Relationship between body mass index and women’s body image, self-esteem and eating behaviours in pregnancy: A cross-cultural study

This study examined the relationship between self-esteem, restrained eating, body image and body mass index during pregnancy. A total of 110 pregnant Israeli and UK women completed the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Questionnaire, the Dutch Eating Behaviour Questionnaire, scales to assess body image and demographics. Body mass index was calculated from antenatal records. Regression modelling determined the relationship between variables, countries and body mass index categories. High correlations were found between body image and body mass index with significantly higher body dissatisfaction for Israeli women. Self-esteem scores for pregnant women were similar to those reported for non-pregnant women. Poorer body image and higher prevalence of restrained eating were found in healthy weight Israeli women

Accessibility gaps between public and private transport in the Tel Aviv metropolitan region and ways to overcome them

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Accessibility gaps between public and private transport in the Tel Aviv metropolitan region and ways to overcome them

Within this thesis, several diseases central in the field of cardiovascular disease will be outlined. First, the central dogma of molecular biology, RNA biology in general, RNA (alternative)splicing and the role of RNA-binding proteins within these processes will be discussed to enhance the accessibility to non-molecular biologists. Subsequently, the current literature and insights into the RNA-binding protein Quaking will be outlined. Thereafter, a brief summary of the role of many distinct RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) in the cardiovascular system is provided, detailing their importance in the heart and cells of the blood vessels. This review provides some historical and biological perspectives, while simultaneously highlighting many recent advances in our understanding of RBP function in cardiovascular health and disease. By harnessing established and novel techniques, including RNA-sequencing, this thesis will describe the role of Quaking in vascular stenosis, atherosclerosis, inflammation and endothelial barrier function. Collectively, Quaking can be described as a genome-wide governor of RNA-processing that results in the proper translation into functional proteins. This thesis describes which RNA transcripts are under control of Quaking, which alternative transcripts are being generated through modulation by Quaking, while also describing the unique role for this protein in health and cardiovascular and renal disease.</p