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Differing definitions of contrast-induced nephropathy
O Toprak
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Graphical abstract of the study design, PHDI‐US adherence characteristics, and associations with mortality risk among U.S. adults in NHANES 1999–2020. ABSTRACT This study utilized the Planetary Health Diet Index for the United States (PHDI‐US), a dietary index developed and validated for the U.S.
Tongle Yin +9 more
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ABSTRACT Background Diabetic nephropathy is among the most critical long‐term complications linked to diabetes, substantially influencing both morbidity and mortality. Although it was once largely associated with adults, diabetic kidney disease (DKD) has now become a leading source of kidney complications among children worldwide.
Iran Malekzadeh +6 more
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ABSTRACT Background and Aim Endogenous erythropoietin (EPO) deficiency has been associated with anemia in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and renal injury. The purpose of this study was to characterize EPO levels and anemia in Vietnamese patients with T2DM and chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Nguyen Ngoc Anh +3 more
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Vascular Calcification: Mechanisms, Models, and Therapies
ABSTRACT Vascular calcification represents an active multifactorial process that mirrors several key features of skeletal bone mineralization. Clinically, it is characterized by diminished arterial compliance and increased arterial wall stiffness, both of which serve as independent predictors of significant adverse cardiovascular events.
Wenya Zhu +5 more
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The Role of Endothelin‐1 in Autoimmune Diseases: Mechanistic Insights and Therapeutic Targets
The Role of Endothelin‐1 in Autoimmune Diseases. NF‐κB: nuclear factor kappa‐B; MAPK: mitogen‐activated protein kinase; PI3K: phosphoinositide 3‐kinase; ROS: reactive oxygen species; CTGF: connective tissue growth factor; TGF‐β: transforming growth factor‐β.
Xun Gong +5 more
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Diabetes mellitus causes significant damage to the male reproductive system. Sirt1/Nrf2/HO‐1 signaling pathway acts as a line of defense against ROS in reproductive organs. In STZ‐induced diabetic rats, the proapoptotic Bax protein expression was found to be elevated, whereas the antiapoptotic Bcl‐2 protein expression was reduced.
Edanur Güler Ekmen +3 more
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Using a clinical abdominal CT protocol, all three DECT techniques accurately quantified iodine. Rapid kV‐switching achieved the lowest detectable and quantifiable iodine concentrations, while dual‐layer DECT provided the highest normalised contrast‐to‐noise ratio on 40‐keV virtual monoenergetic images.
Chonsitron Sirituenlee +7 more
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Therapeutic Options for IgA Pemphigus in Patients Refractory to Dapsone
ABSTRACT IgA pemphigus is a rare autoimmune blistering disorder with limited therapeutic guidance available due to its rarity and complex presentation. This comprehensive analysis evaluates the therapeutic outcomes of 67 published patients, emphasising the significant role of dapsone as the first‐line treatment.
Lorenz Frasheri +2 more
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