ApoE gene therapy: an overview and update [PDF]
Atherosclerosis remains the leading cause of death in industrialized societies. Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) is an attractive candidate to treat hypercholesterolemia and coronary heart disease, as it is a circulating protein with pleiotropic ...
Owen, J.S.
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Familial hypercholesterolemia: The Italian Atherosclerosis Society Network (LIPIGEN) [PDF]
Primary dyslipidemias are a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by abnormal levels of circulating lipoproteins. Among them, familial hypercholesterolemia is the most common lipid disorder that predisposes for premature cardiovascular disease ...
Angelico, F. +13 more
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Hepatic fibrosis and metabolic syndrome are more prevalent in PsA patients treated with methotrexate, compared to RA patients. Metabolic syndrome is associated with the risk of hepatic fibrosis in patients diagnosed with PsA and RA even after adjustment forcumulative methotrexate exposure.
Ratchaya Lertnawapan +3 more
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Asparaginase-Induced Hypertriglyceridemia Presenting as Pseudohyponatremia during Leukemia Treatment
Asparaginase is a chemotherapeutic agent used to induce disease remission in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). We describe the cases of two females with ALL who developed pseudohyponatremia as a presentation of hypertriglyceridemia ...
Ashley Hinson +2 more
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Trends in Prevalence of Hypertriglyceridemia and Related Factors in Korean Adults: A Serial Cross-Sectional Study [PDF]
Kye‐Yeung Park +4 more
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Does A Short, Thick Neck Predict Obstructive Sleep Apnea?: The Role of Physical Examination in OSA Screening [PDF]
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine whether a short neck, alone or together with a thick neck, can predict obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Daskalakis, Sc.D., Constantine +4 more
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Association between one-hour post-load plasma glucose levels and vascular stiffness in essential hypertension [PDF]
Objectives: Pulse wave velocity (PWV) is a surrogate end-point for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. A plasma glucose value $155 mg/dl for the 1-hour post-load plasma glucose during an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) is able to identify ...
Arturi, F +8 more
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ABSTRACT Background Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is used to manage menopausal symptoms, particularly vasomotor symptoms (VMS). HRT prescribing rates are rising, but most women will eventually discontinue. Objectives To explore the experiences of women stopping HRT, why women restart HRT, and the HCPs advising them. Search Strategy Embase, MEDLINE,
Sarah Bunnewell +4 more
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Coronary Heart Disease Risk Associated with Primary Isolated Hypertriglyceridemia; a Population‐Based Study [PDF]
Seyedmohammad Saadatagah +8 more
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Factors Associated With Hormone Replacement Therapy Use: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
ABSTRACT Objective To identify factors associated with HRT uptake among women. Design A systematic review and meta‐analysis to identify factors associated with HRT uptake. Setting Retrospective and prospective cohort studies, case–control studies and cross‐sectional studies from any country and in any language. Population The study population was women
Wema Meranda Mtika +9 more
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