COX-2 GENE RS689466 POLYMORPHISM IS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED RISK OF COLORECTAL CANCER AMONG CAUCASIANS: A META-ANALYSIS

COX-2 gene rs689466 polymorphism is associated with increased risk of colorectal cancer among Caucasians: a meta-analysis

Abstract Dryer Filter Spigot Background Several studies have reported the Cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) rs689466 polymorphism as a susceptibility locus of colorectal cancer (CRC), but their findings are inconsistent.Thus, this meta-analysis was performed to more accurately identify the effects of this polymorphism on CRC risk.Methods Potential case-cont

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Which patient and surgeon characteristics are associated with surgeon experience of stress during an office visit?

Objective: To determine clinician and patient factors associated with the surgeon feelings of stress, futility, inadequacy, and frustration during an office visit.Methods: A survey-based experiment presented clinical vignettes with randomized patient factors (such as symptom intensity, the number of prior consultations, and involvement in a legal d

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Trajectory Planning in Joint Space for a Pointing Mechanism Based on a Novel Hybrid Interpolation Algorithm and NSGA-II Algorithm

In order to improve the motion stability of a pointing mechanism, the trajectory planning and trajectory optimization were conducted.To obtain better motion stability, the jerk is required continuous.Therefore, higher order polynomial or B-spline are needed and the calculation amount increases in trajectory planning.A novel hybrid interpolation alg

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A Systematic Literature Review on Early Warning Systems for Stock Market Crises: The Role of Investor Sentiment

Purpose: This study systematically reviews existing research on early warning systems (EWS) for stock market crises, with a particular focus on the role of investor sentiment in enhancing prediction and mitigation efforts.Method: This Sports study employed a systematic literature review (SLR) methodology, analyzing 32 peer-reviewed articles publish

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