Not exact matches
To date, results from several longitudinal studies indicate that e-cigarette use among nonsmoking youth increases the likelihood of future use of conventional cigarettes.5 — 10 Specifically, the pooled odds ratio (OR) in a recent meta - analysis of studies of adolescents and young adults (aged 14 — 30) indicates that those who had ever used e-cigarettes were 3.62 times more likely to report using cigarettes at follow - up compared with those who had not used e - cigarettes.11 This finding was robust and remained
significant when adjusting for known risk
factors associated with cigarette smoking, including demographic, psychosocial, and behavioral variables such
as cigarette susceptibility.
Clifford Nass and I have demonstrated a
significant negative relation between government expenditures and rates of Protestant church membership in 1950 and 1980, taking states
as the unit of analysis.12 This effect appears to hold
when other
factors influencing church membership, such
as religious composition, urbanization, region, and migration, are held constant.
However,
when adjusting for
factors such
as breastfeeding knowledge, intentions, and social support, the group effect was not
significant.
In the court's majority opinion, Kagan described the two - part analysis utilized by the high court
when plaintiffs allege racial gerrymandering
as follows: «First, the plaintiff must prove that «race was the predominant
factor motivating the legislature's decision to place a
significant number of voters within or without a particular district.»
These results remained
significant even
when other
factors affecting health were taken into account, such
as socio - economic status, education, weight, existing disease and level of physical function.
However,
when the scientists accounted for other
factors known to influence concentrations — such
as a mother» s age and how much fish she ate — the association was
significant for only two chemicals: a byproduct of the insecticide lindane called beta - HCH and a DDT metabolite.
«These differences remained statistically
significant and robust even
when we controlled for multiple known risk
factors for initiating cigarette smoking, such
as age, sex, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sensation seeking, parental smoking and friend smoking,» Dr. Primack said.
These modifications influence
when and where particular genes are expressed and appear to have
significant impacts on disease risk, suggesting explanations for how environmental
factors such
as maternal smoking during pregnancy can influence a child's risk of later health problems.
When the researchers accounted for other risk
factors for Alzheimer's, such
as risk genes, diabetes, heart disease, cholesterol levels and weight, this
significant association was lost suggesting that these drinks are not the whole story.
Three recent experimental studies focused on low consumption / exposure.949596 In one study, 29 smokers each consumed a single cigarette, immediately after which they had a
significant decrease in blood vessel output power and
significant increase in blood vessel ageing level and remaining blood volume 25 minutes later,
as markers of atherosclerosis.94 In another study, human coronary artery endothelial cells were exposed to the smoke equivalent to one cigarette, which led to activation of oxidant stress sensing transcription
factor NFR2 and up - regulation of cytochrome p450, considered to have a role in the development of heart disease.95 These effects were not seen
when heart cells were exposed to the vapour from one e - cigarette.95 A study exposed adult mice to low intensity tobacco smoke (two cigarettes) for one to two months and found adverse histopathological effects on brain cells.96
However, these apparent risk differences among races almost disappeared (dropping from twice
as likely, a
significant difference, to no more than one - and - a-half times
as likely, an insignificant difference)
when researchers used statistical techniques to exclude the two traditional risk
factors for heart disease.
As the teenager who insists her given name is Lady Bird - in the sense that she gave it to herself - Ronan is carrying much of the weight of this female - centred drama at a moment
when such
factors are especially
significant.
When we controlled for
factors such
as school racial composition, grades served, and religiosity, the coefficient on tuition became insignificant in Louisiana, but remained highly
significant for the enrollment measure.
To get out from those provisions of No Child Left Behind, Oregon promised the feds in 2012 that by summer 2013, Oregon would have a plan to use student achievement gains
as «a
significant factor»
when evaluating teachers and principals.
Socioeconomic status single largest
factor As early as when children enter kindergarten, there are already significant achievement gaps as a result of socioeconomic statu
As early
as when children enter kindergarten, there are already significant achievement gaps as a result of socioeconomic statu
as when children enter kindergarten, there are already
significant achievement gaps
as a result of socioeconomic statu
as a result of socioeconomic status.
To be sure, a variety of societal and individual
factors — such
as the income level of a student's family — also affect educational outcomes.30 But
when controlling for these
factors, teacher quality makes a
significant difference for students» test scores and other educational outcomes.
The
significant growth can be translated
as ominous gloom for small publishers
when the raw costs increased but there were risk
factors to hamper the overall growth.
When finding dividend stocks, look at these key
factors By finding dividend stocks to hold in your portfolio, the income you earn can supply a
significant percentage of your total return —
as much
as a third of your gains.
As this is the most
significant cost of borrowing you need to carefully consider this
factor when applying for a consolidation loan.
The therapeutic dotential of dietary precursor modulation by a fish - oil - supplemented diet (n - 3 fatty acids), such
as eicosapentaenoic acid (C20: 5,n - 3) and docosahexaenoic acid (C22: 6,n - 3) in the therapy of ulcerative colitis has been shown to result in a 35 % to 50 % decrease in neutrophil production of LTB4.28
Significant improvement in symptoms and histologic appearance of the rectal mucosa has been observed in several small series of patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis given fish oil at 3 to 4 g daily for 2 to 6 months in uncontrolled studies.29 However, a larger, randomized, double - blind trial comprising 96 patients with ulcerative colitis failed to reveal any benefit in remission maintenance or treatment of relapse on 4.5 g of eicosapentaenoic acid daily, despite a significant reduction in LTB4 synthesis by blood peripheral polymorphonuclear cells.30 It should be emphasized, however, that the anti-inflammatory actions of the fish oils, in addition to inhibition of LTB4, include suppression of IL - 1 and platelet activating factor synthesis and scavenging of free oxygen radicals.30 The impact of increased lipid peroxidation after fish oil supplementation should be considered when altering the n - 6: n - 3 fatty acid ratio.31 Antioxidant supplementation may be able to counteract the potentially adverse effects of n - 3 f
Significant improvement in symptoms and histologic appearance of the rectal mucosa has been observed in several small series of patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis given fish oil at 3 to 4 g daily for 2 to 6 months in uncontrolled studies.29 However, a larger, randomized, double - blind trial comprising 96 patients with ulcerative colitis failed to reveal any benefit in remission maintenance or treatment of relapse on 4.5 g of eicosapentaenoic acid daily, despite a
significant reduction in LTB4 synthesis by blood peripheral polymorphonuclear cells.30 It should be emphasized, however, that the anti-inflammatory actions of the fish oils, in addition to inhibition of LTB4, include suppression of IL - 1 and platelet activating factor synthesis and scavenging of free oxygen radicals.30 The impact of increased lipid peroxidation after fish oil supplementation should be considered when altering the n - 6: n - 3 fatty acid ratio.31 Antioxidant supplementation may be able to counteract the potentially adverse effects of n - 3 f
significant reduction in LTB4 synthesis by blood peripheral polymorphonuclear cells.30 It should be emphasized, however, that the anti-inflammatory actions of the fish oils, in addition to inhibition of LTB4, include suppression of IL - 1 and platelet activating
factor synthesis and scavenging of free oxygen radicals.30 The impact of increased lipid peroxidation after fish oil supplementation should be considered
when altering the n - 6: n - 3 fatty acid ratio.31 Antioxidant supplementation may be able to counteract the potentially adverse effects of n - 3 fatty acids.
Finally, I think what the media really want to know
when they ask about Katrina and global warming is whether the connection is «
significant», and I don't think there's consensus there, partly
as Gavin says, that's a matter of semantics, partly it's a genuine disagreement
as to how important global warming is where hurricanes are concerned compared to other
factors, and how «
significant» an argument the influence of global warming on hurricanes is for deciding energy policy.
How UAH (University of Alabama, Huntsville) satellite temperature data supports Urban Heat (UHI)
as a real and
significant factor when estimating global temperatures.
But your post starts with «How UAH (University of Alabama, Huntsville) satellite temperature data supports Urban Heat (UHI)
as a real and
significant factor when estimating global temperatures.»
