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The effects of an infant calming intervention on mothers' parenting self-efficacy and satisfaction during the postpartum period a randomized controlled trial
(Wolters Kluwer, 2020)The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a behavioral infant calming technique to support mothers' parenting self-efficacy and parenting satisfaction. The methods of this randomized controlled trial are based ... -
The effects of anti-inflammatory agents as host-directed adjunct treatment of tuberculosis in humans: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(BMC, 2020)Background The potential role of adjunctive anti-inflammatory therapy to enhance tuberculosis (TB) treatment has recently received increasing interest. There is, therefore, a need to broadly examine current host-directed ... -
Effects of combined power band resistance training on sprint speed, agility, vertical jump height and strength in collegiate soccer players
(Berkeley Electronic Press, 2020)Soccer involves explosive physical actions requiring strength, power, and agility for optimal performance. Such attributes may be trained several ways, of which power-band resistance training has received limited attention ... -
Effects of detraining on anthropometry, aerobic capacity and functional ability in adults with Down syndrome
(Wiley, 2018)Background Structured exercise has shown to improve parameters of functional fitness in adults with Down syndrome (DS). However, few, if any, continue to exercise after exercise intervention studies. Consequently, the ... -
The effects of dietary fibre on C-reactive protein, an inflammation marker predicting cardiovascular disease
(Nature Publishing Group, 2009)Background: C-reactive protein (CRP), a sensitive marker of inflammation, is an independent predictor of future cardiovascular disease (CVD), which is a major cause of death worldwide. In epidemiological trials, high-fibre ... -
Effects of egg as an early complementary food on growth of 6- to 9-month-old infants: a randomised controlled trial
(Cambridge University Press, 2023)Objective: To assess the effect of daily egg consumption for six months on linear growth (primary outcome), weight-for-age, weight-for-length, mid-upper arm circumference-for-age, head circumference-for-age Z-scores, ... -
The effects of emulsifiers and emulsion formulation types on dermal and transdermal drug delivery
(Springer, 2015)Emulsions are widely used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical fields for the topical administration of hydrophilic and lipophilic active ingredients. There exist different types of emulsions, e.g. water-in-oil, oil-in-water, ... -
Effects of iodized salt and iodine supplements on prenatal and postnatal growth: a systematic review
(Oxford Univ Press, 2018)Hypothyroidism due to iodine deficiency can impair physical development, most visibly in the marked stunting of myxedematous cretinism caused by severe in utero iodine deficiency. Whether iodine repletion improves growth ... -
Effects of iron and n-3 fatty acid supplementation, alone and in combination, on cognition in school children: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled intervention in South Africa
(American Society for Nutrition (ASN), 2012)Background: Little is known about the combined effects of iron and n−3 (omega-3) fatty acid (FA) supplementation on cognitive performance. The provision of either DHA/EPA or iron alone in rats with combined iron and n−3 ... -
Effects of oral administration of synthesized d-amides of eflornithine in the rat
(Thieme, 2010)The purpose of this study was to synthesize a series of δ-amide derivatives of the antitrypanosomal drug eflornithine (2,5-diamino-2-(difluoromethyl)pentanoic acid hydrochloride, DMFO, CAS 70052-12-9), to determine their ... -
Effects of protein binding on the biodistribution of PEGylated PLGA nanoparticles post oral administration
(Elsevier, 2012)The surface of nanoparticles is often functionalised with polymeric surfactants, in order to increase systemic circulation time. This has been investigated mainly for intravenously administered nanoparticles. This study ... -
The effects of rehabilitation on intellectually-disabled people - a systematic review
(AOSIS, 2014)Background: Rehabilitation has emerged as a comprehensive approach to addressing intellectually-disabled peoples’ skill deficits, improving competencies and facilitating optimal functioning in order to ... -
Effects of strength and endurance exercise order on endocrine responses to concurrent training
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)The present study examined the effect of strength and endurance training order on the endocrine milieu associated with strength development and performance during concurrent training. A randomised, between-groups design ... -
The effects of sub-chronic clozapine and haloperidol administration on isolation rearing induced changes in frontal cortical n-methyl-d-aspartate and d1 receptor binding in rats
(Elsevier, 2010)Glutamate and dopamine disturbances are implicated in frontal cortical dysfunction in schizophrenia. Little, however, is known about the nature of dopamine D1 and N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor interactions in the ... -
Effects of the cosurfactant 1-butanol and feed composition on nanoparticle properties
(Wiley, 2008)The concentration of the cosurfactant 1-butanol (BuOH) determined the polymer weight and size for a series of poly(styrene-co-methyl methacrylate)s (P(St-co-MMA)) synthesized by the free-radical (o/w) microemulsion technique. ... -
Effects of wheat-flour biscuits fortified with iron and EDTA, alone and in combination, on blood lead concentration, iron status, and cognition in children: a double-blind randomized controlled trial
(ASN, 2016)Background: Lead is a common neurotoxicant and its absorption may be increased in iron deficiency (ID). Thus, iron fortification to prevent ID in populations is a promising lead mitigation strategy. Two common fortificants ... -
Efficacy of adjunctive Garcinia mangostana Linn (mangosteen) pericarp for bipolar depression: study protocol for a proof-of-concept trial
(ABP - Brazilian Psychiatric Association, 2019)Objective: Bipolar depression is characterized by neurobiological features including perturbed oxidative biology, reduction in antioxidant levels, and a concomitant rise in oxidative stress markers. Bipolar depression ... -
Efficacy of different treatment methods for ADHD and associated neuromotor coordination difficulties
(LAM Publications, 2017)This study investigated the efficacy of different treatment methods for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in improving attention, and neuromotor difficulties. Children (N=95, 60 boys; 35 girls) with a mean ... -
Efficacy of home-based kinesthesia, balance & agility exercise training among persons with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis
(University of Uludag, 2012)The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of a home-based kinesthesia, balance and agility (KBA) exercise program to improve symptoms among persons age ≥ 50 years with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Forty-four ... -
Efficacy of novel small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements in improving long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid status of South African infants: a randomised controlled trial
(Springer, 2020)Background/objectives The objective of this study was to investigate the efficacy of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (SQ-LNS) containing essential fatty acids (EFAs) with or without long-chain polyunsaturated ...