Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the effect of PCSK9 R46L on low-density
lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), risk of ischemic heart disease (IHD), and mortality …

The use of a four‐level questionnaire to assess leisure time physical activity (PA) and its
validation is reviewed in this paper. This questionnaire was first published in 1968 and has …

Background Although the prevalence of asthma and morbidity related to asthma are
increasing, little is known about the natural history of lung function in adults with this …

Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is thought to result from an
accelerated decline in forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) over time. Yet it is …

ContextElevated nonfasting triglycerides indicate the presence of remnant lipoproteins,
which may promote atherosclerosis. ObjectiveTo test the hypothesis that very high levels of …

Background: Information about the influence of regular physical activity on the course of
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is scarce. A study was undertaken to …

Background Physical activity is associated with low mortality in men, but little is known about
the association in women, different age groups, and everyday activity. Objective To evaluate …

The function and morphology of knee extension/m. vastus lateralis and elbow flexion/m.
biceps brachii were studied in young (28±0.1 years, n= 7) and elderly (68±0.5 years, n= 8) …

The association between self-reported alcohol intake and the risk of future liver disease was
studied in a large population-based prospective cohort with 12-year follow-up. Alcohol …

Objective: To compare risk of myocardial infarction associated with smoking in men and
women, taking into consideration differences in smoking behaviour and a number of …