Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractNa,K-ATPase α Subunit-like Immunoreactive Proteins in Human Body FluidsJeng-Hsiung F. PengNa,K-ATPase was recently considered a target for breast cancer treatment since its potent inhibitors ouabain and related digitalis compounds that were reported circulating in body fluids before, were found to possess potent anti-breast cancer activity. Based on this finding, it is hypothesized that Na,K-ATPase derivatives could be circulating in the body and potential candidate biomarkers for early disease detection. Western … …American Journal of Immunology, Vol. 2, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2006 · 6,893 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Role of Living, Resident Bacterial Biofilm Populations in the Osseointegration of Oral ImplantsStephen Nelson, Honghua Hu et al.This study presents a human jawbone model which explains bone health, disease and quality and the osseointegration interphase, at the cell level. Curation of 454 pyrosequencing data obtained from 153 bone, serous-effusion and granulation samples taken from 40 patients during two-stage dental implant installation, revealed a 20 phyla jawbone microbiome with total genera of 387. Multivariate statistical ordination of curated … …Current Research in Dentistry, Vol. 14, Issue 1 · 16 Nov 2023 · 8,251 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractRETRACTED: Sonoporation Enhances Liposome Mediated EcTRAF4 siRNA Delivery in SaB-1 CellsMeng Han Chen, Wang Chung PingThe article has been retracted after careful consideration and internal assessment, we have identified significant errors in the experimental design and data presentation, which compromise the integrity and validity of the findings reported in the article. …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 19, Issue 2 · 17 May 2023 · 5,226 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCOVID-19 Pandemic and Religious Attributions. An Exploratory Study in ItalyMaurizio Norcia, Elisa ColìIn 2020, over 2 m Italian people contracted the SARS-CoV-2 virus and more than 105 thousand died. A pandemic of this magnitude and the very stringent countermeasures adopted were unprecedented also in terms of its psychological, social, and economic far-reaching effects on people's lives. One of the principal effects of such a tragic and unexpected situation is that of triggering … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 1 · 6 Feb 2023 · 6,726 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractBarriers to Research Utilization among Registered Nurses at Hamad Medical CorporationAbdulqadir J. Nashwan, Ahmad A. Abujaber, Dana B. MansourThis study aimed to determine the barriers to research utilization from HMC registered nurses' perspectives. This quantitative descriptive study used a newly developed 25-item questionnaire. The questions were categorized into three domains: Nurse-related, System-related and Research-related Barriers. The questionnaire was distributed electronically via e-mail service to all registered nurses in Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) (N = 5000). About 901 responses … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 7, Issue 2 · 1 Dec 2016 · 8,136 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractApproaches to Learning in First Year University PhysicsRachel Wilson, Steve Georgakis, Manjula SharmaProblem statement: In recent decades, discipline specific ways of thinking and knowing have gained increased recognition in understanding learning. However, there has been little empirical research examining student approaches to learning within specific disciplines or, even more specifically, within different streams of study or in response to different curriculum within a discipline. Approach: The aim of this study was to … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 2 · 25 Feb 2012 · 9,219 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractLifestyles and Migraine AttackHui Jun Chih, Wenbin LiangProblem statement: Migraine is a headache disorder of serious public health concerns as many sufferers are permanently disabled and incapable of carrying out simple daily routines. Migraine is contributed by biological and lifestyle factors. Understanding the association between these factors and migraine, particularly the modifiable lifestyle factors, can reduce the prevalence of this chronic disease and ease the burden on … …Current Research in Medicine, Vol. 2, Issue 2 · 2 Dec 2011 · 7,524 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Path to Treatment: Does It Matter? Relapse and the Reason for Seeking TreatmentEvelyn A. Cage, Annette S. KluckProblem statement: Substance abuse is difficult to treat and many of those who struggle with substance abuse do not see treatment as necessary. Moreover, relapse is common among those who receive treatment. Family and friends of Individuals With Addictions (IWAs) sometimes use ultimatums to encourage the IWA to enter treatment. What is less clear is whether IWAs are more likely … …Current Research in Psychology, Vol. 1, Issue 1 · 30 Jun 2010 · 7,640 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractHIV Medication Adherence and Substance Use: The Smartest Women’s ProjectEliot Lopez, Deborah L. Jones, Mary Ishii et al.Antiretroviral (ARV) medication for substance users has been a controversial issue with respect to whether current substance users can successfully maintain their medication regimens. This study compared ARV adherence across current substance users, former substance users and those with no history or current use and the relative impact of a medication adherence intervention on all three groups. Of the 481 … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 3, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2007 · 7,201 accessesView PDFCite