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Effect of flaxseed powder on cardiovascular risk factor in dyslipidemic and hypertensive patients

International Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2019
Background: Hyperlipidemia and hypertension are the most important causes of ischemic heart disease. There is evidence that flaxseed powder can improve lipid profile and blood pressure. In this study, we want to investigate the effects of flaxseed powder
Naemeh Haghighatsiar, Gholamreza Askari, Sahar Saraf-Bank, Avat Feizi, Hasan Keshmiri   +4 more
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Selenium supplementation for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease [PDF]

, 2013
Background: Selenium is a key component of a number of selenoproteins which protect against oxidative stress and have the potential to prevent chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Clarke, Aileen, Day, Camilla, Flowers, Nadine, Hartley, Louise, Rees, Karen, Stranges, Saverio   +5 more
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Expression of type III hyperlipoproteinemia in apolipoprotein E2 (Arg158 --> Cys) homozygotes is associated with hyperinsulinemia [PDF]

, 2002
Type III hyperlipoproteinemia (HLP) is mainly found in homozygous carriers of apolipoprotein E2 (apoE2, Arg158-->Cys). Only a small percentage (< 5%) of these apoE2 homozygotes develops hyperlipidemia, indicating that additional environmental and genetic
Beer, F. (Femke) de, Duijn, C.M. (Cornelia) van, Gevers Leuven, J.A., Havekes, L.M., Hoogerbrugge, N. (Nicoline), Kastelein, J.J.P. (John), Smelt, A.H., Stalenhoef, A.F.   +7 more
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DELP Treatment on Vision and Retinal Microcirculation in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke: Report of Five Cases and Literature Review

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The delipid extracorporeal lipoprotein filter from plasma (DELP) treatment can effectively reduce blood lipid, increase blood flow, and improve neurological deficits in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). However, its effect on vision and retinal microcirculation in stroke patients has never been reported.
Ning Li, Ronghua Hong, Hua You, Feiping Xu, Qingjun Zhang, Yiwen Lin, Yuting Su, Danmei Lan, Lingjing Jin, Junhui She   +9 more
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The effects of interval length between sessions in a hypercholesterolemia education class. [PDF]

, 2005
This study focused on the effects of different intervals between sessions of a hypercholesterolemia education class on post-intervention outcomes. The same comprehensive group-programme contents on hypercholesterolemia were delivered either monthly (for ...
Kotani, Kazuhiko, Kurozawa, Youichi, Saiga, Kyoko, Sakane, Naoki   +3 more
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Impact of APOE ε4 Genotype Load on Cognitive Function and Lipid Metabolism in Patients With Cerebral Small Vessel Disease

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Apolipoprotein ε4 (APOE ε4) is a potent genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, its role in cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) remains unclear. Given the clinical and pathological similarities between CSVD and AD, this study aimed to investigate the associations of APOE ε4 gene dosage with cognitive function and
Tingru Jin, Haocheng Yang, Feng Liu, Sihao Lin, Junru Hu, Jian Wang, Yulan Gou   +6 more
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Advanced Research of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms on Metabolism

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2021
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a cardiovascular disease with a high risk of death, seriously threatening the life and health of people. The specific pathogenesis of AAA is still not fully understood. In recent years, researchers have found that amino
Yangfeng Hou, Wenjun Guo, Tianfei Fan, Bolun Li, Weipeng Ge, Ran Gao, Jing Wang   +6 more
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Expanding Medicaid: Coverage for Low-Income Adults Under Health Reform [PDF]

, 2010
Examines the characteristics of those who would become eligible for Medicaid under proposals to extend coverage to all individuals at or below 133 percent of the federal poverty line, including income and health status.

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Management of Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol at a Primary Care Diabetes Clinic in Kuwait [PDF]

, 2018
AIMS: To evaluate the impact of clinical audit and focused interventions on reducing cardiovascular diseases risk by treating Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) in patients with type 2 diabetes attending a primary care clinic in Kuwait.METHODS ...
Abdella, Adiseshiah, Agarwal, Al Rashdan, Al-Adsani, al-Adsani, Alarouj, Alfred Nassif, Alhyas, Anderson, Ascunce, Bays, Bolli, Braga, Cholesterol Treatment Trialists’ (CTT) Collaborators, Colhoun, Collins, de Grauw, Deborah Jane Wake, Halladay, Jacob George, Jenkins, Kolding Kristensen, Kontopantelis, Maram Gamal Katoue, Ministry of Health, National Institute of Clinical Excellence, Oluwatowoju, Parris, Pedersen, Peterson, Saad, Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, Sever, Shehab, Tan, Thalib, Vakkilainen   +37 more
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Portable Low‐Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging in People With Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective The aging population of people with HIV (PWH) raises heightened concerns regarding accelerated aging and dementia. Portable, low‐field MRI (LF‐MRI) is an innovative technology that could enhance access and facilitate routine monitoring of PWH.
Annabel Sorby‐Adams, Malachi Keo, Jennifer Guo, Daire Daly, Richard Ahern, Kimon Zachary, Gregory Robbins, Rajesh T. Gandhi, Bragi Sveinsson, Adam de Havenon, Kevin N. Sheth, Otto Rapalino, Juan Eugenio Iglesias Gonzales, W. Taylor Kimberly, Shibani S. Mukerji   +14 more
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