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on the comparison of keyword and semantic-context methods of learning new vocabulary meaning

the rationale behind the present study is that particular learning strategies produce more effective results when applied together. the present study tried to investigate the efficiency of the semantic-context strategy alone with a technique called, keyword method. to clarify the point, the current study seeked to find answer to the following question: are the keyword and semantic-context metho...

Cardiovascular events after AKI: a new dimension.

Disparity between best scientific evidence and cardiovascular events.

We read with great interest the article recently published in your journal about the impact of the type of hospital in the management of patients with non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS)1 and your detailed discussion in an accompanying editorial.2 The register is simple and elegant, well designed, and reports that NSTEACS patients admitted to hospitals with available hem...

What is the effect on cardiovascular events of reducing hyperuricemia with allopurinol? An evidence-based review.

INTRODUCTION High levels of uric acid (UA) have been associated with cardiovascular (CV) disease, but its role as an independent risk factor is the subject of debate. Treating hyperuricemia may be useful in reducing CV risk. OBJECTIVE To review the evidence on the effect of treatment with allopurinol in patients with hyperuricemia on reducing CV events. METHODS We searched medical databases...

Effect of cold spells and their modifiers on cardiovascular disease events: Evidence from two prospective studies

OBJECTIVE To investigate effects of cold weather spells on incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD), and potential effect modification of socio-demographic, clinical, behavioural and environmental exposures. METHODS Data from two prospective studies were analysed: the British Regional Heart Study (BRHS), a population-based study of British men aged 60-79years, followed for CVD incidence from...