Inverted Variant of Takotsubo Syndrome Caused by Inhaled Adrenergic Beta-2 Agonists [PDF]
Takotsubo syndrome (TS) is an acute and reversible clinical syndrome characterized by transient hypokinesis of the left ventricular (LV) apex. Variant forms of LV dysfunction have been reported, including inverted Takotsubo syndrome (ITS), which ...
Marta de Sousa +4 more
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Drug-induced hyperglycemia in obstetrics: key offending drugs, mechanisms, and practical management [PDF]
IntroductionDrug-induced hyperglycemia is an important metabolic complication that may arise when medications disrupt insulin secretion, insulin sensitivity, or glucose homeostasis.
Jingyi Xu +9 more
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Beta 2-adrenergic pathway combats Alzheimer’s disease: Restoring cognition and synaptic integrity [PDF]
Alzheimer’s disease is typified by amyloid-beta oligomer-mediated synaptic disruption, neuroinflammation, and mitochondrial loss of function, culminating in cognitive decline.
Shaomin Li, Shan-Xue Jin
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Persistent bothersome urinary frequency following stereotactic body radiation therapy for clinically localized prostate cancer: rationale for prophylactic β3-agonist in men with elevated baseline international prostate symptom scores [PDF]
IntroductionStereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for clinically localized prostate cancer has been associated with prolonged acute obstructive and irritative lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).
Jennifer Zack +10 more
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Topical administration of adrenergic receptor pharmaceutics and nerve growth factor
Jena J SteinleDepartments of Ophthalmology and Anatomy and Neurobiology, Hamilton Eye Institute, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN 38163, USAAbstract: Topical application of nerve growth factor (NGF) and adrenergic receptor ...
Jena J Steinle
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Concerted action of human chorionic gonadotropin and norepinephrine on intracellular-free calcium in human granulosa-lutein cells [PDF]
Luteal cells are known to possess receptors for LH/hCG and receptors of the beta-adrenergic type. Interactions of specific agonists with either receptor lead to the activation of adenylate cyclase and subsequently to an increase of cAMP.
Föhr, K. J. +5 more
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Tailoring therapy for heart failure: the pharmacogenomics of adrenergic receptor signaling [PDF]
Grazia Daniela Femminella,1 Vincenzo Barrese,2,3 Nicola Ferrara,1,4 Giuseppe Rengo4 1Department of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University, Naples, Italy; 2Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Science and Odontostomatology, Federico II
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In rat adipocyte membranes, both beta-adrenergic agonists and beta-adrenergic antagonists competed with (--)[3H]dihydroalprenolol for high affinity (KD 2-4 nM) and low capacity binding sites.
E M Dax, J S Partilla, R I Gregerman
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Aim. To study the structure of antihypertensive drugs prescription in pregnant women in routine practice in Kursk and Chisinau.Material and methods. The study design was observational descriptive cross-sectional.
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Formoterol versus short-acting beta-agonists as relief medication for adults and children with asthma [PDF]
Background Formoterol is a long-acting beta(2)-agonist but because it has a fast onset of action it can also be used as a relief medication. Objectives To asses the efficacy and safety of formoterol as reliever therapy in comparison to short-acting ...
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