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Pronk, A. (author), Nuckols, J.R. (author), de Roos, A.J. (author), Airola, M. (author), Colt, J.S. (author), Cerhan, J.R. (author), Morton, L. (author), Cozen, W. (author), Severson, R. (author), Blair, A. (author), Cleverly, D. (author), Ward, M.H. (author)Following publication of the original article [1], the authors reported an error in the unit of the average emission metric (AEI). The AEI was incorrectly reported as nanograms (ng) toxic equivalency quotient (TEQ)/year in the abstract, methods, discussion, and Table 1. The correct unit is grams (g) TEQ/year. The authors apologize for this error.article 2021
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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
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Botschuijver, S. (author), Roeselers, G. (author), Levin, E. (author), Jonkers, D.M. (author), Welting, O. (author), Heinsbroek, S.E.M. (author), de Weerd, H.H. (author), Boekhout, T. (author), Fornai, M. (author), Masclee, A.A. (author), Schuren, F.H.J. (author), de Jonge, W.J. (author), Seppen, J. (author), van den Wijngaard, R.M. (author)Background & Aims Visceral hypersensitivity is one feature of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Bacterial dysbiosis might be involved in the activation of nociceptive sensory pathways, but there have been few studies of the role of the mycobiome (the fungal microbiome) in the development of IBS. We analyzed intestinal mycobiomes of patients with...article 2017
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Deziel, N.C. (author), Nuckols, J.R. (author), Jones, R.R. (author), Graubard, B.I. (author), de Roos, A.J. (author), Pronk, A. (author), Gourley, C. (author), Colt, J.S. (author), Ward, M.H. (author)Proximity to facilities emitting polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDD/F) has been associated with increased risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). There is limited information about whether proximity to industrial sources leads to indoor PCDD/F contamination of homes. We measured carpet dust concentrations (pg/g...article 2017
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Diepeveen, F.B. (author), Dusseldorp, E. (author), Bol, G.W. (author), Oudesluys-Murphy, A.M. (author), Verkerk, P.H. (author)This study established predictive properties of single language milestones for specific language impairment (SLI) after the age of four, as these had not previously been reported in the literature. Methods In this nested case-control study, children attending special needs schools for severe speech and language difficulties were matched with...article 2016
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Friesen, M.C. (author), Shortreed, S.M. (author), Wheeler, D.C. (author), Burstyn, I. (author), Vermeulen, R. (author), Pronk, A. (author), Colt, J.S. (author), Baris, D. (author), Karagas, M.R. (author), Schwenn, M. (author), Johnson, A. (author), Armenti, K.R. (author), Silverman, D.T. (author), Yu, K. (author)Objectives: Rule-based expert exposure assessment based on questionnaire response patterns in population-based studies improves the transparency of the decisions. The number of unique response patterns, however, can be nearly equal to the number of jobs. An expert may reduce the number of patterns that need assessment using expert opinion, but...article 2015
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Guigas, B. (author), de Leeuw van Weenen, J.E. (author), van Leeuwen, N. (author), Simonis-Bik, A.M. (author), van Haeften, T.W. (author), Nijpels, G. (author), Houwing-Duistermaat, J.J. (author), Beekman, M. (author), Deelen, J. (author), Havekes, L.M. (author), Penninx, B.W.J.H. (author), Vogelzangs, N. (author), van 't Riet, E. (author), Dehghan, A. (author), Hofman, A. (author), Witteman, J.C. (author), Uitterlinden, A.G. (author), Grarup, N. (author), Jørgensen, T. (author), Witte, D.R. (author), Lauritzen, T. (author), Hansen, T. (author), Pedersen, O. (author), Hottenga, J. (author), Romijn, J.A. (author), Diamant, M. (author), Kramer, M.H.H. (author), Heine, R.J. (author), Willemsen, G. (author), Dekker, J.M. (author), Eekhoff, E.M. (author), Pijl, H. (author), de Geus, E.J. (author), Slagboom, P.E. (author), 't Hart, L.M. (author)Aims: Modulation of dopamine receptor D2 (DRD2) activity affects insulin secretion in both rodents and isolated pancreatic β-cells. We hypothesized that single nucleotide polymorphisms in the DRD2/ANKK1 locus may affect susceptibility to Type 2 diabetes in humans. Methods: Four potentially functional variants in the coding region of the DRD2...article 2014
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de Jong-Lenters, M. (author), Duijster, D. (author), Bruist, M.A. (author), Thijssen, J. (author), de Ruiter, C. (author)The aim of this case-control study was to explore the relationship between parenting practices, parent-child interaction and childhood dental caries, using a sample of 5-8-year old children from the Netherlands. Cases were defined as children with four or more decayed, missing or filled teeth and controls were caries free. Cases (n=28) and...article 2014
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Bakker, L.E.H. (author), Boon, M.R. (author), van der Linden, R.A.D. (author), Arias-Bouda, L.P. (author), van Klinken, J.B. (author), Smit, F. (author), Verberne, H.J. (author), Jukema, J.W. (author), Tamsma, J.T. (author), Havekes, L.M. (author), van Marken Lichtenbelt, W.D. (author), Jazet, I.M. (author), Rensen, P.C.N. (author)Background: Individuals of south Asian origin have a very high risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared with white Caucasians. We aimed to assess volume and activity of brown adipose tissue (BAT), which is thought to have a role in energy metabolism by combusting fatty acids and glucose to produce heat and might contribute to the difference...article 2014
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Weernink, M.G. (author), van Wijk, R.M. (author), Groothuis-Oudshoorn, C.G. (author), Lanting, C.I. (author), Grant, C.C. (author), van Vlimmeren, L.A. (author), Boere-Boonekamp, M.M. (author)Vitamin D insufficiency during pregnancy is associated with disturbed skeletal homeostasis during infancy. Our aim was to investigate the influence of adherence to recommendations for vitamin D supplement intake of 10 μg per day (400 IU) during pregnancy (mother) and in the first months of life (child) on the occurrence of positional skull...article 2014
