Gene–obesogenic environment interactions in the UK Biobank study
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DOI: 10.1093/ije/dyw337
Abstract: Abstract Background: Previous studies have suggested that modern obesogenic environments accentuate the genetic risk of obesity. However, these studies have proven controversial as to which, if any, measures of the environment accentuate genetic susceptibility to… read more here.
Keywords: biobank study; obesogenic environment; environment interactions; obesity ... See more keywords
Perspectives of adolescents on decision making about participation in a biobank study: a pilot study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjpo-2017-000111
Abstract: Objectives To be able to truly involve adolescents in decision making about clinical research participation, we need more insight in the perspective of adolescents themselves. To this end, adolescents in an ongoing biobank study were… read more here.
Keywords: decision; biobank study; participation; adolescents decision ... See more keywords
Cholesterol Insights and Controversies From the UK Biobank Study.
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DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.119.042134
Abstract: The UK Biobank is a large prospective study that was recently established to examine genetic and lifestyle risk factors for a variety of chronic diseases affecting middle-aged and older individuals living in the United Kingdom.1… read more here.
Keywords: population; cholesterol; biobank study; risk ... See more keywords
Association of Myopia With Risk of Incident Metabolic Syndrome: Findings From the UK Biobank Study Cohort of 91,591 Participants
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.872013
Abstract: Purpose To investigate the association between myopia and risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in a prospective cohort from the UK Biobank Study. Methods Volunteers (aged 40 years and above) free of baseline MetS and cataract… read more here.
Keywords: risk incident; biobank study; myopia; incident mets ... See more keywords