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Connexin: a potential novel target for protecting the central nervous system?

Neural Regeneration Research, 2015
Connexin subunits are proteins that form gap junction channels, and play an important role in communication between adjacent cells. This review article discusses the function of connexins/hemichannels/gap junctions under physiological conditions, and ...
Hong-yan Xie, Yu Cui, Fang Deng, Jia-chun Feng   +3 more
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Efficacy and safety assessment of an ultrasound-based thermal treatment of varicose veins in a sheep model

International Journal of Hyperthermia, 2020
Purpose Varicose veins are a common pathology that can be treated by endovenous thermal procedures like radiofrequency ablation (RFA). Such catheter-based techniques consist in raising the temperature of the vein wall to 70 to 120 °C to induce vein wall ...
Nesrine Barnat, Anthony Grisey, Bjoern Gerold, Sylvain Yon, Jérémie Anquez, Jean-François Aubry   +5 more
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Integration of Serum Neurofilament Light Chain and Cortical Dysfunction Improves Diagnostic Accuracy in ALS

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To determine whether integration of serum neurofilament light chain (NfL) and cortical dysfunction improves diagnostic accuracy in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) when applied alongside the Gold Coast criteria (GCC). Methods In this prospective study, 148 participants with suspected ALS were recruited (101 ALS and 47 with ALS ...
Aicee Dawn Calma, Nathan Pavey, Yukiko Tsuji, Amirul Ab Ghapar, Mehdi A.J. van den Bos, Bronwen Orden, Grace Lee, Linda Mekhael, Julie Ryder, Cláudia Santos Silva, David McDonald, Fakhria Kakar, Con Yiannikas, Matthew C. Kiernan, David A. Brown, Parvathi Menon, Steve Vucic   +16 more
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Varicose veins

, 2017
Varicose veins are tortuous, widened veins in the subcutaneous tissues, most commonly found in the lower limbs. These veins have incompetent valves, causing reflux of blood leading to dilatation of veins and venous hypertension.
Satpal Singh Shekhawat
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Trombosis de vena cava superior asociada a catéter en paciente crítico: reporte de un caso y breve revisión de la literatura Superior vena cava thrombosis associated with catheter in critical patients: a case report and brief literature review

Revista Colombiana de Cardiología, 2012
Los fenómenos de hipercoagulabilidad son comunes en los pacientes politraumatizados críticamente enfermos. Los principales factores de riesgo para esta complicación son la cirugía, las invasiones vasculares, la inmovilidad y los procesos inflamatorios ...
Ricardo Bohórquez, Ángel A García, David Santacruz, José F Zuluaga   +3 more
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Multi-Distance Veins Projection Based on Single Axis Camera and Projector System

Emitter: International Journal of Engineering Technology, 2019
Every person has different location of veins, some veins are easily detected because it is visible due to thin tissue, and the other are invisible. This different location of veins causes intravenous access procedures and the procreas of intravenous ...
I Putu Adi Surya Gunawan, Riyanto Sigit, Agus Indra Gunawan   +2 more
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Long‐Term Neurologic Exam Findings in People Diagnosed and Treated During Acute HIV Infection

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Evaluate clinical and laboratory correlates of abnormal neurologic exam findings after acute HIV infection (AHI). Methods Participants from the RV254/SEARCH 010 cohort in Bangkok underwent standardized neurologic examinations at Weeks 0 (AHI), 12, 96, and 288 following antiretroviral therapy (ART).
Kathryn B. Holroyd, Tyler Hamby, Carlo Sacdalan, Somchai Sriplienchan, Pathariya Promensa, Luxenaree Poonpitak, Netsiri Dumrongpisutikul, Eugène Kroon, Sandhya Vasan, Robert Paul, Ferron O'Campo, Lydie Trautmann, Phillip Chan, Serena Spudich, on behalf of the RV254/SEARCH 010 Study Team, Julie Ake, Sandhya Vasan, Lydie Trautmann, Merlin Robb, Trevor Crowell, Donn Colby, Diane Bolton, Shelly Krebs, Leigh Ann Eller, Morgane Rolland, Rasmi Thomas, Dominic Paquin Proulx, Suteeraporn Pinyakorn, Tyler Hamby, Mark de Souza, Ellen Turk, Amber Moodley, Gerald Quarles, Jintanat Ananworanich, Denise Hsu, Victoria Polonis, Nelson Michael, Sheila Peel, COL Eric Garges, Alexandra Schuetz, Siriwat Akapirat, Bessara Nantapinit, Pornsuk Visudhiphan, Saowanit Getchalarat, Nampueng Churikanont, Sangsulee Thamakaison, Somchai Sriplienchan, Carlo Sacdalan, Pathariya Promsena, Luxe‐naree Poonpitak, Eugene Kroon, Nitiya Chomchey, Jintana Intasan, Varaporn Pothipala, Ferron Ocampo, Nittaya Phanuphak, Nipat Teeratakulpisan, Yuwaree Pichitchok, Anchalee Avihingsanon, Opass Putcharoen, