Publications by authors named "Sebastian Gruen"
Article Synopsis
- * A genome-wide association study (GWAS) involving over 13,000 to 33,000 participants revealed significant associations in word reading linked to specific genetic markers, while accounting for 13-26% of the variability in various language-related traits.
- * The research indicates a shared genetic factor among several language skills and establishes connections to brain structure associated with language processing, emphasizing the role of genetics in understanding human language abilities.
Background: The objective of this study is to evaluate rates of all-cause pneumonia among "at-risk" and "high-risk" children and adults in Germany-in comparison with age-stratified healthy counterparts-during the period following the 2006 recommendation for universal immunization of infants with pneumococcal conjugate vaccine.
Methods: Retrospective cohort design and healthcare claims information for 3.4 M persons in Germany (2009-2012) were employed.