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Population assessment of future trajectories in coronary heart disease mortality. [PDF]
Background: Coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality rates have been decreasing in Iceland since the 1980s, largely reflecting improvements in cardiovascular risk factors. The purpose of this study was to predict future CHD mortality in Iceland based on
A Aspelund+36 more
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Genetic variation in 9p21, dietary patterns, and insulin sensitivity
Background: Single nucleotide polymorphisms in the 9p21 region have been associated with cardiovascular disease and to a lesser extent insulin sensitivity.
Sara Mahdavi+4 more
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Obesity – a risk factor or a RISK factor for myocardial infarction? [PDF]
The detrimental actions of leptin on cardiovascular function are well established. Smith et al. report the novel finding of a reduction of infarct size by exogenous leptin when given at reperfusion. The involvement of the reperfusion injury salvage kinase (RISK) pathway in such reduction of infarct size and its relation to ischemic pre‐ and ...
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Comprehensive lifestyle management is a fundamental aspect of diabetes care. Clinical practice guidelines for the nutritional management of diabetes have evolved considerably over the last 25 years shifting from a focus on single nutrients to food- and ...
Jarvis C. Noronha+8 more
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Major Outcomes in Atrial Fibrillation Patients with One Risk Factor: Impact of Time in Therapeutic Range [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The benefits and harms of oral anticoagulation (OAC) therapy in patients with only one stroke risk factor (i.e. CHA2DS2-VASc= 1 in males, or 2 in females) has been subject of debate.
Lip, Gregory Y. H., Proietti, Marco
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Bezlotoxumab for prevention of recurrent Clostridium difficile infection in patients at increased risk for recurrence [PDF]
Background: Bezlotoxumab is a human monoclonal antibody against Clostridium difficile toxin B indicated to prevent C. difficile infection (CDI) recurrence (rCDI) in adults at high risk for rCDI. This post hoc analysis of pooled monocolonal antibodies for
Dorr, Mary Beth+12 more
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Shallow groundwater plays a vital role in physiology morphological attributes, water use, and yield production of winter wheat, but little is known of its interaction with nitrogen (N) application.
Yingjun She+9 more
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Immunodepression as A Risk Factor of Infection in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke [PDF]
Background: Immunodepression is an absence or deficient supply of the components of either humoral or cellular immunity, or both. Previous studies show that the central nervous system and the immune system interact in complex ways.
Wirastuti, K. (Ken )
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A variety of isothiazolinone-containing small molecules have been registered and used as chemical additives in many household products. However, their biodistribution and potential harmful effects on human health, especially respiratory effects, were not
Mi-Kyung Song+9 more
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Obesity as a risk factor following cadaveric renal transplantation [PDF]
Obesity has generally been thought to increase the risk of operative mortality and postoperative complications in surgical patients. No data examining obesity as a factor in cadaveric renal transplantation were available.
Hakala, TR+5 more
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