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Association is not causation: treatment effects cannot be estimated from observational data in heart failure [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Aims: Treatment ‘effects’ are often inferred from non-randomized and observational studies. These studies have inherent biases and limitations, which may make therapeutic inferences based on their results unreliable.
Campbell, Ross T.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Small vesicles, big potential: A review of innovative exosome delivery and molecular mechanisms in preclinical myocardial infarction models

open access: yesAnimal Models and Experimental Medicine, EarlyView.
This narrative review discusses animal models of exosome‐based myocardial infarction treatments. Emerging techniques aim to improve exosome stability, targeting, and bioavailability for MI treatment as drug delivery vehicles and regenerative mediators that promote myocardial regeneration. Abstract Exosomes have emerged as promising therapeutic carriers,
Chayanisa Phutiyothin   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of eprosartan on target organ protection

open access: yesVascular Health and Risk Management, 2006
Alejandro de la SierraHypertension Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Clínic, IDIBAPS, University of Barcelona, SpainAbstract: Hypertension is the most important cardiovascular risk factor for stroke.
Alejandro de la Sierra
doaj  

Statins and the vasculopathy of systemic sclerosis: potential therapeutic agents? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
It has been postulated that endothelial cell injury is the initiating event in the pathogenesis of systemic sclerosis, causing attraction, attachment, migration and infiltration of activated T-cells and subsequent production of cytokines and growth ...
Derk, Chris T., Jimenez, Sergio A.
core   +2 more sources

Beyond right or wrong: How partial credit scoring on multiple‐choice questions improves student performance and assessment perceptions

open access: yesBritish Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Aims In this study, we examined the effects of assigning partial credit to selected answer choices on student performance and perceptions in a pharmacology course using Type A multiple‐choice questions (MCQs). Methods Partial credit scoring was incorporated into quizzes and exams in a 10‐week pharmacology course for postbaccalaureate premedical ...
Stephen D. Schneid   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Combining angiotensin-receptor blockers with angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors [PDF]

open access: yesCanadian Medical Association Journal, 2011
See related research article by McAlister and colleagues at [www.cmaj.ca/cgi/doi/10.1503/cmaj.101333][1]. In this issue, McAlister and colleagues looked at the safety of combining angiotensin-receptor blockers with angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (combination therapy) using ...
openaire   +2 more sources

Trends in 25 years of antihypertensive agent utilization in Croatia – an alert for scientific community and healthcare providers

open access: yesBritish Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Aims Hypertension is a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular mortality worldwide. This study aimed to evaluate 25‐year trends in antihypertensive agent (AHA) utilization in Croatia between 2000 and 2024. Methods We conducted a national, population‐based analysis using IMS and IQVIA pharmaceutical databases.
Andrej Belančić   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Present and Future in the Treatment of Diabetic Kidney Disease

open access: yesJournal of Diabetes Research, 2015
Diabetic kidney disease is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease. Albuminuria is recognized as the most important prognostic factor for chronic kidney disease progression.
Borja Quiroga   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Clinical pharmacology and prescribing education: An updated medical school curriculum from the British Pharmacological Society

open access: yesBritish Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Aims Prescribing is a complex, essential skill that doctors must acquire to practice medicine safely and effectively. The British Pharmacological Society has historically provided a core curriculum to guide clinical pharmacology and prescribing education in UK medical schools.
Dagan O. Lonsdale   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect on Mortality of Higher Versus Lower β-Blocker (Metoprolol Succinate or Carvedilol) Dose in Patients With Heart Failure [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
This study aimed to compare the effect of β-blocker dose and heart rate (HR) on mortality in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).
Ajam, Samer   +4 more
core   +1 more source

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