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Apolipoprotein e4 allele and cognitive decline in elderly men

Feskens, E.J.M. (author), Havekes, L.M. (author), Kalmijn, S. (author), de Knijff, P. (author), Launer, L.J. (author), Kromhout, D. (author), TNO Preventie en Gezondheid (author)

Objectives - To determine whether polymorphism of apolipoprotein E - notably, the e4 allele - predicts cognitive deterioration in the general population. Design - Population based cohort investigated in 1990 and in 1993. Setting - Zutphen, the Netherlands. Subjects - Representative cohort of 538 Dutch men aged 70-89 at baseline. Main outcome...

article 1994

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Effects of consumption of Brussels sprouts on plasma and urinary glutathione S-transferase class-α and -π in humans

Nijhoff, W.A. (author), Mulder, T.P.J. (author), Verhagen, H. (author), van Poppel, G. (author), Peters, W.H.M. (author)

The effects of consumption of glucosinolate-containing Brussels sprouts on plasma and urinary glutathione S-transferase (GST) class-α and -π were investigated. Five male and five female non-smoking volunteers were randomly assigned to two groups in a crossover design. Five persons started on a glucosinolate-free diet (control period), while the...

article 1995

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Knowledge of high-school students and adult OPD attenders of family planning methods and sexually transmitted diseases (including HIV) in rural Zimbabwe

Beltman, J.J. (author), Segaar, M. (author), Ory, F.G. (author), TNO Preventie en Gezondheid (author)

article 2000

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Prognostic relevance of plasminogen activators and their inhibitors in colorectal cancer

Ganesh, S. (author), Sier, C.F.M. (author), Griffioen, G. (author), Vloedgraven, H.J.M. (author), de Boer, A. (author), Welvaart, K. (author), van de Velde, C.J.H. (author), van Krieken, J.H.J.M. (author), Verheijen, J.H. (author), Lamers, C.B.H.W. (author), Verspaget, H.W. (author), Instituut voor Verouderings- en Vaatziekten Onderzoek TNO (author)

Human colorectal carcinogenesis has been shown previously to be associated with impressive changes in the tissue levels of plasminogen activators and their inhibitors, exemplified by an increase in the urokinase-type plasminogen activator (u-PA) and the inhibitors PAI-1 and PAI-2, and a decrease in tissue-type plasminogen activator (t-PA). In...

article 1994

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Nutrition and aging: Nutritional status of ''apparently healthy'' elderly (Dutch nutrition surveillance system)

Lowik, M.R.H. (author), Schrijver, J. (author), Odink, J. (author), van den Berg, H. (author), Wedel, M. (author), Hermus, R.J.J. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)

In a nationwide survey the nutritional status was assessed of 539 apparently healthy, independently living elderly aged 65-79 years. Anthropometric data showed no energy deficits. The prevalence of anemia was 4 and 1% among men and women, respectively. Many elderly showed a low level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D in plasma (< 31 nmol/L: men 35%; women...

article 1990

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Determination of 2-isopropoxyphenol in urine by capillary gas chromatography and mass-selective detection

Leenheers, L.H. (author), van Breugel, D.C. (author), Ravensberg, J.C. (author), Meuling, W.J.A. (author), Jongen, M.J.M. (author), Medisch Biologisch Laboratorium TNO (author)

An analytical method for the assessment of the exposure of workers to the pesticide propoxur through biological monitoring has been developed. This study was part of a survey of occupational exposure to pesticides used in greenhouses for the growing of ornamental plants. In order to assess the actual absorbed amount of propoxur in the body, an...

article 1992

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Perceptions of pesticides exposure risks by operators, workers, residents and bystanders in Greece, Italy and the UK

Remoundou, K. (author), Brennan, M. (author), Sacchettini, G. (author), Panzone, L. (author), Butler-Ellis, M.C. (author), Capri, E. (author), Charistou, A. (author), Chaideftou, E. (author), Gerritsen-Ebben, M.G. (author), Machera, K. (author), Spanoghe, P. (author), Glass, R. (author), Marchis, A. (author), Doanngoc, K. (author), Hart, A. (author), Frewer, L.J. (author)

