Multimodal optical diagnostics of the microhaemodynamics in upper and lower limbs [PDF]
The introduction of optical non-invasive diagnostic methods into clinical practice can substantially advance in the detection of early microcirculatory disorders in patients with different diseases.
Dremin, Viktor V.+7 more
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This paper summarized the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) nursing for a patient with chronic gastritis and constipation. Based on the TCM syndrome differentiation, the Bian-stone ironing-massage and Chinese herbal medicine penetration were carried out
HOU Xuemin (侯雪敏)+2 more
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C-peptide: a predictor of cardiovascular mortality in subjects with established atherosclerotic disease [PDF]
Aim: Insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes are independent risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. Levels of C-peptide are increased in these patients and its role in the atherosclerosis progression was studied in vitro and in vivo over the past ...
Ballanti, Marta+13 more
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Endothelial function assessment in atherosclerosis: Comparison of brachial artery flow‑mediated vasodilation and peripheral arterial tonometry [PDF]
INTRODUCTION Endothelial dysfunction, characterized by the loss of nitric oxide bioavailability, is a key element in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and an important prognostic factor in cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, the development of reliable,
Czesnikiewicz-Guzik, Marta+7 more
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Crossroads between peripheral atherosclerosis, western-type diet and skeletal muscle pathophysiology: emphasis on apolipoprotein E deficiency and peripheral arterial disease [PDF]
Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory process that, in the presence of hyperlipidaemia, promotes the formation of atheromatous plaques in large vessels of the cardiovascular system.
Matsakas, Antonios, Sfyri, Peggy
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The light and shadow of senescence and inflammation in cardiovascular pathology and regenerative medicine [PDF]
Recent epidemiologic studies evidence a dramatic increase of cardiovascular diseases, especially associated with the aging of the world population. During aging, the progressive impairment of the cardiovascular functions results from the compromised ...
Cavarretta, Elena+9 more
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COVID‐19 is a severe health problem in many countries and has altered day‐to‐day life in the whole world. This infection is caused by the SARS‐CoV‐2 virus, and depending on age, sex and health status of the patient, it can present with variety of ...
Yahya Sohrabi+6 more
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Yersinia enterocolitica in Italy. A case of septicemia and abdominal aortic aneurysm infection [PDF]
We report a case of Yersinia enterocolitica septicemia in a 63-year-old patient admitted to the Vascular Surgery Department of Umberto I Hospital (Rome, Italy) for an abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Alessia Bressan+10 more
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Editorial: tertiary lymphoid organs (TLOs): powerhouses of disease immunity [PDF]
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Habenicht, Andreas J.R.+3 more
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Major Limb Amputations: A Tertiary Hospital Experience in Northwestern Tanzania. [PDF]
Major limb amputation is reported to be a major but preventable public health problem that is associated with profound economic, social and psychological effects on the patient and family especially in developing countries where the prosthetic services ...
Chalya, Phillipo L+6 more
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