Medical comorbidities in Saudi patients with narcolepsy: a case-control study
Objective: This case-control study sought to assess comorbid medical disorders in patients with narcolepsy type-1 (NT-1) and type-2 (NT-2). Material and Methods: he study comprised 80 consecutive Arab (Saudi) patients with narcolepsy (NT-1=56 ...
Ahmed Salem BaHammam+3 more
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There are conflicting results existing regarding the association between dental status and metabolic syndrome (MetS). The present research analyzed the associations of the sum of the standard dental unit (SDU) scores of planned (SDU-P) and delivered (SDU-
Itzhak Abramovitz+6 more
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Rapid Regression of Carotid Artery Stenosis Shortly after Intensive Medical Therapy
Carotid artery stenosis (CAS) is mainly caused by atherosclerosis. Intensive medical therapy is effective in preventing stroke in CAS. To date, there has been no published report of rapid regression of CAS.
Suh Yeon Park+5 more
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Associated Factors with Dietary Adherence among People with Cardiovascular Metabolic Risk Factors based on PRECEDE Framework: a Mixed-Method Study [PDF]
Aims: Difficulty in adhering to the recommended diet is a common problem among most people with metabolic risk factors of cardiovascular diseases. The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with dietary adherence among people with ...
Leila Sabzmakan+3 more
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Background: Diabetes mellitus accompanied by oxidative stress can cause cardiovascular complications. Red rice bran extract contains antioxidants that have the potential to prevent oxidative stress and improve hyperlipidemia in patients with type 2 ...
Isniati Dwijayanti+2 more
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Background The pathways of diastolic dysfunction and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction driven by lipotoxicity with metabolic syndrome are incompletely understood.
Monique Williams+14 more
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The article presents data on the prevalence, clinical, diagnostic and treatment characteristics of acute hyperlipidemic pancreatitis in children, based on a literature review and a clinical case presentation.
I. S. Lembryk+6 more
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Antihyperlipidemic and Antioxidant Effects of Ethanol Fraction of Sargassum angustifolium in Dexamethasone-Induced Dyslipidemic Rats [PDF]
Background and objectives: Recent data propose the beneficial antihyperlipidemic effects of several marine brown alga belonging to the genus Sargassum.
Afsaneh Yegdaneh+3 more
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Statin-associated muscle symptoms (SAMS) in primary prevention for cardiovascular disease in older adults:A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials [PDF]
IntroductionAlthough statins are commonly used for prevention of cardiovascular disease, there is limited evidence about statin-related adverse effects in older people. Statin-related adverse events (AEs), especially the statin-associated muscle symptoms
Albarqouni, Loai+4 more
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Rationale, Design, and Initial Findings of Community Trial on Improving the Iranian’s Knowledge and Practice of Dyslipidemia Management, Prevention, and Control [PDF]
BACKGROUND: To investigate the effects of comprehensive, integrated interventions on dyslipidemia Knowledge and Practices (LIPOKAP) using population and high-risk approaches.METHODS: The baseline of this national, multicentric community trial was ...
Noushin Mohammadifard+16 more
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