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Westerhof, B.E. (author), Gisolf, J. (author), Stok, W.J. (author), Wesseling A, K.H. (author), Karemaker, J.M. (author), TNO Biomedical Instrumentation Technisch Physische Dienst TNO - TH (author)Objective: To test a new method (cross-correlation baroreflex sensitivity, xBRS) for the computation of time-domain baroreflex sensitivity on spontaneous blood pressure and heart interval variability using the EUROBAVAR data set. Methods: We applied xBRS to the 42 records in the EUROBAVAR data set, obtained from 21 patients in the lying and...article 2004
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Kuijer, R.G. (author), Buunk, B.P. (author), de Jong, G.M. (author), Ybema, J.F. (author), Sanderman, R. (author)When one member of a couple develops a serious illness, the lives of both partners are likely to be affected. Interventions directed at both partners are generally lacking, however. In the present study, a brief counseling program directed at couples confronted with cancer was evaluated. The intervention focused mainly on the exchange of social...article 2004
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Wijnands, M.V.W. (author), van Erk, M.J. (author), Doornbos, R.P. (author), Krul, C.A.M. (author), Woutersen, R.A. (author)The effects of different dietary compounds on the formation of aberrant crypt foci (ACF) and colorectal tumours and on the expression of a selection of genes were studied in rats. Azoxymethane-treated male F344 rats were fed either a control diet or a diet containing 10% wheat bran (WB), 0.2% curcumin (CUR), 4% rutin (RUT) or 0.04% benzyl...article 2004
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Kamphuis, M. (author), Zwinderman, K.A.H. (author), Vogels, T. (author), Vliegen, H.W. (author), Kamphuis, R.P. (author), Ottenkamp, J. (author), Verloove-Vanhorick, S.P. (author), Bruil, J. (author), TNO Preventie en Gezondheid (author)This study represents the development and validation of a cardiac-specific module of the generic health-related quality of life (HRQoL) instrument, the TAAQOL (TNO/AZL Adult Quality Of Life), for young adults with congenital heart disease (CHD). Items were selected based on literature, an explorative previous study in CHD patients, interviews...article 2004
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Sierksma, A. (author), Muller, M. (author), van der Schouw, Y.T. (author), Grobbee, D.E. (author), Hendriks, H.F.J. (author), Bots, M.L. (author), TNO Voeding Centraal Instituut voor Voedingsonderzoek TNO (author)Objective: Moderate alcohol consumption has been proposed to be anti-atherogenic and protect against coronary heart disease. Arterial stiffness provides a summary measure of atherosclerotic arterial damage and cardiovascular risk. A vascular protective effect of moderate alcohol consumption would be reflected in an inverse association between...article 2004
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Valencia, J.V. (author), Weldon, S.C. (author), Quinn, D. (author), Kiers, G.H. (author), de Groot, J. (author), TeKoppele, J.M. (author), Hughes, T.E. (author), Gaubius instituut TNO (author)Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) accumulate with age and at an accelerated rate in diabetes. AGEs bind cell-surface receptors including the receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE). The dependence of RAGE binding on specific biochemical characteristics of AGEs is currently unknown. Using standardized procedures and a variety of...article 2004
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TNO Preventie en Gezondheid (author), Forsén, L. (author), Sandvig, S. (author), Schuller, A. (author), Søgaard, A.J. (author)Objectives: To investigate compliance with hip protector use. Design: Observational prospective study. Setting: 19 nursing homes (1040 beds). Subjects: All residents during an 18 month period were included in this study. Intervention: Hip protectors were introduced as a regular part of health care service for all residents. Residents at high...article 2004
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van der Heijden, A.E.D.M. (author), Bouma, R.H.B. (author)In this paper, a selection of the results obtained on the crystallization of the energetic materials RDX, HMX, and CL-20 will be briefly reported. Furthermore, the shock sensitivity of these explosives, when incorporated in a so-called plastic bonded explosive (PBX), will be discussed in more detail. One of the most important results is a direct...article 2004
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Gaubius Instituut TNO (author), Tchetverikov, I. (author), Ronday, H.K. (author), van El, B. (author), Kiers, G.H. (author), Verzijl, N. (author), TeKoppele, J.M. (author), Huizinga, T.W.J. (author), de Groot, J. (author), Hanemaaijer, R. (author)Objective: To analyse matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and tissue inhibitor-1 of MMPs (TIMP-1) levels in the systemic circulation and synovial fluid (SF) of patients with RA and to compare these levels with inflammatory and collagen degradation markers. Methods: ProMMP-1, -2, -3, -8, -9, TIMP-1, levels of MMP/ α2-macroglobulin complexes, and...article 2004
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TNO Preventie en Gezondheid (author), Boonen, A. (author), van der Heijde, D. (author), Landewé, R. (author), Chorus, A. (author), van Lankveld, W. (author), Miedema, H. (author), van der Tempel, H. (author), van der Linden, S. (author)Objective: To determine whether avoidant coping in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is independent of disease status and whether it is stable over time. Methods: 658 patients with AS completed a postal questionnaire on health status, including pain and stiffness (BASDAI), physical function (BASFI), and coping (CORS). In CORS, "decreasing activities...article 2004