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Diepeveen, F.B. (author), de Kroon, M.L. (author), Dusseldorp, E. (author), Snik, A.F. (author)The purpose of this study was to assess the relation of perinatal risk factors with later development of specific language impairment (SLI). METHOD: In a case-control study, 179 children attending special needs schools for SLI were matched with non-affected children attending mainstream schools. Both groups consisted of 134 males and 45 females ...article 2013
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Wiezer, N.M. (author), Bakhuys Roozeboom, M.M.C. (author), Oprins, E. (author)Work-related stress is a large occupational risks in the Netherlands but interventions to reduce this risk are not implemented in organizations. The characteristics of a serious game make it a useful training tool for managers to raise awareness on their role in stimulating work engagement and managing work-related stress. In this research...conference paper 2013
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Pronk, A. (author), Nuckols, J.R. (author), de Roos, A.J. (author), Airola, M. (author), Colt, J.S. (author), Cerhan, J.R. (author), Morton, L. (author), Cozen, W. (author), Severson, R. (author), Blair, A. (author), Cleverly, D. (author), Ward, M.H. (author)Background: Residence near municipal solid waste incinerators, a major historical source of dioxin emissions, has been associated with increased risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) in European studies. The aim of our study was to evaluate residence near industrial combustion facilities and estimates of dioxin emissions in relation to NHL risk in...article 2013
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Liebrechts-Akkerman, G. (author), Lao, O. (author), Liu, F. (author), van Sleuwen, B.E. (author), Engelberts, A.C. (author), L'Hoir, M.P. (author), Tiemeier, H.W. (author), Kayser, M. (author)Background: Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the unexpected death of an infant that remains unexplained after a thorough investigation of the circumstances, family history, paediatric investigation and complete autopsy. In Western society, it is the leading cause of post-neonatal death below 1 year of age. In the Netherlands, the SIDS...article 2011
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Preller, L. (author), van den Bosch, L.M.C. (author), van den Brandt, P.A. (author), Kauppinen, T. (author), Goldbohm, R.A. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Objectives: The lung cancer carcinogenicity of crystalline silica dust remains the subject of discussion. Epidemiological evidence is based on occupational cohort studies and population-based case-control studies. The aim of this study was to assess associations between male lung cancer risk and silica exposure in a population-based cohort study...article 2010
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Plaisier, M. (author), Dennert, I. (author), Rost, E. (author), Koolwijk, P. (author), van Hinsbergh, V.W.M. (author), Helmerhorst, F.M. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)BACKGROUND : Decidual vascular development is important for implantation. This study analysed decidual vascular adaptation to implantation in correlation with miscarriage in decidual secretory endometrium (DSE), decidua parietalis (DP) and decidua basalis (DB) of miscarriage patients and matched controls. METHODS : Decidua was obtained during...article 2009
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Heinen, M.M. (author), Verhage, B.A.J. (author), Goldbohm, R.A. (author), van den Brandt, P.A. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Meat contains numerous carcinogens, such as heterocyclic amines, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and N-nitroso compounds, which can be derived either from natural food or during the process of food preparation. These carcinogens may increase pancreatic cancer risk. Furthermore, studies in animals showed that polyunsaturated fatty acids,...article 2009
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Hogervorst, J.G.F. (author), Schouten, L.J. (author), Konings, E.J.M. (author), Goldbohm, R.A. (author), van den Brandt, P.A. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Background : Acrylamide is a probable human carcinogen that is present in several heat-treated foods. In epidemiological studies, positive associations between dietary acrylamide intake and the risks of endometrial, ovarian, estrogen receptor-positive breast, and renal cell cancers have been observed. The association between dietary acrylamide...article 2009
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Geert Heidema, A. (author), Thissen, U. (author), Boer, J.M.A. (author), Bouwman, F.G. (author), Feskens, E.J.M. (author), Mariman, E.C.M. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)In this study, we applied the multivariate statistical tool Partial Least Squares (PLS) to analyze the relative importance of 83 plasma proteins in relation to coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality and the intermediate end points body mass index, HDL-cholesterol and total cholesterol. From a Dutch monitoring project for cardiovascular disease...article 2009
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Araujo, B.B. (author), Dolhnikoff, M. (author), Silva, L.F.F. (author), Elliot, J. (author), Lindeman, J.H.N. (author), Ferreira, D.S. (author), Mulder, A. (author), Gomes, H.A.P. (author), Fernezlian, S.M. (author), James, A. (author), Mauad, T. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)There is an intimate relationship between the extracellular matrix (ECM) and smooth muscle cells within the airways. Few studies have comprehensively assessed the composition of different ECM components and its regulators within the airway smooth muscle (ASM) in asthma. With the aid of image analysis, the fractional areas of total collagen and...article 2008