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Cardiac disease in systemic sclerosis: Integrating pathobiology with clinical management

open access: yesRheumatology &Autoimmunity, EarlyView.
Abstract Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a complex autoimmune disorder in which cardiovascular involvement remains a major determinant of morbidity and mortality. Cardiac injury in SSc results from the interplay of microvascular dysfunction, immune‐mediated inflammation, and progressive interstitial and replacement fibrosis, leading to myocardial disease ...
Henry Sutanto, Betty Rachma, Yuliasih
wiley   +1 more source

Albumin and Furosemide Combination for Management of Edema in Nephrotic Syndrome: A Review of Clinical Studies

open access: yesCells, 2015
The treatment of edema in patients with nephrotic syndrome is generally managed by dietary sodium restriction and loop diuretics. However, edema does not improve in some patients despite adequate sodium restriction and maximal dose of diuretics.
Margaret Duffy   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Thiazides in advanced chronic kidney disease—time for a randomized controlled trial? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Purpose of review: Chronic kidney disease is common, associated with increased cardiovascular risk, and frequently complicated by hypertension, requiring multiple agents for control.
Agarwal, Rajiv, Sinha, Arjun D.
core   +1 more source

Adaptation of the invasive pest Drosophila suzukii to a specialized nutritional niche

open access: yesInsect Science, EarlyView.
Unlike most Drosophila larvae that feed on spoiled food, Drosophila suzukii larvae thrive on ripening fruits and consequently face a low‐protein, high‐carbohydrate nutritional challenge. Comparisons of growth among D. suzukii, D. biarmipes, and D. melanogaster larvae across diets with varying protein‐to‐carbohydrate ratios demonstrate that D.
Yan Hou, Ying Zhen
wiley   +1 more source

Iodine and selenium intakes and status and thyroid function in midlife women with low bread intakes in New Zealand

open access: yesNutrition &Dietetics, EarlyView.
Abstract Aims Iodine and selenium are important nutrients for thyroid function; however, the New Zealand food supply is generally low in both minerals. Bread can be a good source of these minerals; although the popularity of lower carbohydrate diets means some people avoid bread. This study aimed to investigate the effect of low bread intakes on iodine
Jaime Berger   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Phenological description for the initial development stage of five Brazilian native forest species according to BBCH scale

open access: yesAnnals of Applied Biology, EarlyView.
Morphology of the two main growth stages—germination and initial development of the forest species Ceiba speciosa (co, cotyledon; eo, eophyll; hp, hypocotyl; me, metaphyll; pk, prickles; pr, primary root; se, seed; sr, secondary root). Abstract A specific phenological scale designated for each forest species facilitates the standardization of different
Mábele de Cássia Ferreira   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rare but relevant: MDMA and hyponatraemia

open access: yesAddiction, EarlyView.
Abstract Conventionally used for its stimulant, empathogenic and entactogenic effects, 3,4‐methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, ecstasy) is one of the most commonly used psychoactive drugs, specifically among young adults and in nightlife and recreational party contexts.
Maria Rita Garcia   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Combination of thiazide and loop diuretics for the treatment of acute heart failure

open access: yesCardiologia Hungarica
Acute heart failure (AHF) is a serious condition with a high mortality rate. It is considered as the most common cause of unplanned hospitalizations in the elderly population. In 90% of all cases AHF presents with congestive symptoms, thus mostly treated
Krisztina Fekete   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Use of sodium‐glucose cotransporter‐2 inhibitors among older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in British Columbia

open access: yesDiabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, EarlyView.
Abstract Aims Clinical guidelines recommend sodium‐glucose cotransporter‐2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) for individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and established or high risk of cardiorenal disease. This study examined real‐world SGLT2i use patterns among older adults with T2DM in British Columbia, Canada.
Hanin Harbi   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

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