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van Ommen, B. (author), Stierum, R. (author), Centraal Instituut voor Voedingsonderzoek TNO (author)Nutritional sciences are discovering the application of the so-called 'omics' sciences. Propelled by the recent unravelling of the human genome and the coinciding technological developments, genotyping, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics are now available to nutritional research. In the future we are likely to see new screening tools...article 2002
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TNO Preventie en Gezondheid (author), Chan, J.C.N. (author), Cheung, J.C.K. (author), Stehouwer, C.D.A. (author), Emeis, J.J. (author), Tong, P.C.Y. (author), Ko, G.T.C. (author), Yudkin, J.S. (author)HYPOTHESIS: The multi-faceted components of the metabolic syndrome now include markers of inflammation and endothelial activation. Despite this growing body of epidemiological data, standard statistical methods fail to evaluate the nature of these associations adequately. In this pilot study, we hypothesize that obesity may lead to endothelial...article 2002
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Mohrschladt, M.F. (author), de Maat, M.P.M. (author), Westendorp, R.G.J. (author), Smelt, A.H.M (author), Gaubius Instituut TNO (author)Patients with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) are especially at risk for premature cardiovascular disease (CVD). Recent studies revealed C-reactive protein (CRP) as a strong predictor of future first or recurrent CVD events, suggesting that CRP plays an important role in the development of atherosclerosis. The aim of this study was to...article 2001
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de Maat, M.P.M. (author), Dooijewaard, G. (author), Meijer, P. (author), Binder, B.R. (author), Keber, D. (author), Risberg, B. (author), Kluft, C. (author), Jespersen, J. (author), Gaubius Instituut TNO (author)In most Westernized societies cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death over the age of 45 years and one-quarter of these deaths occur in men below the age of 65 years. The haemostasis system has been identified as an important system in cardiovascular disease (CVD). The European Concerted Action on Prevention from Thrombosis by...article 2001
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van Tol, A. (author), Hendriks, H.F.J. (author), Centraal Instituut voor Voedingsonderzoek TNO (author)Light to moderate alcohol consumption is associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease, as well as ischaemic stroke and possibly type 2 diabetes. Epidemiological and physiological data are in favour of a causal relationship. Proposed protective mechanisms include the stimulation of HDL-mediated processes such as reverse cholesterol...article 2001
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Vermeulen, E.G.J. (author), Niessen, H.W.M. (author), Bogels, M. (author), Stehouwer, C.D.A. (author), Rauwerda, J.A. (author), van Hinsbergh, V.W.M. (author), Gaubius Instituut TNO (author)The aim of this study was to determine whether the morphology of the muscular femoral artery in patients with atherosclerosis and hyperhomocysteinemia differs from that of atherosclerotic vessels from patients with normal homocysteine levels. Whole-vessel biopsies of the superficial femoral artery were taken from patients with symptomatic...article 2001
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Severs, A.H. (author), Bouterse-van Haaren, M.R.T. (author), Centraal Instituut voor Voedingsonderzoek TNO (author)A high dietary intake of antioxidants ascorbic acid, tocopherol and beta-carotene and 1 or 2 servings of fish per week is associated with a lower risk of coronary heart diseases, but the 'evidence' for a preventive effect still has not been produced. A raised homocysteine level can be lowered with folate, possibly in combination with pyridoxine...article 2000
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Segers, P. (author), Stergiopulos, N. (author), Schreuder, J.J. (author), Westerhof, B.E. (author), Westerhof, N. (author)It is generally accepted that the left ventricle (LV) hypertrophies (LVH) to normalize systolic wall stress (σ(s)) in chronic pressure overload. However, LV filling pressure (P(v)) may be elevated as well, supporting the alternative hypothesis of end-diastolic wall stress (σ(d)) normalization in LVH. We used an LV time-varying elastance model...article 2000
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van der Gaag, M.S. (author), Ubbink, J.B. (author), Sillanaukee, P. (author), Nikkari, S. (author), Hendriks, H.F.J. (author), Centraal Instituut voor Voedingsonderzoek TNO (author)Serum homocysteine increases after moderate consumption of red wine and spirits, but not after moderate consumption of beer. Vitamin B6 in beer seems to prevent the alcohol-induced rise in serum homocysteine. Chemicals/CAS: Homocysteine, 454-28-4; Pyridoxine, 65-23-6article 2000
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Sprangers, M.A.G. (author), de Regt, E.B. (author), Andries, F. (author), van Agt, H.M.E. (author), Bijl, R.V. (author), de Boer, J.B. (author), Foets, M. (author), Hoeymans, N. (author), Jacobs, A.E. (author), Kempen, G.I.J.M. (author), Miedema, H.S. (author), Tijhuis, M.A.R. (author), de Haes, H.C.J.M. (author), NIA TNO (author)The objective of the present study is to compare the QL of a wide range of chronic disease patients. Secondary analysis of eight existing data sets, including over 15,000 patients, was performed. The studies were conducted between 1993 and 1996 and included population-based samples, referred samples, consecutive samples, and/or consecutive...article 2000
