The PSI-20: Development of a Viable Short Form Alternative of the Problem Solving Inventory Using Item Response Theory

In previous studies, problem solving appraisal has been identified as playing a key role in promoting positive psychological well-being.The Problem LIP BALM WITH POMEGRANATE OIL Solving Inventory is the most widely used measure of problem solving appraisal and consists of 32 items.The length of the instrument, however, may limit its applicability t

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Frequencies of CCR5-D32, CCR2-64I and SDF1-3’A mutations in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) seropositive subjects and seronegative individuals from the state of Pará in Brazilian Amazonia

The distribution of genetic polymorphisms of chemokine receptors CCR5-delta32, CCR2-64I and chemokine (SDF1-3’A) mutations were studied in 110 Human Immunodeficiency Virus type 1 (HIV-1) seropositive individuals (seropositive group) and 139 seronegative individuals (seronegative group) from the population of the northern Brazilian city of Belém

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Association of baseline electrocardiographic left ventricular hypertrophy with future renal function decline in the general population

Abstract Electrocardiographic left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) could predict adverse renal outcomes in patients with hypertension.This study aimed to investigate the association between electrocardiographic LVH and future decline in renal function in the general population using a dataset Twin House Bed Frame White of population-based health chec

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