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Keratoconus: Matrix metalloproteinase-2 activation and TIMP modulation (2006)
Journal Article
Majid, M. A., Smith, V. A., Matthews, F., & Cook, S. D. (2006). Keratoconus: Matrix metalloproteinase-2 activation and TIMP modulation. BBA - Molecular Basis of Disease, 1762(4), 431-439. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbadis.2006.01.010

Keratoconus is an ocular condition that causes corneal thinning, cone formation and scarring. In view of a hypothesis that activated MMP-2 may initiate or facilitate disease progression, the MMP-2/TIMP systems of stromal cells derived from normal and... Read More about Keratoconus: Matrix metalloproteinase-2 activation and TIMP modulation.

Relationship between antidepressant sales and secular trends in suicide rates in the Nordic countries (2006)
Journal Article
Reseland, S., Bray, I., & Gunnell, D. (2006). Relationship between antidepressant sales and secular trends in suicide rates in the Nordic countries. British Journal of Psychiatry, 188(4), 354-358. https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.188.4.354

Background: The effect of recent increases in antidepressant prescribing on population suicide rates is uncertain. Aims: To investigate the relationship between antidepressant sales and trends in suicide rates. Method: Graphical and quantitative asse... Read More about Relationship between antidepressant sales and secular trends in suicide rates in the Nordic countries.

Proximal hamstring rupture, restoration of function without surgical intervention: A case study on myofascial trigger point pressure release (2006)
Journal Article
Grieve, R. (2006). Proximal hamstring rupture, restoration of function without surgical intervention: A case study on myofascial trigger point pressure release. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 10(2), 99-104. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2005.08.003

Proximal hamstring rupture is a rare occurrence, although documented in the literature during water skiing. This case study highlights the treatment of a proximal hamstring rupture whilst water skiing. In this case, physiotherapy was the main therape... Read More about Proximal hamstring rupture, restoration of function without surgical intervention: A case study on myofascial trigger point pressure release.

Associations of childhood and adulthood height and the components of height with insulin-like growth factor levels in adulthood: A 65-year follow-up of the Boyd Orr cohort (2006)
Journal Article
Martin, R. M., Holly, J. M., Bray, I., Gunnell, D., Middleton, N., & Smith, G. D. (2006). Associations of childhood and adulthood height and the components of height with insulin-like growth factor levels in adulthood: A 65-year follow-up of the Boyd Orr cohort. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 91(4), 1382-1389. https://doi.org/10.1210/jc.2005-1722

Context: Taller individuals with longer legs have a higher risk of cancer but a lower risk of coronary heart disease. Objective: We investigated whether childhood height and its components are associated with the IGF system in adulthood. Design and P... Read More about Associations of childhood and adulthood height and the components of height with insulin-like growth factor levels in adulthood: A 65-year follow-up of the Boyd Orr cohort.