The EU Directive on the sustainable use of pesticides (EU128/2009/EC) requires European Member States to develop training activities targeting occupational exposure to pesticides, and communication material aimed at residents and bystanders. Risk perceptions, knowledge and attitudes associated with passive and occupational exposure to pesticide...

article 2015

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Interactions between lifestyle-related factors and the ApoE polymorphism on plasma lipids and apolipoproteins: The ears study

Boer, J.M.A. (author), Ehnholm, C. (author), Menzel, H.J. (author), Havekes, L.M. (author), Rosseneu, M. (author), O'Reilly, D.S.J. (author), Tiret, L. (author), Gaubius Instituut TNO (author)

To elucidate how the apolipoprotein (apo)E polymorphism and modifiable factors interact in explaining plasma lipid and apolipoprotein levels, we studied 1448 young adults (18 to 26 years old), participating in the European Atherosclerosis Research Study (EARS). Venous blood was collected after an overnight fast. Modifiable factors, eg, body mass...

article 1997

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Effect of consumption of red wine, spirits and beer on serum homocysteine

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, 65-23-6

article 2000

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Enhanced expression and activation of pro-inflammatory transcription factors distinguish aneurysmal from atherosclerotic aorta: IL-6- and IL-8-dominated inflammatory responses prevail in the human aneurysm

Lindeman, J.H.N. (author), Abdul-Hussien, H. (author), Schaapherder, A.F.M. (author), van Bockel, J.H. (author), von der Thüsen, J.H. (author), Roelen, D.L. (author), Kleemann, R. (author)

Inflammation plays a key role in the pathogenesis of an AAA (abdominal aortic aneurysm); however, the nature of the inflammatory factors and cellular response(s) involved in AAA growth is controversial. In the present study, we set out to determine the aortic levels of inflammatory cytokines in relation to downstream inflammatory transcription...

article 2008

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Impact of a moderately energy-restricted diet on energy metabolism and body composition in non-obese men

Velthuis-te Wierik, E.J.M. (author), Westerterp, K.R. (author), van den Berg, H. (author), Centraal Instituut voor Voedingsonderzoek TNO (author)

Objective: Since little information is available on the capacity of the non-obese to adapt to a moderate decrease in energy intake, the effect of a 10-week moderately energy-restricted diet (ER) on energy expenditure and body composition was studied. Design: A controlled intervention study. After a weight-maintaining run-in period of 2 weeks,...

article 1995

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Effect of moderate alcohol consumption on adipokines and insulin sensitivity in lean and overweight men: A diet intervention study

Beulens, J.W.J. (author), de Zoete, E.C. (author), Kok, F.J. (author), Schaafsma, G. (author), Hendriks, H.F.J. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)

Objective: Moderate alcohol consumption is associated with a decreased risk of type II diabetes. This study investigates the effect of moderate alcohol consumption on adipokines and insulin sensitivity. Subjects: Twenty healthy, lean (body mass index (BMI) 18.5-25 kg/m2; n=11) or overweight (BMI>27 kg/m2; n=9) men (18-25 years). Methods: Three...

article 2008

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Unintended allergens in precautionary labelled and unlabelled products pose significant risks to UK allergic consumers

Remington, B.C. (author), Baumert, J.L. (author), Blom, W.M. (author), Houben, G.F. (author), Taylor, S.L. (author), Kruizinga, A.G. (author)

Background Allergens in food may pose a risk to allergic consumers. While there is EU regulation for allergens present as an ingredient, this is not the case for unintended allergen presence (UAP). Food companies use precautionary allergen labels to inform allergic individuals of a potential risk from UAPs. This study investigates the risk of an...

article 2015

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Failure to detect phenylketonuria

Verkerk, P.H. (author), van der Meer, S.B. (author), TNO Preventie en Gezondheid (author)

article 1995

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Human systemic exposure to [14C]-paraphenylenediamine-containing oxidative hair dyes: Absorption, kinetics, metabolism, excretion and safety assessment

