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Growing Dairy Heifers Prefer Supplementary Long Straw When Fed a Nutrient-Dense Ration in a Limited Amount.

Growing dairy heifers prefer supplementary long straw when fed a nutrient-dense ration in a limited amount.

J Dairy Sci. 2013 Apr 12;
Greter AM, Prinsen M, Duffield TF, McBride BW, Widowski TM, Devries TJ

The objective of this study was to determine whether limit-fed heifers will choose to consume long particles, rather than short, of a low-nutritive feedstuff to ameliorate rumen function and meet foraging needs. Ten Holstein heifers 261.6 ± 39.2 (mean ± SD) d of age were exposed to each of 2 dietary treatments, in a random order, over 2 successive 7-d treatment periods (4-d adaptation period and a 3-d data collection period) using a crossover design. The treatments were (1) a provision of long particle oat straw (85% of particles > 8 mm; LS) and (2) provision of short particle oat straw (45% of particles >8 mm; SS). Both treatments… Continue reading

The Lack of Association Between Components of Metabolic Syndrome and Treatment Resistance in Depression.

The lack of association between components of metabolic syndrome and treatment resistance in depression.

Psychopharmacology (Berl). 2013 Apr 12;
Sagud M, Mihaljevic-Peles A, Uzun S, Cusa BV, Kozumplik O, Kudlek-Mikulic S, Mustapic M, Barisic I, Muck-Seler D, Pivac N… Continue reading

Nesfatin-1/NUCB2 as a Potential New Element of Sleep Regulation in Rats.

Nesfatin-1/NUCB2 as a Potential New Element of Sleep Regulation in Rats.

PLoS One. 2013; 8(4): e59809
Vas S, Adori C, Könczöl K, Kátai Z, Pap D, Papp RS, Bagdy G, Palkovits M, Tóth ZE

Millions suffer from sleep disorders… Continue reading

A Qualitative Study Exploring Patients’ Experiences of Standard Care or Cardiac Rehabilitation Post Minor Stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack.

A qualitative study exploring patients’ experiences of standard care or cardiac rehabilitation post minor stroke and transient ischaemic attack.

Clin Rehabil. 2013 Mar 29;
Hillsdon KM, Kersten P, Kirk HJ

Objective:To explore individuals’ experiences of receiving either standard care… Continue reading

The Experience of HIV Diagnosis Among Aboriginal People Living With HIV/AIDS and Depression.

The Experience of HIV Diagnosis Among Aboriginal People Living With HIV/AIDS and Depression.

Qual Health Res. 2013 Mar 28;
Cain R, Jackson R, Prentice T, Collins E, Mill J, Barlow K

In this article, we consider how the broad… Continue reading

Impact of Healthy Eating Practices and Physical Activity on Quality of Life Among Breast Cancer Survivors.

Impact of Healthy Eating Practices and Physical Activity on Quality of Life among Breast Cancer Survivors.

Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2013; 14(1): 481-487
Mohammadi S, Sulaiman S, Koon PB, Amani R, Hosseini SM

Following breast cancer diagnosis, women… Continue reading

Organized Sports, Overweight, and Physical Fitness in Primary School Children in Germany.

Organized sports, overweight, and physical fitness in primary school children in Germany.

J Obes. 2013; 2013: 935245
Drenowatz C, Steiner RP, Brandstetter S, Klenk J, Wabitsch M, Steinacker JM

Physical inactivity is associated with poor physical fitness and increased… Continue reading

Response to Letter Regarding Article, “Short- and Long-Term Outcomes With Drug-Eluting and Bare-Metal Coronary Stents: A Mixed-Treatment Comparison Analysis of 117,762 Patient-Years of Follow-Up From Randomized Trials”.

Response to letter regarding article, “Short- and long-term outcomes with drug-eluting and bare-metal coronary stents: a mixed-treatment comparison Analysis of 117,762 patient-years of follow-up from randomized trials”.

Circulation. 2013 Feb 12; 127(6): e447
Bangalore S, Fusaro M, Amoroso N,… Continue reading

Psychological and Environmental Correlates of HPA Axis Functioning in Parentally Bereaved Children: Preliminary Findings.

Psychological and Environmental Correlates of HPA Axis Functioning in Parentally Bereaved Children: Preliminary Findings.

J Trauma Stress. 2013 Mar 22;
Kaplow JB, Shapiro DN, Wardecker BM, Howell KH, Abelson JL, Worthman CM, Prossin AR

This study examined bereaved children’s… Continue reading

Health Perceptions, Self and Body Image, Physical Activity and Nutrition Among Undergraduate Students in Israel.

Health Perceptions, Self and Body Image, Physical Activity and Nutrition among Undergraduate Students in Israel.

PLoS One. 2013; 8(3): e58543
Korn L, Gonen E, Shaked Y, Golan M

This study examines health perceptions, self and body image, physical exercise… Continue reading