Osteopontin
Osteopontin (OPN) is a highly phosphorylated sialoprotein that is a prominent component of
the mineralized extracellular matrices of bones and teeth. OPN is characterized by the …
the mineralized extracellular matrices of bones and teeth. OPN is characterized by the …
[HTML][HTML] Systematic literature review on the spread of health-related misinformation on social media
Contemporary commentators describe the current period as “an era of fake news” in which
misinformation, generated intentionally or unintentionally, spreads rapidly. Although affecting …
misinformation, generated intentionally or unintentionally, spreads rapidly. Although affecting …
Lessons learnt from easing COVID-19 restrictions: an analysis of countries and regions in Asia Pacific and Europe
The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented global crisis. Many countries have implemented
restrictions on population movement to slow the spread of severe acute respiratory …
restrictions on population movement to slow the spread of severe acute respiratory …
Patient safety, satisfaction, and quality of hospital care: cross sectional surveys of nurses and patients in 12 countries in Europe and the United States
Objective To determine whether hospitals with a good organisation of care (such as improved
nurse staffing and work environments) can affect patient care and nurse workforce stability …
nurse staffing and work environments) can affect patient care and nurse workforce stability …
Priority actions for the non-communicable disease crisis
The UN High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in September, 2011,
is an unprecedented opportunity to create a sustained global movement against premature …
is an unprecedented opportunity to create a sustained global movement against premature …
Mitigating the wider health effects of covid-19 pandemic response
… Margaret Douglas MPH programme co-director1 2, Srinivasa Vittal Katikireddi clinical
senior research fellow2 3, Martin Taulbut information manager2, Martin McKee professor of …
senior research fellow2 3, Martin Taulbut information manager2, Martin McKee professor of …
[HTML][HTML] Global, regional, and national estimates of the population at increased risk of severe COVID-19 due to underlying health conditions in 2020: a modelling study
Background The risk of severe COVID-19 if an individual becomes infected is known to be
higher in older individuals and those with underlying health conditions. Understanding the …
higher in older individuals and those with underlying health conditions. Understanding the …
[HTML][HTML] Endocrine regulation of energy metabolism by the skeleton
…, C Confavreux, R Dacquin, PJ Mee, MD McKee… - Cell, 2007 - cell.com
The regulation of bone remodeling by an adipocyte-derived hormone implies that bone may
exert a feedback control of energy homeostasis. To test this hypothesis we looked for genes …
exert a feedback control of energy homeostasis. To test this hypothesis we looked for genes …
[HTML][HTML] CRISPR-Cas9 in vivo gene editing for transthyretin amyloidosis
…, AP Boyd, JE Cehelsky, MD McKee… - … England Journal of …, 2021 - Mass Medical Soc
Background Transthyretin amyloidosis, also called ATTR amyloidosis, is a life-threatening
disease characterized by progressive accumulation of misfolded transthyretin (TTR) protein in …
disease characterized by progressive accumulation of misfolded transthyretin (TTR) protein in …
Financial crisis, austerity, and health in Europe
The financial crisis in Europe has posed major threats and opportunities to health. We trace
the origins of the economic crisis in Europe and the responses of governments, examine the …
the origins of the economic crisis in Europe and the responses of governments, examine the …