Differences in physical functioning did not persist in this study possibly because body image also contributes to one's perception of physical health and physical functioning is linked to pulmonary function.
Overall, therefore, while underestimation may still persist in this study, the short interval duration reduces the potential for overestimation of behavioural rates, which may be problematic in longer-duration coding intervals and which may produce less credible data.
After 5000 cal yr BP the more humid climate conditions resulted in the expansion of broadleaf forests, which persisted in the study area until 2000 cal yr BP.
The overall goal of the study was to determine whether lung function deteriorated and fibrosis persisted in this model such that in future studies the model may be useful for testing clinically relevant anti-fibrotic agents during established and sustained fibrosis.
The magnitude of association persisted in studies applying biomarkers, studies using aggregate data on arsenic exposure, studies adjusting for adequate potential confounders, and high-quality studies.
This association persisted in our study after adjustment for air pollutant levels (NO2, SO2, PM2.5) within the previous 24 and 48 hr of the eNO measure, indicating that it was not confounded by an unmeasured acute effect.
However, the association between oral hygiene indicators persisted in our study after excluding tobacco users from the analysis.
The direction and magnitude of the association persisted in studies applying biomarkers/individual arsenic data, prospective studies, studies adjusting for adequate potential confounders, and high-quality studies (Table 2).
His father's death and the unexpected seizure of his legacy by certain members of the family brought him grief and impoverishment during his seven-year stay at Bologna, but he persisted in his studies.
