DEVELOPMENT OF A GENETIC RISK SCORE TO PREDICT THE RISK OF HYPERTENSION IN EUROPEAN ADOLESCENTS FROM THE HELENA STUDY

Development of a genetic risk score to predict the risk of hypertension in European adolescents from the HELENA study

IntroductionFrom genome wide association study (GWAS) a large number of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) have previously been associated with blood pressure (BP) levels.A combination of SNPs, forming a genetic risk score (GRS) could be considered as a useful genetic tool to identify individuals at risk of developing hypertension from early st

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Modelling Consumers’ Preferences for Time-Slot Based Home Delivery of Goods Bought Online: An Empirical Study in Christchurch

Background: Due to the remarkable growth in online retail sales in New Zealand, a large number of parcels are needed to be delivered to consumers’ doorsteps.Home deliveries in major New Zealand cities (e.g., Christchurch) typically occur between 9 a.m.and 6 p.m.on weekdays, when many home delivery attempts fail.This leads to adverse effects, such

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