Nohynek, G.J. (author), Skare, J.A. (author), Meuling, W.J.A. (author), Wehmeyer, K.R. (author), de Bie, A.T.H.J. (author), Vaes, W.H.J. (author), Dufour, E.K. (author), Fautz, R. (author), Steiling, W. (author), Bramante, M. (author), Toutain, H. (author)

Systemic exposure was measured in humans after hair dyeing with oxidative hair dyes containing 2.0% (A) or 1.0% (B) [14C]-p-phenylenediamine (PPD). Hair was dyed, rinsed, dried, clipped and shaved; blood and urine samples were collected for 48 hours after application. [14C] was measured in all materials, rinsing water, hair, plasma, urine and...

article 2015

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Prevalentie van broek- en/of bedplassen bij hinderen met aandachtsproblemen [Prevalence of daytime and/or night-time incontinence in children with attention problems]

van Leerdam, F.J.M. (author), Reijneveld, S.A. (author), de Hoog, N. (author), van der Heijden, A.J. (author), Hirasing, R.A. (author)

Aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of daytime and/or night-time incontinence in children with a clinical score on Attention Problems. Of the population sample of 4970 children, 4480 participated (response 90.1%). Parents of 4171 children (2069 boys and 2102 girls) aged between 4 and 15 years filled out the Dutch version of the Child...

article 2005

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Prenatal exposure to organophosphate pesticides and brain morphology and white matter microstructure in preadolescents

van den Dries, M.A. (author), Lamballais, S. (author), El Marroun, H. (author), Pronk, A. (author), Spaan, S. (author), Ferguson, K.K. (author), Longnecker, M.P. (author), Tiemeier, H. (author), Guxens, M. (author)

Background: Prenatal exposure to organophosphate (OP) pesticides associate with impaired neurodevelopment in humans and animal models. However, much uncertainty exists about the brain structural alterations underlying these associations. The objective of this study was to determine whether maternal OP pesticide metabolite concentrations in urine...

article 2020

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Occupational asbestos exposure and risk of esophageal, gastric and colorectal cancer in the prospective Netherlands Cohort Study

Offermans, N.S.M. (author), Vermeulen, R. (author), Burdorf, A. (author), Goldbohm, R.A. (author), Keszei, A.P. (author), Peters, S. (author), Kauppinen, T. (author), Kromhout, H. (author), van den Brandt, P.A. (author)

The evidence for an association between occupational asbestos exposure and esophageal, gastric and colorectal cancer is limited. We studied this association specifically addressing risk differences between relatively low and high exposure, risk associated with cancer subtypes, the influence of potential confounders and the interaction between...

article 2014

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Wheat allergen exposure and the prevalence of work-related sensitization and allergy in bakery workers

Jacobs, J.H. (author), Meijster, T. (author), Meijer, E. (author), Suarthana, E. (author), Heederik, D. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)

Background: Occupational airway diseases are common among bakers. The present study describes the association between exposure to wheat allergen levels and sensitization to wheat allergens, work-related upper and lower respiratory symptoms and asthma in bakery workers. Methods: As part of a Health Surveillance System for early detection of ...

article 2008

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Differences between plasma and adipose tissue biomarkers of carotenoids and tocopherols

Su, L.C.J. (author), Bui, M. (author), Kardinaal, A. (author), Gomez-Aracena, J. (author), Martin-Moreno, J. (author), Martin, B. (author), Thamm, M. (author), Simonsen, N. (author), van 't Veer, P. (author), Kok, F. (author), Strain, S. (author), Kohlmeier, L. (author), Centraal Instituut voor Voedingsonderzoek TNO (author)

Biomarkers of dietary exposure or nutritional status are sought actively to overcome limitations of traditional dietary methodology. We compared plasma and adipose tissue biomarkers for carotenoids and tocopherols. The data consisted of samples from 91 men and 122 women, ages 45-70 years, from the control group of the European Community...

article 1998