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van de Vijver, L.P.L. (author), Kardinaal, A.F.M. (author), Couet, C. (author), Aro, A. (author), Kafatos, A. (author), Steingrimsdottir, L. (author), Amorim Cruz, J.A. (author), Moreiras, O. (author), Becker, W. (author), van Amelsvoort, J.M.M. (author), Vidal-Jessel, S. (author), Salminen, I. (author), Moschandreas, J. (author), Sigfússon, N. (author), Martins, I. (author), Carbajal, A. (author), Ytterfors, A. (author), van Poppel, G. (author)Background: High intakes of trans fatty acids (TFA) have been found to exert an undersirable effect on serum lipid profiles, and thus may increase the risk for cardiovascular disease. Objective: Investigation of the association between TFA intake and serum lipids. Design: Cross-sectional study in eight European countries (Finland, France, Greece...article 2000
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Becker, A. (author), van Hinsbergh, V.W.M. (author), Kostense, P.J. (author), Jager, A. (author), Dekker, J.M. (author), Nijpels, G. (author), Heine, R.J. (author), Bouter, L.M. (author), Stehouwer, C.D.A. (author), TNO Preventie en Gezondheid (author)Background: Hyperhomocysteinaemia may constitute an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, but it is still unclear by which pathophysiological mechanisms homocysteine (tHcy) may promote atherothrombosis. The aim of this study was firstly to examine whether tHcy is associated with endothelial dysfunction, increased adherence of...article 2000
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Bemelmans, W.J.E. (author), Broer, J. (author), de Vries, J.H.M. (author), Hulshof, K.F.A.M. (author), May, J.F. (author), Meyboom-de Jong, B. (author), Centraal Instituut voor Voedingsonderzoek TNO (author)Objective: To investigate the impact of intensive group education on the Mediterranean diet on dietary intake and serum total cholesterol after 16 and 52 weeks, compared to a posted leaflet with the Dutch nutritional guidelines, in the context of primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Design: Controlled comparison study of an...article 2000
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Broekmans, W.M.R. (author), Klöpping-Ketelaars, I.A.A. (author), Schuurman, C.R.W.C. (author), Verhagen, H. (author), van den Berg, H. (author), Kok, F.J. (author), van Poppel, G. (author), TNO Voeding (author)Observational epidemiologic studies have shown that a high consumption of fruits and vegetables is associated with a decreased risk of chronic diseases. Little is known about the bioavailability of constituents from vegetables and fruits and the effect of these constituents on markers for disease risk. Currently, the recommendation is to...article 2000
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Riese, H. (author), Houtman, I.L.D. (author), Doornen, L.J.P. (author), de Geus, E.J.C. (author)This study examined the possible effects of job demands, decision latitude, and job-related social support on risk indicators for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in 165 female nurses. Job strain was measured with the Job Content Questionnaire; CVD risk was measured with insulin, total cholesterol, triglyceride (TG), high-density lipoprotein...article 2000
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Passchier-Vermeer, W. (author), Passchier, W.F. (author), TNO Preventie en Gezondheid (author)Exposure to noise constitutes a health risk. There is sufficient scientific evidence that noise exposure can induce hearing impairment, hypertension and ischemic heart disease, annoyance, sleep disturbance, and decreased school performance. For other effects such as changes in the immune system and birth defects, the evidence is limited. Most...article 2000
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Heijmans, B.T. (author), Westendorp, R.G.J. (author), Knook, D.L. (author), Kluft, C. (author), Slagboom, P.E. (author), Gaubius instituut TNO (author)OBJECTIVES: We studied the contribution of putative risk genotypes at the angiotensin I-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE D/D) and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1 4G/4G) loci to all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in a population-based cohort. BACKGROUND: The ACE D/D and PAI-1 4G/4G genotypes have been consistently associated with...article 1999
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Jager, A. (author), van Hinsbergh, V.W.M. (author), Kostense, P.J. (author), Emeis, J.J. (author), Yudkin, J.S. (author), Nijpels, G. (author), Dekker, J.M. (author), Heine, R.J. (author), Bouter, L.M. (author), Stehouwer, C.D.A. (author), Gaubius instituut TNO (author)Increased levels of von Willebrand factor (vWf) and C-reactive protein (CRP) predict cardiovascular mortality in selected populations. It is uncertain whether vWf and CRP predict mortality in a general population and whether vWf and CRP predict mortality through similar pathways. This study investigated the association of vWf and CRP with...article 1999
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Riese, H. (author), Hoedemaeker, M. (author), Brouwer, W.H. (author), Mulder, L.J.M. (author), Cremer, R. (author), Veldman, J.B.P. (author), TNO Arbeid (author)In patients with very severe closed head injury (CHI), returning to work is often problematic. The present study focuses on a persistent complaint of these patients, viz. mental fatigue. To study this, the effect of sustained workload is assessed in a continuous dynamic divided attention task. Three types of measures are employed: performance...article 1999
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Harms, M.P.M. (author), Wesseling, K.H. (author), Pott, F. (author), Jenstrup, M. (author), van Goudoever, J. (author), Secher, N.H. (author), van Lieshout, J.J. (author), TNO Biomedical Instrumentation (author)The relationship between aortic flow and pressure is described by a three-element model of the arterial input impedance, including continuous correction for variations in the diameter and the compliance of the aorta (Modelflow). We computed the aortic flow from arterial pressure by this model, and evaluated whether, under orthostatic stress,...article 1999