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TNO Preventie en Gezondheid (author), van den Boom, R. (author), Brama, P.A.J. (author), Kiers, G.H. (author), de Groot, J. (author), van Weeren, P.R. (author)Objective - To assess the effects of age and joint disease on hydroxyproline and glycosaminoglycan (GAG) concentrations in synovial fluid from the metacarpophalangeal joint of horses and evaluate the association of those concentrations with severity of osteoarthritis and general matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) activity. Sample Population -...article 2004
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Benech-Kieffer, F. (author), Meuling, W.J.A. (author), Leclerc, C. (author), Roza, L. (author), Leclaire, J. (author), Nohynek, G. (author), TNO Voeding (author)The potential human health risk of UV filters depends on their toxicity and the human systemic exposure which is a function of the extent of percutaneous absorption of the topically applied substance into the human organism. Using a 'mass balance' approach, a study was designed to investigate the systemically absorbed dose of [14C]-Mexoryl SX®...article 2003
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Boelsma, E. (author), van de Vijver, L.P.L. (author), Goldbohm, R.A. (author), Klöpping-Ketelaars, I.A.A. (author), Hendriks, H.F.J. (author), Roza, L. (author), Centraal Instituut voor Voedingsonderzoek TNO (author)Background: Nutritional factors exert promising actions on the skin, but only scant information is available on the modulating effects of physiologic concentrations of nutrients on the skin condition of humans. Objective: The objective was to evaluate whether nutrient concentrations in serum and diet are associated with the skin condition of...article 2003
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Brink, M. (author), de Goeij, A.F.P.M. (author), Weijenberg, M.P. (author), Roemen, G.M.J.M. (author), Lentjes, M.H.F.M. (author), Pachen, M.M.M. (author), Smits, K.M. (author), de Bruïne, A.P. (author), Goldbohm, R.A. (author), van den Brandt, P.A. (author)Activation of K-ras oncogene has been implicated in colorectal carcinogenesis, being mutated in 30-60% of the adenocarcinomas. In this study, 737 incident colorectal cancer (CRC) patients, originating from 120 852 men and women (55-69 years at baseline) participating in the Netherlands Cohort Study (NLCS), were studied in order to evaluate...article 2003
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Broekmans, W.M.R. (author), Vink, A.A. (author), Boelsma, E. (author), Klöpping-Ketelaars, W.A.A. (author), Tijburg, L.B.M. (author), van 't Veer, P. (author), van Poppel, G. (author), Kardinaal, A.F.M. (author), TNO Voeding (author)Background: Acute effects of UV irradiation include UV-induced erythema. Sunlight plays an important role in the development of skin cancer. Several predictive factors of UV-induced erythema could also be predictive for skin cancer. Objective: Our objective was to quantitatively assess phenotypical and nutritional determinants of sensitivity to...article 2003
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Jansen, S.C. (author), van Dusseldorp, M. (author), Bottema, K.C. (author), Dubois, A.E.J. (author)Objective: To evaluate the scientific evidence for purported intolerance to dietary biogenic amines. Data Sources: MEDLINE was searched for articles in the English language published between January 1966 and August 2001. The keyword biogenic amin* was combined with hypersens*, allerg*, intoler*, and adverse. Additionally, the keywords histamine,...article 2003
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Nieuwenhuijsen, K. (author), de Boer, A.G.E.M. (author), Verbeek, J.H.A.M. (author), Blonk, R.W.B. (author), van Dijk, F.J.H. (author)Aims: To (1) evaluate the psychometric properties and (2) examine the ability to detect cases with anxiety disorder and depression in a population of employees absent from work because of mental health problems. Methods: Internal consistency, construct validity, and criterion validity of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS) were assessed....article 2003
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PG (author), Tchetverikov, I. (author), Verzijl, N. (author), Huizinga, T.W.J. (author), TeKoppele, J.M. (author), Hanemaaijer, R. (author), de Groot, J. (author)Objective. The aim of the present study was to analyze alpha2Macroglobulin/MMP (alpha2M/MMP) complex formation and to investigate whether MMP activity in alpha2M/MMP complexes in serum can be used as a disease marker in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods. High and low molecular weight (H/LMW) substrates and inhibitors and size exclusion were...article 2003
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TNO Preventie en Gezondheid (author), Verkerke, G.J. (author), Lemmink, K.A.P.M. (author), Slagers, A.J. (author), Westhoff, M.H. (author), van Riet, G.A.J. (author), Rakhorst, G. (author)The mechanical performance, repeatability and comfort of the Quadrisotester, which assesses isometric knee extensor muscle strength, were examined. Twenty healthy subjects and 20 patients treated for unilateral anterior ligamenta cruciata insufficiency were tested. Intra-rater repeatability was determined by the testing and retesting of subjects...article 2003
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TNO Animal Nutrition (author), Collier, C.T. (author), van der Klis, J.D. (author), Deplancke, B. (author), Anderson, D.B. (author), Gaskins, H.R. (author)Necrotic enteritis (NE) is a worldwide poultry disease caused by the alpha toxin-producing bacterium Clostridium perfringens. Disease risk factors include concurrent coccidial infection and the dietary use of cereal grains high in nonstarch polysaccharides (NSP), such as wheat, barley, rye, and oats. Outbreaks of NE can be prevented or treated...article 2003