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Reijnen, A. (author), Geuze, E. (author), Eekhout, I. (author), Maihofer, A.X. (author), Nievergelt, C.M. (author), Baker, D.G. (author), Vermetten, E. (author)In order to decrease the risk of developing stress-related disorders after military deployment, biological vulnerability factors should be identified. Neuropeptide Y (NPY) is a peptide neurotransmitter that is associated with modulation of the stress response. Using the data of two longitudinal prospective cohort studies (N = 892 and N = 2427),...article 2018
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Zwaveling-Soonawala, N. (author), Trotsenburg, A.S. (author), Verkerk, P.H. (author)Context. In central hypothyroidism (CeH) free thyroxine (FT4) concentrations are low while TSH concentrations may be low, normal or even slightly elevated due to reduced bioactivity. Congenital CeH (CCeH) may be isolated or part of multiple pituitary hormone deficiency (MPHD). Objective. To test our hypotheses that (1) TSH concentrations have a...article 2018
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Fu, J. (author), van Wietmarschen, H.A. (author), van der Kooij, A. (author), Cuppen, B.V.J. (author), Schroën, Y. (author), Marijnissen, A.K. (author), Meulman, J.J. (author), Lafeber, F.P.J.G. (author), van der Greef, J. (author)Introduction: Biological therapies have greatly improved the treatment efficacy in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, in clinical practice a significant proportion of patients experience an inadequate response to treatment. The aim of this study is to classify responding and non-responding rheumatoid arthritis patients treated with biological...article 2018
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de Vet, H.C.W. (author), Mullender, M.G. (author), Eekhout, I. (author)Objective: The concept of specific agreement (SA) has been proposed for dichotomous outcomes for two or more raters. We aim to extend this concept for variables with more than two ordinal or nominal categories and more than two raters. Study Design and Setting: We used two data sets: four plastic surgeons classifying photographs after breast...article 2018
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Freiberger, E. (author), Rydwik, E. (author), Chorus, A. (author), Tak, E. (author), Delecluse, C. (author), Schena, F. (author), Waaler, N. (author), Laventure, B. (author), van Meeteren, N. (author)Within the context of a globally aging population and associated age-related changes to social relationships and individual psycho-physiology, a coalition of mostly European Union (EU) organizations concerned with physical activity in older persons was formed in 2013. The coalition examined worldwide decreases in physical activity among older...article 2018
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Mevissen, F.E.F. (author), van Empelen, P. (author), Watzeels, A. (author), van Duin, G. (author), Meijer, S. (author), van Lieshout, S. (author), Kok, G. (author)This paper describes the development of a Dutch online programme called Long Live Love+ focusing on positive, coercion-free relationships, contraception use, and the prevention of STIs, using the Intervention Mapping (IM) approach. All six steps of the approach were followed. Step 1 confirmed the need for a sexual health programme targeting...article 2018
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Siemonsma, P.C. (author), Blom, J.W. (author), Hofstetter, H. (author), van Hespen, A.T.H. (author), Gussekloo, J. (author), Drewes, Y.M. (author), van Meeteren, N.L.U. (author)Background: A physically active lifestyle in older people contributes to the preservation of good health. We assessed the influence of physiotherapy on daily functioning among community dwelling older people (75+) with complex health problems identified with screening, versus usual care. We also compared functional task exercise (FTE), with...article 2018
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van Groen, B.D. (author), van de Steeg, E. (author), Mooij, M.G. (author), van Lipzig, M.M.H. (author), de Koning, B.A.E. (author), Verdijk, R.M. (author), Wortelboer, H.M. (author), Gaedigk, R. (author), Bi, C. (author), Leeder, S. (author), van Schaik, R.H.N. (author), van Rosmalen, J. (author), Tibboel, D. (author), Vaes, W.H. (author), de Wildt, S.N. (author)Background Hepatic membrane transporters are involved in the transport of many endogenous and exogenous compounds, including drugs. We aimed to study the relation of age with absolute transporter protein expression in a cohort of 62 mainly fetus and newborn samples. Methods Protein expressions of BCRP, BSEP, GLUT1, MCT1, MDR1, MRP1, MRP2, MRP3,...article 2018
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Steckling, N. (author), Gotti, A. (author), Bose-O'Reilly, S. (author), Chapizanis, D. (author), Costopoulou, D. (author), de Vocht, F. (author), Garí, M. (author), Grimalt, J.O. (author), Heath, E. (author), Hiscock, R. (author), Jagodic, M. (author), Karakitsios, S.P. (author), Kedikoglou, K. (author), Kosjek, T. (author), Leondiadis, L. (author), Maggos, T. (author), Mazej, D. (author), Polańska, K. (author), Povey, A. (author), Rovira, J. (author), Schoierer, J. (author), Schuhmacher, M. (author), Špirić, Z. (author), Stajnko, A. (author), Stierum, R. (author), Tratnik, J.S. (author), Vassiliadou, I. (author), Annesi-Maesano, I. (author), Horvat, M. (author), Sarigiannis, D.A. (author)Background: The European Union's 7th Framework Programme (EU's FP7) project HEALS – Health and Environment-wide Associations based on Large Population Surveys – aims a refinement of the methodology to elucidate the human exposome. Human biomonitoring (HBM) provides a valuable tool for understanding the magnitude of human exposure from all...article 2018
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Bouwhuis, S. (author), de Wind, A. (author), de Kruif, A. (author), van der Beek, A.J. (author), Bongers, P.M. (author), Boot, C.R.L. (author)Background. Multiple job holding (MJH) is a common and growing phenomenon in many countries. Little is known about experiences with MJH among older workers. The objective of the present study is to gain insight in experiences with MJH among Dutch workers aged 45 years and older. Methods. Multiple job holders were selected from the Study on...article 2018
