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Biological Research For Nursing (BRN) is a peer-reviewed quarterly journal that helps nurse researchers, educators, and practitioners integrate information from many basic disciplines; biology, physiology, chemistry, health policy, business, engineering, education, communication and the social sciences into nursing research, theory and clinical practice. Average time from submission to first decision: 26 days View full journal description

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Cortisol Analysis Using a Novel Method of Saliva Collection: Method and Application in Preterm Infants

  • Marliese Dion Nist PhD, RNC-NIC
  • Nicole Cistone PhD, RNC-NIC
  • Claire Packer RN, BSN
  • Abigail B. Shoben PhD
  • Christine A. Fortney PhD, RN, FPCN, FAAN
  • Rita H. Pickler PhD, RN, FAAN
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The Theoretical Intersection of Plant-Based Diets, Alzheimer’s, and Cardiovascular Disease

  • Tricia Rae VanCleef MSN, MPH, RN, DipACLM
  • Emily J. Jones PhD, RNC-OB, FAAN, FAHA, FPCNA
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Psychobiological Predictors of Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Veterans: Associations Among PTSD, Homocysteine, and B Vitamins

  • Christina Coyle PhD, RN, FNP-BC, NEA-BC
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Editorial

  • Carolyn Baratta Yucha RN, PhD, FAAN
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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Resistance Training on Quality of Life, Depression, Muscle Strength, and Functional Exercise Capacity in Older Adults Aged 60 Years or More

  • Sholeh Khodadad Kashi PhD
  • Zahra Sadat Mirzazadeh PhD
  • Vahid Saatchian PhD
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Wii Fit-Based Biofeedback Rehabilitation Among Post-Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trial

  • Seyedeh Maryam Ghazavi Dozin MSc
  • Nasser Mohammad Rahimi PhD
  • Reza Aminzadeh PhD
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Effect of Exercise Training on Some Anti-Inflammatory Adipokines, High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein, and Clinical Outcomes in Sedentary Adults With Metabolic Syndrome

  • Kelian Gao
  • Zhanguo Su
  • Junyan Meng
  • Yuzhong Yao
  • LiGuang Li
  • Yiping Su
  • Gholam Rasul Mohammad Rahimi
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The Impact of Group Music Therapy on Depression and Cognition in Elderly Persons With Dementia: A Randomized Controlled Study

  • Hsin Chu PhD, MD
  • Chyn-Yng Yang MS, RN
  • Yu Lin MS, RN
  • Keng-Liang Ou PhD, MD
  • Tso-Ying Lee PhD, RN
  • Anthony Paul O’Brien PhD, RN
  • Kuei-Ru Chou PhD, RN
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Effect of Exercise Training on Some Anti-Inflammatory Adipokines, High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein, and Clinical Outcomes in Sedentary Adults With Metabolic Syndrome

  • Kelian Gao
  • Zhanguo Su
  • Junyan Meng
  • Yuzhong Yao
  • LiGuang Li
  • Yiping Su
  • Gholam Rasul Mohammad Rahimi
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Comparing E-Cigarettes and Traditional Cigarettes in Relation to Myocardial Infarction, Arrhythmias, and Sudden Cardiac Death: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

  • Mohammed I. Yacoub PhD, RN
  • Aziz Aslanoğlu PhD, RN
  • Fadi Khraim PhD, RN
  • Anas Alsharawneh PhD, RN
  • Raghad Abdelkader PhD, RN
  • Wesam T. Almagharbeh PhD, RN
  • Asim Abdullah Alhejaili PhD, RN
  • Bassam Dhafer Alshahrani PhD, RN
  • Dena Eltabey Sobeh PhD, RN
  • Mudathir M. Eltayeb PhD, RN
  • Rami A. Elshatarat PhD, RN
  • Zyad T. Saleh PhD, RN
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Wii Fit-Based Biofeedback Rehabilitation Among Post-Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trial

  • Seyedeh Maryam Ghazavi Dozin MSc
  • Nasser Mohammad Rahimi PhD
  • Reza Aminzadeh PhD
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Biomarkers of Stress and Inflammation in Children

  • Sara L. Davis PhD, RN, PCNS-BC
  • Mary Latimer MS, PhD
  • Marti Rice PhD, RN, FAAN
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