Rank in Self-Defense Forces and Risk Factors for Atherosclerotic Disease

the search for the self in becketts theatre: waiting for godot and endgame

this thesis is based upon the works of samuel beckett. one of the greatest writers of contemporary literature. here, i have tried to focus on one of the main themes in becketts works: the search for the real "me" or the real self, which is not only a problem to be solved for beckett man but also for each of us. i have tried to show becketts techniques in approaching this unattainable goal, base...

a framework for identifying and prioritizing factors affecting customers’ online shopping behavior in iran

the purpose of this study is identifying effective factors which make customers shop online in iran and investigating the importance of discovered factors in online customers’ decision. in the identifying phase, to discover the factors affecting online shopping behavior of customers in iran, the derived reference model summarizing antecedents of online shopping proposed by change et al. was us...

Certain genetic risk factors of restenosis in peripheral atherosclerotic disease

[Atherosclerotic risk factors in adolescence]

OBJECTIVE: To assess the impact of atherosclerotic risk factors on adolescence. METHODS: Nonsystematic literature review. RESULTS: The progression and severity of atherosclerosis are related to the presence (number), magnitude and duration of some risk factors. CONCLUSIONS: Preventive health measures should be early implemented in order to ensure a healthy childhood and adolescence, and avoid f...

Genetic polymorphisms of CYP2E1 and risk of colorectal adenomas in the Self Defense Forces Health Study.

CYP2E1 is an enzyme involved in the metabolism of N-nitrosamines and other carcinogenic substances. Functional RsaI and 96-bp insertion polymorphisms in 5'-flanking region have drawn interest in relation to the risk of colorectal cancer. We investigated the relation of these genetic polymorphisms and colorectal adenoma, a well-established precursor lesion of colorectal cancer. Subjects were 455...