... Katsouyanni, Klea. (2014). Air pollution and nonmalignant respiratory mortality in 16 cohorts within the ESCAPE project. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 189(6), pp. 684 - 696. https://doi.org/10.1164/rccm.201310-1777OC

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Arterial blood pressure and long-term exposure to traffic-related air pollution: An analysis in the european study of cohorts for air pollution effects (ESCAPE)
Fuks, Kateryna B., Weinmayr, Gudrun, Foraster, Maria, Dratva, Julia, Hampel, Regina, Houthuijs, Danny, Oftedal, Bente, Oudin, Anna, Panasevich, Sviatlana, Penell, Johanna, Sommar, Johan N., Sørensen, Mette, Tiittanen, Pekka, Wolf, Kathrin, Xun, Wei W., Aguilera, Inmaculada, Basagaña, Xavier, Beelen, Rob, Bots, Michiel L., ... Hoffmann, Barbara. (2014). Arterial blood pressure and long-term exposure to traffic-related air pollution: An analysis in the european study of cohorts for air pollution effects (ESCAPE). Environmental Health Perspectives. 122(9), pp. 896 - 905. https://doi.org/10.1289/ehp.1307725

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The Multi-modal Australian ScienceS Imaging and Visualization Environment (MASSIVE) high performance computing infrastructure: Applications in neuroscience and neuroinformatics research
Goscinski, Wojtek J., McIntosh, Paul, Felzmann, Ulrich, Maksimenko, Anton, Hall, Christopher J., Gureyev, Timur, Thompson, Darren, Janke, Andrew, Galloway, Graham, Killeen, Neil E. B., Raniga, Parnesh, Kaluza, Owen, Ng, Amanda, Poudel, Govinda, Barnes, David G., Nguyen, Toan, Bonnington, Paul and Egan, Gary F.. (2014). The Multi-modal Australian ScienceS Imaging and Visualization Environment (MASSIVE) high performance computing infrastructure: Applications in neuroscience and neuroinformatics research. Frontiers in Neuroinformatics. 8(March), pp. 1 - 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fninf.2014.00030

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Thirst trajectory and factors associated with persistent thirst in patients with heart failure
Waldreus, Nana, van der Wal, Martje, Hahn, Robert, van Veldhuisen, Dirk and Jaarsma, Tiny. (2014). Thirst trajectory and factors associated with persistent thirst in patients with heart failure. Journal of Cardiac Failure. 20(9), pp. 689 - 695. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cardfail.2014.06.352

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Dimensionality and reliability of the self-care of heart failure index scales: Further evidence from confirmatory factor analysis
Barbaranelli, Claudio, Lee, Christopher S., Vellone, Ercole and Riegel, Barbara. (2014). Dimensionality and reliability of the self-care of heart failure index scales: Further evidence from confirmatory factor analysis. Research in Nursing and Health. 37(6), pp. 524 - 537. https://doi.org/10.1002/nur.21623

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Physical and social home environment in relation to children's overall and home-based physical activity and sedentary time
Tandon, Pooja, Grow, H. Mollie, Couch, Sarah C., Glanz, Karen, Sallis, James F., Frank, Lawrence and Saelens, Brian. (2014). Physical and social home environment in relation to children's overall and home-based physical activity and sedentary time. Preventive Medicine. 66, pp. 39 - 44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2014.05.019

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Cost-effectiveness of eplerenone in patients with systolic heart failure and mild symptoms
Lee, Dawn, Wilson, Koo, Akehurst, Ron, Cowie, Martin R., Zannad, Faiez, Krum, Henry, van Veldhuisen, Dirk J., Vincent, John, Pitt, Bertram and McMurray, John J. V.. (2014). Cost-effectiveness of eplerenone in patients with systolic heart failure and mild symptoms. Heart. 100(21), pp. 1681 - 1687. https://doi.org/10.1136/heartjnl-2014-305673

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Context matters in heart failure self-care: A qualitative systematic review
Strachan, Patricia H., Currie, Kay, Harkness, Karen, Spaling, Melisa A. and Clark, Alexander Michael. (2014). Context matters in heart failure self-care: A qualitative systematic review. Journal of Cardiac Failure. 20(6), pp. 448 - 455. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cardfail.2014.03.010

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Lower levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in urban Africans presenting with communicable versus non-communicable forms of heart disease : The 'Heart of Soweto' hospital registry study
Lyons, Jasmine, Sliwa, Karen, Carrington, Melinda, Raal, Frederick, Pretorius, Sandra, Thienemann, Friedrich and Stewart, Simon. (2014). Lower levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in urban Africans presenting with communicable versus non-communicable forms of heart disease : The 'Heart of Soweto' hospital registry study. BMJ Open. 4(7), pp. 1 - 8. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2014-005069

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Reduced resting skeletal muscle protein synthesis is reduced by resistance exercise and protein ingestion following short-term energy deficit
Areta, José, Burke, Louise, Camera, Donny, West, Daniel, Crawshay, Siobhan, Moore, Daniel, Stellingwerff, Trent, Phillips, Stuart, Hawley, John A. and Coffey, Vernon. (2014). Reduced resting skeletal muscle protein synthesis is reduced by resistance exercise and protein ingestion following short-term energy deficit. American Journal of Physiology: Endocrinology and Metabolism. 306(8), pp. E989 - E997. https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpendo.00590.2013

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Comparison of estimators of the weibull distribution
Akram, Muhammad and Hayat, Aziz. (2014). Comparison of estimators of the weibull distribution. Journal of Statistical Theory and Practice. 8(2), pp. 238 - 259. https://doi.org/10.1080/15598608.2014.847771

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