Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cardiovascular diseases (arterial hypertension, coronary heart disease, chronic heart failure) are among the comorbid conditions that mutually aggravate each other.
Natalia V. Bagisheva +6 more
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The effect of fasting on spirometry indices and respiratory symptoms in asthmatic patients [PDF]
Introduction: Ramadan can alter the course of diseases by changing nutrition patterns, sleep habits, and medication-taking schedules. There are some concerns that patients with asthma may be affected by these alterations during Ramadan and experience ...
Mohammad Reza Ghaffary +3 more
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The objective: to evaluate expanded monitoring of cardiovascular disorders in older children and adolescents with multiple drug resistant tuberculosis receiving bedaquiline (Bq) as a part of anti-tuberculosis therapy.Subjects and Methods: A cohort ...
O. A. Piskunova +4 more
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Erythema nodosum as a result of estrogen patch therapy for prostate cancer: a case report. [PDF]
© 2015 Coyle et al.Introduction: Erythema nodosum is often associated with a distressing symptomatology, including painful subcutaneous nodules, polyarthropathy, and significant fatigue.
Abel, P +3 more
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Adverse reactions of biological therapies in patients with psoriasis [PDF]
Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated disorder characterized by well demarcated, erythematous plaques covered by thick, silvery-white scales, most often located on the knees, elbows, sacral area and scalp.
Georgescu, Simona R. +5 more
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Toxic effects of plastic particles on cardiovascular system and angiogenesis potential: a major challenge of the current century [PDF]
Background. In recent years, plastic waste and residuals in different ecosystems have been introduced as serious challenges. Plastics with different chemical structures and derivatives are extensively applied for the packing of foods, pharmaceutical ...
Aysa Rezabakhsh +3 more
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Interventions for neurocognitive dysfunction [PDF]
Purpose of review: To evaluate current barriers to HIV cure strategies and interventions for neurocognitive dysfunction with a particular focus on recent advancements over the last three years. Recent findings: Optimal anti-retroviral therapy (ART) poses
Brew, B, Ellero, J, Lubomski, M
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Cardiovascular risk factors among people with drug-resistant tuberculosis in Uganda
Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) and its risk factors are independently associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD). We determined the prevalence and associations of CVD risk factors among people with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DRTB) in Uganda.
Baluku, Joseph Baruch +10 more
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Comparing research investment to United Kingdom institutions and published outputs for tuberculosis, HIV and malaria: A systematic analysis across 1997-2013 [PDF]
Background: The "Unfinished Agenda" of infectious diseases is of great importance to policymakers and research funding agencies that require ongoing research evidence on their effective management.
A Aghaei Chadegani +31 more
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Promotion of access to essential medicines for Non-Communicable Diseases: Practical implications of the UN Political Declaration [PDF]
Access to medicines and vaccines to prevent and treat non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is unacceptably low worldwide. In the 2011 UN political declaration on the prevention and control of NCDs, heads of government made several commitments related to ...
Abdraimova +60 more
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