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Clinical Neurology
Jose Jimenez-Torres, Juan F. Alcala-Diaz, Jose D. Torres-Pena, Francisco M. Gutierrez-Mariscal, Ana Leon-Acuna, Purificacion Gomez-Luna, Carolina Fernandez-Gandara, Gracia M. Quintana-Navarro, Jose C. Fernandez-Garcia, Pablo Perez-Martinez, Jose M. Ordovas, Javier Delgado-Lista, Elena M. Yubero-Serrano, Jose Lopez-Miranda
Summary: The study compared the effects of a Mediterranean diet and a low-fat diet on cardiovascular disease prevention, finding that the Mediterranean diet could reduce the progression of atherosclerosis, as shown by decreased IMT-CC and carotid plaque height.
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Hematology
Ibadete Bytyci, Rafik Shenouda, Per Wester, Michael Y. Henein
Summary: The meta-analysis revealed a linear relationship between coronary and carotid atherosclerosis, with carotid plaque features associated with coronary artery disease. Moderate correlations were found between carotid intima-media thickness and the severity of CAD, as well as carotid and coronary stenosis.
ARTERIOSCLEROSIS THROMBOSIS AND VASCULAR BIOLOGY
(2021)
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Spectroscopy
Aya Saad Radwan, Mahmoud M. Elkhoudary, Ghada M. Hadad, Fathalla Belal, Mohamed M. Salim
Summary: A highly sensitive and simple spectrofluorometric method was developed and validated for the determination of bilastine in its dosage forms and biological fluids. The proposed method has significant applications in the pharmaceutical industry and clinical practice.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2022)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Darui Gao, Rong Hua, Dina Jiesisibieke, Yanjun Ma, Chenglong Li, Sijing Wu, Qian Ma, Wuxiang Xie
Summary: This study used meta-analysis and meta-regression to investigate the effects of statin medications on coronary plaque volume. The results showed that statins promote plaque regression, which might be associated with their anti-inflammatory ability.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2022)
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Immunology
Robert Ndege, Omary Ngome, Fiona Vanobberghen, Farida Bani, Yvan Temba, Herieth Wilson, Jerry Hella, Winfrid Gingo, Mohamed Sasamalo, Dorcas Mnzava, Namvua Kimera, Hellen Hiza, John Wigayi, Herry Mapesi, Irene B. Kato, Francis Mhimbira, Klaus Reither, Manuel Battegay, Daniel H. Paris, Maja Weisser, Martin Rohacek
Summary: In this randomized two-center trial, a diagnostic algorithm including Extended Focused Assessment with Sonography for Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Tuberculosis did not increase the proportion of correctly managed patients with suspected extrapulmonary tuberculosis versus control, but increased definite tuberculosis.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sylwia Iwanczyk, Tomasz Lehmann, Artur Cieslewicz, Katarzyna Malesza, Patrycja Wozniak, Agnieszka Hertel, Grzegorz Krupka, Pawel P. Jagodzinski, Marek Grygier, Maciej Lesiak, Aleksander Araszkiewicz
Summary: MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are potential therapeutic targets and their role in patients with coronary artery aneurysmal disease (CAAD) is not well understood. This study aimed to confirm the differences in expression of preselected miRNAs and evaluate their usefulness as markers of CAAD. The study included 35 CAAD patients (Group 1) and two groups of 35 age and sex-matched patients (Group 2 and Group 3). The analysis showed that the levels of five preselected miRNAs were different in CAAD patients compared to Group 2 and Group 3. MiR-451a and miR-328 were found to significantly improve the prediction of CAAD.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Matthew J. Budoff, Joseph B. Muhlestein, Deepak L. Bhatt, Viet T. Le Pa, Heidi T. May, Kashif Shaikh, Chandana Shekar, April Kinninger, Suvasini Lakshmanan, Sion K. Roy, John Tayek, John R. Nelson
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the effects of IPE as an adjunct to statin therapy on atherosclerotic plaque characteristics in high-risk cardiovascular patients with persistently high triglyceride levels. The interim analysis at 9 months showed that while there was no significant change in low attenuation plaque, there was a slowing of total non-calcified plaque, total plaque, fibrous plaque, and calcified plaque in the IPE group compared to placebo.
CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH
(2021)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Mauro Amato, Massimo Buscema, Giulia Massini, Guido Maurelli, Enzo Grossi, Beatrice Frigerio, Alessio L. Ravani, Daniela Sansaro, Daniela Coggi, Cristina Ferrari, Antonio L. Bartorelli, Fabrizio Veglia, Elena Tremoli, Damiano Baldassarre
Summary: This study demonstrates that ACMs can improve the measurement precision of coronary lumen diameter and extract hidden arterial wall features from QCA images effectively.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2021)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Dawson Church, Amy Yang, Jeffrey Fannin, Katharina Blickheuser
Summary: This study evaluated the biological dimension of meditation and self-transcendent states, and found that autonomic self-regulation and transcendent states can be measured in both biological and psychological dimensions and are associated with pervasive health benefits.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
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Spectroscopy
Dina Alnohy, Samir Morshedy, Gamal Omran, Mokhtar Mabrouk, Wael Talaat
Summary: A simple, precise and inexpensive spectrofluorimetric method was developed for the assay of rivaroxaban raw material and its tablets. The method relies on the quenching effect of rivaroxaban on the fluorescence intensity of acetoxymercuric fluorescein (AMF). Parameters such as pH, AMF solution concentration, reaction time and diluting solvents were optimized. The developed method was validated according to ICH guidelines in terms of accuracy, precision, linearity, range, limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ).
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2023)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Daniel J. Goldstein, John D. Puskas, John H. Alexander, Helena L. Chang, James S. Gammie, Mary E. Marks, Alexander Iribarne, Yuliya Vengrenyuk, Samantha Raymond, Bradley S. Taylor, Orit Yarden, Eyal Orion, Francois Dagenais, Gorav Ailawadi, Michael W. A. Chu, J. Michael DiMaio, Jagat Narula, Ellen G. Moquete, Karen O'Sullivan, Judson B. Williams, Juan A. Crestanello, Mariell Jessup, Eric A. Rose, Vincent Scavo, Michael A. Acker, Marc Gillinov, Michael J. Mack, Annetine C. Gelijns, Patrick T. O'Gara, Alan J. Moskowitz, Emilia Bagiella, Pierre Voisine
Summary: In this study, the impact of external vein graft support devices on intimal hyperplasia did not reach statistical significance, but the overall mortality and major cardiac or cerebrovascular event rates were similar to other coronary artery bypass trials. Further investigation is needed to assess the effect of external support devices on long-term graft patency and clinical outcomes.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dalila Pinheiro Leal, Gustavo Henrique Ferreira Goncalinho, Thauany Martins Tavoni, Karen Lika Kuwabara, Ana Paula Paccanaro, Fatima Rodrigues Freitas, Celia Maria Cassaro Strunz, Luiz Antonio Machado Cesar, Raul Cavalcante Maranhao, Antonio de Padua Mansur
Summary: This study demonstrated the association between energy restriction and atorvastatin treatment with changes in lipid profile, serum Sirt-1 concentrations, and HDL function.
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Anesthesiology
Luying Chen, Jieling Huang, Yuling Zhang, Bo Qu, Xinyuan Wu, Wuhua Ma, Yuhui Li
Summary: In elderly patients with hip fractures, ultrasound assistance technique is superior to real-time ultrasound guidance technique for spinal anesthesia, with a higher success rate, shorter procedure time, and higher patient satisfaction.
ANESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA
(2022)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Do-Yoon Kang, Jung-Min Ahn, Sung-Cheol Yun, Seung-Ho Hur, Yun-Kyeong Cho, Cheol Hyun Lee, Soon Jun Hong, Subin Lim, Sang-Wook Kim, Hoyoun Won, Jun-Hyok Oh, Jeong Cheon Choe, Young Joon Hong, Yong-Hoon Yoon, Hoyun Kim, Yeonwoo Choi, Jinho Lee, Young Won Yoon, Soo-Joong Kim, Jang-Ho Bae, Duk-Woo Park, Seung-Jung Park
Summary: This study demonstrated that OCT-guided PCI was noninferior to IVUS-guided PCI in terms of major cardiovascular events at one year in patients with significant coronary artery lesions, with a lower incidence of major procedural complications in the OCT group compared to the IVUS group. There was no significant difference in the incidence of contrast-induced nephropathy between the two groups.
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Rehabilitation
Jia-Chi Wang, Po-Cheng Hsu, Kevin A. Wang, Wei-Ting Wu, Ke-Vin Chang
Summary: This study aimed to compare the efficacy of hydrodilatation with 40 mg triamcinolone acetonide (TA) and 10 mg TA in patients with adhesive capsulitis (AC). The results showed that both groups experienced improvements in SPADI, VAS score, and ROM at the 12-week follow-up, with no significant differences between the two. A low dose of TA would be preferable for ultrasound-guided hydrodilatation for AC considering the potential detrimental effects of corticosteroids on adjacent cartilage and tendons.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
