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Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Alexander disease (AxD) is a severe neurodegenerative disorder caused by gain‐of‐function mutations in the gene for GFAP, which lead to protein aggregation and a primary astrocytopathy. Symptoms vary, but failure to thrive (FTT) and frequent emesis are common and cause significant morbidity. Here we investigate GDF15, a member of the
Tracy L. Hagemann +6 more
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Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Mutations in myelin regulatory factor (MYRF) are linked to demyelinating disorders. We report a 38‐year‐old male who developed acute symmetric leukoencephalopathy mimicking a stroke following an influenza A virus infection. While clinical symptoms markedly improved with corticosteroids, MRI revealed persistent white matter lesions, contrasting
Jinghan Hu +5 more
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Postmenopausal hormonal therapy: Current status
Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2013 Many trials of the pros and cons of postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy have been done and this treatment has evolved over time. Here, we present a review and current status of this therapy.
V P Jyotsna
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Hospital Readmission After Traumatic Brain Injury Hospitalization in Community‐Dwelling Older Adults
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective To examine the risk of hospital readmission after an index hospitalization for TBI in older adults. Methods Using data from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study, we used propensity score matching of individuals with an index TBI‐related hospitalization to individuals with (1) non‐TBI hospitalizations (primary analysis)
Rachel Thomas +7 more
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Optimal management of sarcopenia [PDF]
, 2010 Sarcopenia is the progressive generalized loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function which occurs as a consequence of aging. With a growing older population, there has been great interest in developing approaches to counteract the effects of ...
Burton, Louise A., Sumukadas, Deepa
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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective We assessed whether circulating adipokines are associated with incident fractures in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods Three adipokines (adiponectin, leptin, and fibroblast growth factor [FGF]‐21) were measured using banked enrollment serum from participants in a longitudinal RA cohort.
Joshua F. Baker +9 more
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Obesity, type 2 diabetes and hormone replacement therapy vs. colorectal tumors in the elderly
Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 2017 Aims. A prophylaxis program for the early detection of colorectal cancer carried out by our department since the year 2000 has been extended to include people aged 65 and older. The subjects were asked additional questions regarding their dietary habits
Małgorzata Szamocka +4 more
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HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY AND CANCER
Zdravniški Vestnik, 2003 Background. Sex steroids are not known to damage DNA directly. They can stimulate or inhibit cell proliferation, and thus can modulate tumor developmental progression.Results.
Marjetka Uršič Vrščaj
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Diffusion‐Weighted Imaging for the Evaluation of the Sacroiliac Joint in Pediatric Patients
Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.Background Maturational signal in the sacroiliac joint (SIJ) of skeletally immature youth is often misinterpreted as inflammation. Diagnostic tools that improve specificity are greatly needed. Apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values from diffusion‐weighted imaging (DWI), when used with standard imaging, may enhance diagnostic accuracy.
Michael L. Francavilla +6 more
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OSTEOPOROSIS AND HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY
Zdravniški Vestnik, 2008 BACKGROUND Osteoporosis affects almost every other woman after menopause. Fractures due to osteoporosis are a significant cause of disability and death, therefore we try to prevent themwith antiosteoporotic medications.Hormone replacement therapy (HRT ...
Tomaž Kocjan, Damir Franić
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