ABSTRACT Introduction This narrative review explores the epidemiological evidence and potential underlying pathophysiological defects underlying the disproportionately greater risk of Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiometabolic disease in people of South Asian and African Caribbean ancestry compared with White Europeans.
Daniel J. Cuthbertson +6 more
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The effects of lipopolysaccharide-induced endotoxic shock on the intestinal microcirculatory perfusion: an experimental study in pigs. [PDF]
Flick M +6 more
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Laser Acupuncture on the Management of Xerostomia in Sjögren's Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial
ABSTRACT Objectives This study evaluated the efficacy of photobiomodulation (PBM) at acupuncture points for managing xerostomia in patients with Sjögren's Disease. Material and Methods In this randomized, double‐blind clinical trial, 50 patients were assigned to PBM group (n = 22) or sham‐PBM group (n = 28).
Matheus Ferreira Linares +5 more
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This study demonstrates that acupuncture‐integrated accelerated rehabilitation after acute Achilles tendon repair significantly reduces early postoperative pain and swelling, facilitating mobilization and enhancing objective functional recovery at 12 weeks compared to traditional and sham acupuncture protocols. ABSTRACT Objective Postoperative pain and
Gao Si +8 more
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Evaluation of Microcirculation at the Optic Nerve Head in Eyes With Keratoconus. [PDF]
Ichinohasama S +8 more
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Optimization of photobiomodulation therapy for spinal cord injury: A review
Photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy in the red and near‐infrared range can significantly modulate the secondary injury response and promote the reparative and regenerative potential of neural tissue after spinal cord injury (SCI). At present, due to the nature of delivery methods, the most effective dose and irradiance at the injury site to optimize ...
Isabella K. M. Drew +3 more
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Mid-Regional Pro-Adrenomedullin as a Translational Biomarker of Microcirculatory Dysfunction in Sepsis: A Prospective Observational Study. [PDF]
Cusack R +7 more
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Septic shock reduces intestinal microcirculation and anastomotic perfusion: A porcine laser speckle contrast imaging study. [PDF]
Paramasivam R +7 more
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Periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis—Global efforts to untangle two complex diseases
Abstract Understanding the impact of oral health on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) will inform how best to manage patients with both periodontitis and RA. This review seeks to provide an update on interventional and mechanistic investigations, including a brief summary of European Research programs investigating the link between periodontitis and RA. Recent
Isabel Lopez‐Oliva +2 more
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Net renal perfusion - an emerging concept during development of AKI in the critically ill. [PDF]
Kopitkó C, Tóth Z.
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