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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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Male sexual dysfunction and infertility associated with neurological disorders [PDF]
Normal sexual and reproductive functions depend largely on neurological mechanisms. Neurological defects in men can cause infertility through erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory dysfunction and semen abnormalities.
Beckett, Nancy L. +5 more
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ABSTRACT Rare diseases affect a small population of patients, resulting in low incentives for developing orphan drug products (ODPs). The United States Congress passed the Orphan Drug Act of 1983 to incentivize pharmaceutical manufacturers to develop drugs to treat rare diseases.
Robert Hopefl +6 more
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Prone-Position Thoracoscopic Ligation of the Thoracic Duct for Chyle Leak Following Radical Neck Dissection in a Patient with a Right Aortic Arch [PDF]
A chyle leak can occur as a complication after neck or chest surgery. Such a leak prolongs the hospital stay and is sometimes life-threatening. The treatment options are conservative management, interventional radiologic embolization, and surgery ...
Fujiwara, Toshiyoshi +7 more
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Syncope: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment 2024
Vasovagal syncope advances in therapy. ABSTRACT Aim In light of many recent advances in the field of vasovagal syncope, a selective review has been undertaken of these developments. Methods Recent publications on the following topics were reviewed; understanding of vasovagal syncope pathophysiology, tilt‐testing methodology and interpretation, drug ...
Richard Sutton +2 more
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Exercise induced collapse: neurocardiogenic syncope [PDF]
This issue of eMedRef provides information to clinicians on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutics of exercise induced collapse caused by neurocardiogenic ...
Chang, Tony
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Clinical course and prognostic factors of hepatorenal syndrome: A retrospective single-center cohort study [PDF]
AIM: To investigate clinical and biochemical features of hepatorenal syndrome (HRS), to assess short and long-term survival evaluating potential predictors of early mortality. METHODS: Sixty-two patients with liver cirrhosis and renal failure, defined as
Almasio, P. +6 more
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ABSTRACT This case report highlights the need to consider both infection and malignancy in the differential of a chylothorax, particularly in an immunosuppressed patient. The case demonstrates the challenges in treating a chylothorax, both in terms of appropriate drainage and the necessity to maintain a low‐fat diet.
Bo Liu +4 more
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Nutritional Challenges in Hemodialysis: Managing Protein Energy Wasting While Controlling Phosphorus
ABSTRACT We present a case of a 72‐year‐old male on maintenance Hemodialysis, with protein energy wasting and mild phosphoremia managed through targeted nutritional intervention that focused on high‐biological value protein intake while maintaining phosphorus control.
Jiaxiu Deng +3 more
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Use of droxidopa for blood pressure augmentation after acute spinal cord injury: case reports [PDF]
Hypotension secondary to autonomic dysfunction is a common complication of acute spinal cord injury (SCI) that may worsen neurologic outcomes. Midodrine, an enteral α-1 agonist, is often used to facilitate weaning intravenous (IV) vasopressors, but its ...
Christopher S. Hong +11 more
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