MSCs (characterised by their adherence to plastic and morphology) were then expanded in a monolayer and used at low passage (passage < 2).
Committed users were characterised by a strong adherence to the use of alternatives and a strong belief that alternatives were a core part of their treatment.
Light microscopic observations showed modifications in the morphology of MCF-7TG cells after induction with Dex, characterised by rounding and loss of adherence to the flask.
3 Many of these 'hard-to-reach' groups have infectious TB, characterised by delays to diagnosis, poor adherence to treatment and are often lost to follow-up before treatment completion. 3 Congregate living and reluctance to engage with services complicate screening contacts to identify active cases and latent infections.
20 'Skills' can be characterised by separate but related constructs of adherence and competence.
This was to test the assumption that compared with pragmatic RCTs, efficacy RCTs are characterised by higher level of attention and adherence to treatment protocol as well as stricter criteria for patient selection and inclusion [ 111, 112].
Oral contraceptive (OC) use is, however, generally characterised by relatively high discontinuation rates and low adherence to treatment. 1 The reasons for discontinuation and poor adherence have been reported to be side effects as well as the fear of side effects.
Adherence to the Western diet pattern, characterised by high intakes of meat, fat, sweets and desserts, is often associated with increased risk of CRC 5 9 whereas strong adherence to the prudent pattern, characterised by high intakes of fruit, vegetable, fish and poultry, often shows an inverse 7 8 or null 5 6 10 association with CRC risk.
RDEB is characterised by an extremely severe blistering due to poor adherence of epidermis to the dermis caused by deficient type VII collagen (COLVII), the major component of the anchoring fibrils (Bruckner-Tuderman et al, 1999; Fine et al, 2008).
Improved physical health was also associated with higher adherence to the eggs and sweets pattern, characterised by high positive loadings of eggs, margarines, processed meat and sugar and sweets.
