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Reconceptualizing Causative Factors and Intervention Strategies in the Eating Disorders: A Shift from Body Image to Self-Concept Impairments
(Elsevier Inc, 2003-04)
In this report, we argue that impairments in self-concept development
function as a cognitive vulnerability that contributes to the formation of the
eating disorders (ED) of anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia nervosa ...
Early NFΚB activation is inhibited during focal cerebral ischemia in interleukin-1Β-converting enzyme deficient mice
(Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company, 2003-09-01)
Our previous study demonstrated that the inhibition of interleukin-1Β (IL-1Β) reduces ischemic brain injury; however, the molecular mechanism of the action of IL-1 in cerebral ischemia is unclear. We are investigating ...
Effects of examination technique modifications on pelvic organ prolapse quantification (POP-Q) results
(Springer-Verlag; International Urogynecological Association, 2003-06)
The pelvic organ prolapse quantification system (POP-Q) is currently the most quantitative, site-specific system for describing pelvic organ prolapse. To ensure that anatomic outcomes can be optimally assessed, investigators ...
Risk factors for hysterectomy among Mexican-American women in the U.S. southwest
(Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company, 2003-01)
The purpose of this study was to assess risk factors associated with a history of hysterectomy among Mexican-American women living in the United States Southwest. Mexican-American women ages 20–74 at time of interview were ...
Use of quality indicators to evaluate the care of patients with localized prostate carcinoma
(Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company, 2003-03-15)
BACKGROUND The goal of quality assurance in health care is to preserve and improve patient care. Recently, RAND developed a set of evidence-based candidate indicators for evaluating the quality of care for patients with ...
Prognostic implications of physiologic and radiographic changes in idiopathic interstitial pneumonia
(2003-09-01)
Idiopathic interstitial pneumonias are a diverse group of lung diseases
with varied prognoses. We hypothesized that changes in
physiologic and radiographic parameters would predict survival.
We retrospectively examined ...
Targeting of the Year One dental visit for United States children
(Blackwell Science Ltd, 2003-07)