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Lower circulating irisin is associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus by Liu, Jian-Jun, Wong, Melvin D.S, Toy, Wan Ching, Tan, Clara S.H, Liu, Sylvia, Ng, Xiao Wei, Tavintharan, Subramaniam, Sum, Chee Fang, Lim, Su Chi

“…Abstract Aims Irisin is a novel myokine secreted in response to PPAR-γ co-activator-1α (PGC-1α) activation. Earlier studies suggested that PGC-1α expression…”
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Urinary Haptoglobin Predicts Rapid Renal Function Decline in Asians With Type 2 Diabetes and Early Kidney Disease by Liu, Jian-Jun, Liu, Sylvia, Wong, Melvin D. S, Gurung, Resham Lal, Lim, Su Chi

“…Context: A recent study suggested that urinary haptoglobin may be a novel biomarker to improve predictive performance of albuminuria in type 2 diabetes…”
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Relationship between circulating irisin, renal function and body composition in type 2 diabetes by Liu, Jian-Jun, Liu, Sylvia, Wong, Melvin D.S, Tan, Clara S.H, Tavintharan, Subramaniam, Sum, Chee Fang, Lim, Su Chi

“…Abstract Aims Chronic kidney disease (CKD) secondary to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with multifaceted energy dysmetabolism. We aim to study…”
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Selenium speciation influences bioaccumulation in Limnodynastes peronii tadpoles by Lanctôt, C.M., Melvin, S.D., Cresswell, T.

“…•Differences in SeIV and SeVI bioaccumulation and biodistribution were assessed.•Limnodynastes peronii tadpoles accumulated more selenite than…”
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Genetic variants in the receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) gene were associated with circulating soluble RAGE level but not with renal function among Asians with type 2 diabetes: a genome-wide association study by Lim, Su Chi, Dorajoo, Rajkumar, Zhang, Xiao, Wang, Ling, Ang, Su Fen, Tan, Clara Si Hua, Yeoh, Lee Ying, Ng, Xiao Wei, Li, Na, Su, Chang, Liu, Sylvia, Wong, Melvin D S, Low, Kiat Mun Serena, Yao, Amy Ou, Babitha, Jeevith, Fun, Sharon, Zhou, Shiyi, Lee, Simon Biing Ming, Tang, Wern Ee, Tavintharan, Subramaniam, Sum, Chee Fang, Liu, Jian-Jun

“…The soluble receptor for advanced glycation end products (sRAGE) has been shown to play an important role in diabetic complications. We conducted genome-wide…”
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Behaviour, development and metal accumulation in striped marsh frog tadpoles (Limnodynastes peronii) exposed to coal mine wastewater by Lanctôt, C., Bennett, W., Wilson, S., Fabbro, L., Leusch, F.D.L., Melvin, S.D.

“…•Striped marsh frog tadpoles were exposed to coal mine wastewater from two dams.•One dam resulted in high mortality, while the other delayed development but…”
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Association of plasma soluble α-klotho with pro-endothelin-1 in patients with type 2 diabetes by Liu, Jian-Jun, Liu, Sylvia, Morgenthaler, Nils G, Wong, Melvin D.S, Tavintharan, Subramaniam, Sum, Chee Fang, Lim, Su Chi

“…Abstract Objectives To study the relationship between plasma soluble klotho (sKlotho) and pro-endothelin-1 (proET-1) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM)…”
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Locomotor and behavioural responses of empire gudgeons (Hypseleotris compressa) exposed to coal mine wastewater by Lanctôt, C., Melvin, S.D., Leusch, F.D.L., Wilson, S., Fabbro, L.

“…Coal mining generates large quantities of complex effluent and may pose a threat to aquatic wildlife. Despite this, few studies have explored the consequences…”
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Effects of the glyphosate-based herbicide Roundup WeatherMax® on metamorphosis of wood frogs (Lithobates sylvaticus) in natural wetlands by Lanctôt, C., Robertson, C., Navarro-Martín, L., Edge, C., Melvin, S.D., Houlahan, J., Trudeau, V.L.

“…•We examined the effects of Roundup WeatherMax® on wood frog development in wetlands.•Results present little evidence that this herbicide influences growth and…”
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Comparative sensitivity of aquatic invertebrate and vertebrate species to wastewater from an operational coal mine in central Queensland, Australia by Lanctôt, C., Wilson, S.P., Fabbro, L., Leusch, F.D.L., Melvin, S.D.

