Do common NOD2/CARD15 and TLR4 Polymorphisms Are Associated with Crohn 's Disease Phenotypes in Southeastern Brazilians?
Variants of NOD2/CARD15 and TLR4 do not confer susceptibility to IBD, but appear to determine CD phenotypes in this southeastern Brazilian population.
The level of coverage of smoking and health in the news media may play an important role in determining the rate of population smoking cessation, but not initiation. In countries where cessation has lagged, advocates should work to increase the newsworthiness of smoking and health issues.