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Usefulness of parathyroid hormone as a predictor of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
(TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD, 2012)
Objective: To investigate the relation between parathyroid hormone (PTH) and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HF-PEF) in outpatients. Methods: One hundred consecutive patients who had preserved left ventricular ...
Metrical and histological investigation of the effects of low-level laser therapy on orthodontic tooth movement
(SPRINGER LONDON LTD, 2012)
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of 820-nm diode laser on osteoclastic and osteoblastic cell proliferation-activity and RANKL/OPG release during orthodontic tooth movement. Thirty-eight albino Wistar rats ...
Oxidative dehydrogenation of propane with N2O over Fe-ZSM-5 and Fe-SiO2: Influence of the iron species and acid sites
(ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV, 2012)
A series of iron containing zeolites with varying Si/Al ratios (11.5-140) and low iron content (similar to 0.9 wt.% Fe) have been synthesised by solid-state ion exchange with commercially available zeolites and tested, for ...
Multidisciplinary Approach for Esthetic, Functional, and Quality-of-Life Outcome in Soft Palate Cleft Patient
(ALLIANCE COMMUNICATIONS GROUP DIVISION ALLEN PRESS, 2012)
The fabrication of a Suersen obturator prosthesis with titanium framework is described in the case of a 43-year-old man with congenital absence of the soft palate. The patient revealed an open soft palate, bilateral cleft ...
Serum angiopoietin-related growth factor (AGF) levels are elevated in gestational diabetes mellitus and associated with insulin resistance
(STUDIO K, 2012)
Objective: Angiopoietin-related growth factor (AGF) is associated with angiogenesis but it can also affect glucose and energy metabolism. The aim of the study was to determine AGF levels in gestational diabetes mellitus ...
Reproduction biology of chub living in Lake Hafik
(IRANIAN FISHERIES RESEARCH ORGANIZATION, 2012)
In this study, the reproductive biology of chub population in Hafik Lake was investigated. 242 samples were caught between April and November 2009. The age of S. cephalus samples were found to range between I-VIII; in ...
Pre-service Science and Technology Teachers' Efficacy Beliefs about Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Usage and Material Design
(EDAM, 2012)
in this study. a scale entitled "Information and Communication Technologies Usage and Material Design Efficacy [ICT_MDE](") is developed to investigate pre-service science and technology teachers' efficacy beliefs regarding ...
Internet use and its relation with the academic performance for a sample of high school students
(DRUNPP-SARAJEVO, 2012)
This study was conducted to determine the general characteristics of Internet use among high school students in Turkey and to examine the relation between the Internet use and the academic performance of the students. The ...
The effect of various treatment conditions on natural zeolites: Ion exchange, acidic, thermal and steam treatments
(ACADEMIC PRESS INC ELSEVIER SCIENCE, 2012)
Two different natural zeolites having different phase compositions were obtained from different regions of Turkey and modified by ion-exchange (0.5 M NH4NO3) and acid leaching using 1 M HCl. The natural and modified samples ...
Relief of Pain During Blood Specimen Collection in Pediatric Patients
(LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, 2012)
Purpose: To investigate the effect of external cold and vibration stimulation via Buzzy (R) on pain and anxiety levels of children during blood specimen collection. Study Design and Methods: This study was a randomized ...