“…Coal excavation and refinement processes generate substantial volumes of contaminated effluent that may be detrimental to aquatic ecosystems. As such,…”
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Effects of coal mine wastewater on locomotor and non-locomotor activities of empire gudgeons (Hypseleotris compressa) by Lanctôt, C., Melvin, S.D., Fabbro, L., Leusch, F.D.L., Wilson, S.P.

“…Coal mining represents an important industry in many countries, but concerns exist about the possible adverse effects of minewater releases on aquatic animals…”
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Metabolomic indicators for low-light stress in seagrass by Griffiths, L.L., Melvin, S.D., Connolly, R.M., Pearson, R.M., Brown, C.J.

“…•Strong signals of stress response revealed in metabolomics with Zostera muelleri.•Metabolite indicators of low-light stress are consistent with reduced…”
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Effects of the glyphosate-based herbicide Roundup WeatherMax registered on metamorphosis of wood frogs (Lithobates sylvaticus) in natural wetlands by Lanctot, C, Robertson, C, Navarro-Martin, L, Edge, C, Melvin, S D, Houlahan, J, Trudeau, V L

“…Amphibian tadpoles develop in aquatic environments where they are susceptible to the effects of pesticides and other environmental contaminants…”
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Effects of the glyphosate-based herbicide Roundup WeatherMax® on metamorphosis of wood frogs (Lithobates sylvaticus) in natural wetlands by LANCTOT, C, ROBERTSON, C, NAVARRO-MARTIN, L, EDGE, C, MELVIN, S. D, HOULAHAN, J, TRUDEAU, V. L

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Evaluation of Short-Term Fish Reproductive Bioassays for Predicting Effects of a Canadian Bleached Kraft Mill Effluent by van den Heuvel, Michael R., Martel, Pierre H., Kovacs, Tibor G., MacLatchy, Deborah L., Van Der Kraak, Glen J., Parrott, Joanne L., McMaster, Mark E., O'Connor, Brian I., Melvin, Steven D., Hewitt, L. Mark

“…Abstract Under the Canadian Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM) program for pulp and paper effluents, the observation of a national response pattern of…”
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The Effects of Final Treated Effluent and In-Mill Waste Streams from a Canadian Thermomechanical Pulp and Paper Mill on Mummichog (Fundulus heteroclitus) Reproduction by Bosker, T, Hewitt, L M, Munkittrick, K R, Melvin, S D, MacLatchy, D L

“…Abstract The effect on fish reproduction of final treated effluent from a thermomechanical pulp mill in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, was studied using…”
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Risk Factors Associated with Arterial Stiffness in Diabetic Nephropathy in an Asian Population Cohort by Lim Su Chi, Phua E Joo, Sharon F Nne, Amizah B Asrap, Wong DS Melvin, Tan SH Clara, Liu J Jun, Toy W Ching, Ng X Wei, Lau PX Dawn, Pek LT Sharon, Woon Kaing, Lin LF Bernice, S Tavintharan, Sum C Fang

“…Introduction. Individuals with diabetic nephropathy (DN) are at risk for cardiovascular disease. Arterial stiffness summarizes an individual’s global…”
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Curbing the Urge to Image by Litkowski, Patricia E., MD, Smetana, Gerald W., MD, Zeidel, Mark L., MD, Blanchard, Melvin S., MD

“…Abstract Health care costs in the United States have grown rapidly over the past several decades. As a result, there has been increasing interest in strategies…”
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Identifying Children at Very Low Risk for Blunt Intra-Abdominal Injury in Whom CT of the Abdomen Can Be Avoided Safely by Streck, Christian J., MD, FACS, Vogel, Adam M., MD, FACS, Zhang, Jingwen, MS, Huang, Eunice Y., MD, FACS, Santore, Matthew T., MD, FACS, Tsao, Kuojen, MD, FACS, Falcone, Richard A., MD, FACS, Dassinger, Melvin S., MD, FACS, Russell, Robert T., MD, FACS, Blakely, Martin L., MD, MS, FACS

“…Background Computed tomography is commonly used to rule out intra-abdominal injury (IAI) in children, despite associated cost and radiation exposure. Our…”
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The family visitor experience at heritage attractions: value creation within a service environment by Melvin, John D. S

“…The world is becoming characterised by services. This evolution is transforming the way people consume services, with significant implications for both…”
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