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Reisinger, K. (author), Blatz, V. (author), Brinkmann, J. (author), Downs, T.R. (author), Fischer, A. (author), Henkler, F. (author), Hoffmann, S. (author), Krul, C. (author), Liebsch, M. (author), Luch, A. (author), Pirow, R. (author), Reus, A.A. (author), Schulz, M. (author), Pfuhler, S. (author)Recently revised OECD Testing Guidelines highlight the importance of considering the first site-of-contact when investigating the genotoxic hazard. Thus far, only in vivo approaches are available to address the dermal route of exposure. The 3D Skin Comet and Reconstructed Skin Micronucleus (RSMN) assays intend to close this gap in the in vitro...article 2018
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Fonseca, A.S. (author), Kuijpers, E. (author), Kling, K.I. (author), Levin, M. (author), Koivisto, A.J. (author), Nielsen, S.H. (author), Fransman, W. (author), Fedutik, Y. (author), Jensen, K.A. (author), Koponen, I.K. (author)Fume hoods are one of the most common types of equipment applied to reduce the potential of particle exposure in laboratory environments. A number of previous studies have shown particle release during work with nanomaterials under fume hoods. Here, we assessed laboratory workers’ inhalation exposure during synthesis and handling of CuO, TiO2...article 2018
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Viester, L. (author), Verhagen, E.A.L.M. (author), Bongers, P.M. (author), van der Beek, A.J. (author)Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of an individually tailored intervention for improvement in lifestyle behavior, health indicators, and prevention and reduction of overweight among construction workers. Design: Randomized controlled trial. Setting: Various blue-collar departments of a large construction company in the Netherlands....article 2018
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Ding, D. (author), Neerincx, M.A. (author), Brinkman, W.P. (author)Introduction: Inner voice is estimated to occur at least a quarter of people’s conscious waking life. Much research work asserts that inner voice plays various important roles in cognitive functions, such as self-regulation, self-reflection, and so on. Virtual cognitions are a stream of simulated thoughts people can hear while emerged in a...article 2018
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Notenboom, S. (author), Weigand, K.M. (author), Proost, J.H. (author), van Lipzig, M.M.H. (author), van de Steeg, E. (author), van den Broek, P.H.H. (author), Greupink, R. (author), Russel, F.G.M. (author), Groothuis, G.M.M. (author)Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is a common reason for drug withdrawal from the market. An important cause of DILI is drug-induced cholestasis. One of the major players involved in drug-induced cholestasis is the bile salt efflux pump (BSEP; ABCB11). Inhibition of BSEP by drugs potentially leads to cholestasis due to increased (toxic)...article 2018
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Remington, B. (author), Broekman, H.C.H. (author), Blom, W.M. (author), Capt, A. (author), Crevel, R.W.R. (author), Dimitrov, I. (author), Faeste, C.K. (author), Fernandez-Canton, R. (author), Giavi, S. (author), Houben, G.F. (author), Glenn, K.C. (author), Madsen, C.B. (author), Kruizinga, A.K. (author), Constable, A. (author)The development and introduction of new dietary protein sources has the potential to improve food supply sustainability. Understanding the potential allergenicity of these new or modified proteins is crucial to ensure protection of public health. Exposure to new proteins may result in de novo sensitization, with or without clinical allergy, or...article 2018
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Blanson Henkemans, O.A. (author), Keij, M. (author), Grootjen, M. (author), Kamphuis, M. (author), Dijkshoorn, A. (author)Background: The StartingTogether program (in Dutch SamenStarten) is a family-centred method for early identification of social-emotional and behavioural problems in young children. Nurses in preventive child health care find it challenging to: determine family issues and need for care; provide education; refer to social services; increase parent...article 2018
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de Groot, J.F. (author), Damen, N. (author), de Loos, E. (author), Goorhuis, J. (author), Wagner, C. (author)Background: Paediatric Early Warning Scores (PEWS) are increasingly being used for early identification and management of clinical deterioration in paediatric patients. A PEWS system includes scores, cut-off points and appropriate early intervention. In 2011, The Dutch Ministry of Health advised hospitals to implement a PEWS system in order to...article 2018
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Koopmans, L. (author), Damen, N. (author), Wagner, C. (author)Objectives Many European countries face challenges in long-term care for older people, such as the growing number of older people requiring care, the increasing complexity of their health care problems, and a decreasing workforce that is inadequately prepared. Optimizing the staff and skill mix of health care teams may offer part of the solution...article 2018
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Fallaize, R. (author), Livingstone, K.M. (author), Celis-Morales, C. (author), Macready, A.L. (author), San-Cristobal, R. (author), Navas-Carretero, S. (author), Marsaux, C.F.M. (author), O’Donovan, C.B. (author), Kolossa, S. (author), Moschonis, G. (author), Walsh, M.C. (author), Gibney, E.R. (author), Brennan, L. (author), Bouwman, J. (author), Manios, Y. (author), Jarosz, M. (author), Martinez, J.A. (author), Daniel, H. (author), Saris, W.H.M. (author), Gundersen, T.E. (author), Drevon, C.A. (author), Gibney, M.J. (author), Mathers, J.C. (author), Lovegrove, J.A. (author)Diet-quality scores (DQS), which are developed across the globe, are used to define adherence to specific eating patterns and have been associated with risk of coronary heart disease and type-II diabetes. We explored the association between five diet-quality scores (Healthy Eating Index, HEI; Alternate Healthy Eating Index, AHEI; MedDietScore,...article 2018