372 research outputs found
The way forward:A case for longitudinal population-based studies in the field of functional somatic syndromes
Putting the spotlight on individual-specific psychosomatic processes:An introduction to the special issue on intensive longitudinal research methods in psychosomatic research
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The Role of Group Dynamics in Scientific Inconsistencies: A Case Study of a Research Consortium
Judith Rosmalen and Albertine Oldehinkel describe their experience in the TRAILS research consortium to discuss why research teams might publish contradictory or inconsistent results despite procedures to avoid this; they emphasize the role of internal group dynamics rather than faulty publication practices
Fatal Attraction: Interactions between antigen-presenting cells and islets of Langerhans in the pathogenesis of autoimmune diabetes
The onset of diabetes mellitus is characterized by various symptoms, all the result of
a disturbed glucose metabolism. The main symptoms are thirst and an excessive production
of urine. The disturbed glucose metabolism underlying these symptoms is due to an absolute
deficiency of insulin secretion (type 1 diabetes mellitus), a reduction in its biological effectiveness
(type 2 diabetes mellitus) or a combination of these factors. Type 1 diabetes mellitus
is predominantly manifesting in children, and needs to be treated by life-long exogenous
insulin administration to prevent high blood glucose levels. Type 2 diabetes mellitus occurs
classically in adults, and is relatively milder in its appearance; usually, exogenous insulin
administration is not required. This thesis concerns type 1 (ins
Lessons learned on sex, gender and sexual orientation in large-scale general population cohort studies.
Lessons learned on sex, gender and sexual orientation in large-scale general population cohort studies.
Lessons learned on sex, gender and sexual orientation in large-scale general population cohort studies.
Lessons learned on sex, gender and sexual orientation in large-scale general population cohort studies.
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