Although the financial value of a company is always a crucial
factor when it comes to the due diligence process of any merger and acquisition, the intellectual property it owns is equally
as important,
as this will account for a
significant percentage of the overall value
when merging companies are weighing up their assets.
They can also be asked to provide an opinion on other important
factors that should be borne in mind
when considering a business case, such
as issues of liquidity and whether one spouse can draw
significant sums from a business to meet a financial settlement.
Despite expressing his concern that there was «a
significant potential» that the litigation was being conducted in a «disproportionate» manner, and that it may be the case that, in making an order, the parties might exhaust all of the resources available to them, Moylan J felt that the
factor that warranted the most weight,
when deciding whether to exercise the discretionary power to make an order, was the obligation, so far
as practicable, «to ensure or to seek to ensure that the parties [were] on an equal footing».
As expected the colors and black levels are incredible here and deliver a
significant wow
factor when using the display.
These
factors,
as well
as others such
as interpersonal ability and computer skills can be
significant considerations
when brining a new office administrator on board.
This is supported by Szatmari's work in Canada, which showed that family dysfunction and, for boys, service needs disappeared
as significant variables associated with ADHD
when comorbidity for other disorders were
factored in, of which by the far the most common was CD.31 Unsurprisingly, abused children with ADHD have poorer outcomes in adulthood, but that could have several alternative explanations
as there are many confounders that could account for these differences in outcome.
It is unclear if the association is causal or rather if substance abuse is secondary to another
factor, such
as depression or hopelessness.9 In the present study, alcohol, marijuana, and other drug use remained
significant even
when the effects of other
factors, including a measure of emotional health, were taken into account.
When that's applied to us, there is danger that it might «blame the victims» and might not account for
significant contributing
factors such
as the history of colonisation, ongoing poverty and racism, and the need for local community ownership and partnerships.
When examining suicidal behaviour, risk in the context of childhood adversity, sexual abuse, physical abuse and parental divorce emerged
as significant risk
factors for lifetime suicide attempts in the total sample.
While the financial burden of a divorce is often a
significant motivating
factor in settlement,
when you owe a lot at the time you are making these important decisions, that
factor will weigh heavily on you
as you decide whether or not to settle.
One indicator of family socio - economic disadvantage (low parental education) remain
as a
significant predictor of poor father - child relationship
when the child was aged 10,
as in the multivariable model considering only early life
factors.
The following findings show examples of statistically
significant relationships between poverty duration and a range of child outcomes, although these only held
when other
factors, such
as parents» work intensity and education, were not taken into account.
When using the WOC
factors as dependent variables, no corresponding
significant model could be developed.
Several longitudinal studies have indicated that returning to full - time work after a brief maternity leave was a risk
factor that compromised maternal mental health (depression and anxiety), especially
when shorter leaves coincided with maternal fatigue, poor general health, poor social support, marital concerns, and other risk factors.17, 18 When mothers in the Wisconsin Maternity Leave and Health Study were contacted one year after they had given birth, no significant differences were noted between home - makers, part - time, and full - time employed women in measures of mental health such as depression, anxiety and self - est
when shorter leaves coincided with maternal fatigue, poor general health, poor social support, marital concerns, and other risk
factors.17, 18
When mothers in the Wisconsin Maternity Leave and Health Study were contacted one year after they had given birth, no significant differences were noted between home - makers, part - time, and full - time employed women in measures of mental health such as depression, anxiety and self - est
When mothers in the Wisconsin Maternity Leave and Health Study were contacted one year after they had given birth, no
significant differences were noted between home - makers, part - time, and full - time employed women in measures of mental health such
as depression, anxiety and self - esteem.
The internalizing x externalizing interaction
factor was a statistically
significant predictor of the intercept for dichotomous variables
when it was specified at W1, W2, W4, and W5, βs = − 11.80 to − 3.23, ps < 0.05, and the nature of this interaction was similar to that described in our main analysis with W3 specified
as the intercept.
When purchasing a
significant property, buyers must consider several
factors that affect the luxury space such
as global conditions, like foreign economic growth,
as well
as the timing of the purchase.