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Exenatide Once Weekly in the Treatment of Patients with Multiple System Atrophy
Objective Exenatide, a glucagon‐like peptide‐1 (GLP‐1) receptor agonist, has neuroprotective effects in preclinical models of multiple system atrophy (MSA). We investigated these effects in a proof‐of‐concept clinical trial. Methods In this single‐center, randomized, open label trial, participants with MSA were randomly assigned (1:1) to receive ...
Nirosen Vijiaratnam +29 more
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Background Portal hypertension, which occurs as a consequence of liver cirrhosis, leads to splenic vasodilatation and alterations in the systemic circulation.
Hamdy M Moustafa +3 more
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Intradialytic hypotension: Frequency, sources of variation and correlation with clinical outcome [PDF]
Intradialytic hypotension ( IH ) is a frequent complication of hemodialysis ( HD ) and is associated with increased patient mortality and cardiovascular events.
Alappan +22 more
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Background: Hyperdynamic circulatory state in liver cirrhosis is characterized by increased splanchnic blood flow and renal vasoconstriction. Aim: To evaluate the relationship between renal resistive indices (RI) and HCV liver cirrhosis severity and RI ...
Sameh Ahmed Abdel-bary +4 more
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Updates on potential therapeutic targets in MSA
Research into the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying MSA has grown significantly in recent years. No neurorestorative treatments for MSA are available to date but there are many ongoing trials targeting α-syn pathways.
Viorica Chelban +2 more
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Risk of Orthostatic Intolerance During Re-Exposure to Gravity [PDF]
Post-spaceflight orthostatic intolerance remains a significant concern to NASA. In Space Shuttle missions, astronauts wore anti-gravity suits and liquid cooling garments to protect against orthostatic intolerance during re-entry and landing, but in ...
Arzeno, Natalia M. +7 more
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Midodrine as a Countermeasure to Orthostatic Hypotension Immediately After Space Shuttle Landing [PDF]
Midodrine prevents post-space flight orthostatic intolerance when testing is conducted in a controlled laboratory setting within 2-4 hours after Space Shuttle landing.
Lee, Stuart M. C. +3 more
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Evidence-based de-implementation for contradicted, unproven, and aspiring healthcare practices [PDF]
Abandoning ineffective medical practices and mitigating the risks of untested practices are important for improving patient health and containing healthcare costs.
John PA Ioannidis, Vinay Prasad
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Background: In cirrhotic patients peripheral vasodilatation may decrease renal blood flow and subsequently raises plasma renin activity. Octreotide with several mechanisms causes peripheral arterial vasoconstriction.
Mohammad Minakari +3 more
doaj
Cough syncope treated with midodrine hydrochloride: one case report
DOI:10.3969/j.issn.1672⁃6731.2020.05 ...
Tao LIANG +5 more
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