Are interventions to increase the uptake of screening for cardiovascular disease risk factors effective? A systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally. However, many individuals are unaware of their CVD risk factors.
AT Cheong +4 more
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Selenium supplementation for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease [PDF]
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 +5 more
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The McCance Brain Care Score and Mortality: Evidence From a Large‐Scale Population‐Based Cohort
ABSTRACT Objectives This study aimed to examine the relationship between the McCance Brain Care Score (BCS) and mortality in the general population. Methods We conducted a prospective, population‐based cohort study using data from the UK Biobank. Participants with complete data enabling calculation of BCS and full mortality information were included ...
Zhiqiang Xu, Xiaoxiao Wang, Nan Li
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ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to systematically observe the clinical manifestations, immune cell subsets, and dynamic changes in serological indicators in patients with myasthenia gravis (MG) before and after efgartigimod (EFG) treatment. Methods We analyzed the baseline data, laboratory parameters, and lymphocyte subset proportions in MG ...
Tiancheng Luo +9 more
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Expanding Medicaid: Coverage for Low-Income Adults Under Health Reform [PDF]
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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Green and black tea for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease [PDF]
Background: There is increasing evidence that both green and black tea are beneficial for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention. Objectives: To determine the effects of green and black tea on the primary prevention of CVD.
Clarke, Aileen +6 more
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Association of Corticospinal Tract Asymmetry With Ambulatory Ability After Intracerebral Hemorrhage
ABSTRACT Background Ambulatory ability after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) is important to patients. We tested whether asymmetry between ipsi‐ and contra‐lesional corticospinal tracts (CSTs) assessed by diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) is associated with post‐ICH ambulation.
Yasmin N. Aziz +25 more
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GOLD.db: genomics of lipid-associated disorders database [PDF]
Background: The GOLD.db (Genomics of Lipid-Associated Disorders Database) was developed to address the need for integrating disparate information on the function and properties of genes and their products that are particularly relevant to the biology ...
Hubert Hackl +6 more
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Advanced Research of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms on Metabolism
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 +6 more
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Hospital Readmission After Traumatic Brain Injury Hospitalization in Community‐Dwelling Older Adults
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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