Association of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) with the infarct size in acute myocardial infarction (AMI), through peak creatine kinase (CK) and peak creatine kinase-myocardial band (CK-MB): A retrospective observational study. [PDF]
Shirasaki K +7 more
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Sacubitril/Valsartan (Sac/Val) alleviates fibrosis and inflammation in metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatohepatitis (MASH). Its anti‐fibrotic effect is linked to the suppression of Integrin alpha 8 (Itga8), a protein crucial for hepatic stellate cell (HSC) activation and collagen production.
Hayato Kawamura +11 more
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Functional analysis of NPR2 variants supports the therapeutic rationale for CNP in short stature. [PDF]
Jeong R +8 more
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Pathogenesis and Therapeutics for Chronic Pruritus of Unknown Origin: A Systematic Review
ABSTRACT Chronic pruritus of unknown origin (CPUO) is a distressing condition characterized by persistent itch lasting over 6 weeks without an identifiable cause. The underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood, complicating diagnosis and treatment.
Yagiz Matthew Akiska +8 more
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Breast cancer susceptibility gene 2 upregulation alleviated cardiac hypertrophy in angiotensin II-treated mice. [PDF]
Liu K +5 more
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Cost‐utility of LBBAP CRT versus BVP CRT. ABSTRACT Introduction Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is a well‐established treatment for patients with heart failure (HF). Recently, left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP) has emerged as a more physiological alternative to biventricular pacing (BVP) for CRT.
José M. Sánchez‐Moreno +8 more
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Association of NT-proBNP and sST2 with Diastolic Dysfunction in Cirrhotic Patients and Its Therapeutic Implications. [PDF]
Chiorescu RM +6 more
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ABSTRACT Background Rapid increase in cardiometabolic diseases in India may contribute to increased incidence of late‐life cognitive impairment. This study focuses on associations between baseline cardiometabolic risk factors and subsequent decline in cognitive function among older adults in India, leveraging data from two waves (Wave 1: 2017–2020 ...
Joyita Banerjee +10 more
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B-Type Natriuretic Peptide as a Marker of Subclinical Heart Disease in a High-Burden Emergency Department Population With Sustained Asymptomatic Hypertension. [PDF]
Souffront K +11 more
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Abstract Increased urinary albumin excretion is a strong predictor for cardiovascular events in persons with and without decreased glomerular filtration rate and can be assessed with the urinary albumin‐to‐creatinine ratio (UACR), which is a selective, sensitive, and convenient method for patients.
Holly J. Kramer, George L. Bakris
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