The relationship between epicardial fat thickness and gestational diabetes mellitus [PDF]
Aim: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with cardiovascular diseases; however, the relationship between epicardial fat thickness (EFT) and GDM remains unclear.
Gökay Nar +5 more
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Helicobacter pylori Infection as a Risk Factor for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Case-Control Study in Ethiopia. [PDF]
Background and Aims. Hepatocellular carcinoma is a major cause of cancer death worldwide, accounting for over half a million deaths per year. Its incidence varies with geographic locations and the type of etiologic factors. In Ethiopia, unidentified causes of liver disease are of sizeable proportion.
Mekonnen HD +4 more
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Growth factors reléase on P-PRP activeted with trombin assessment assay [PDF]
The development of platelet concentrates has generated great expectations in bone surgery. These compounds provides autologous growth factors for tissue healing and regeneration, but disparity of methods hinders the patterns of use.
Bonete Lluch, D. +3 more
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Different berries and berry fractions have various but slightly positive effects on the associated variables of metabolic diseases on overweight and obese women [PDF]
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Kallio, H. +6 more
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Clinical, laboratory and pathological findings in dogs experimentally infected with Angiostrongylus vasorum [PDF]
The aim of this comparative study was to investigate the development of clinical signs and accompanying haematological, coproscopic and pathological findings as a basis for the monitoring of health condition of Angiostrongylus vasorum infected dogs.
A Martínez-Moreno +53 more
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Assessment oxidative stress biomarkers –neuroprostanes and dihomo-isoprostanes- in elite triathletes urine after two weeks of moderate altitude training [PDF]
This randomized and controlled trial investigated whether the increase in elite training at different altitudes altered the oxidative stress biomarkers of the nervous system.
Casas-Pina, Teresa +10 more
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BACKGROUND Transfusion of cryopreserved platelets (cryoplatelets) is not common but may replace standard liquid‐preserved platelets (PLTs) in specific circumstances. To better understand cryoplatelet function, frozen concentrates from different manufacturing sites were compared. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS Cryoplatelets from Denver, Colorado (DEN); Sydney,
Katrijn R. Six +7 more
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Immune cell counts and risks of respiratory infections among infants exposed pre- and postnatally to organochlorine compounds: a prospective study [PDF]
Background Early-life chemical exposure may influence immune system development, subsequently affecting child health. We investigated immunomodulatory potentials of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and p,p'-DDE in infants.
Anders Glynn +63 more
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ATP Augments von Willebrand Factor-dependent Shear-induced Platelet Aggregation through Ca2+-Calmodulin and Myosin Light Chain Kinase Activation [PDF]
peer reviewedShear stress triggers von Willebrand factor (VWF) binding to platelet glycoprotein Ibalpha and subsequent integrin alpha(IIb)beta(3)-dependent platelet aggregation. Concomitantly, nucleotides are released from plateletdense granules, and ADP
Cornelissen, Heidi +5 more
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Is Neutrophil‐to‐Lymphocyte Ratio a Predictor of Coronary Artery Disease in Western Indians?
Introduction. The current study was designed to evaluate the association of neutrophil‐to‐lymphocyte ratio (NLR) with coronary artery disease (CAD) presence. We also aimed to propose a suitable cut‐off of NLR for diagnosis of CAD in Western Indians. Methods.
Kamal Sharma +4 more
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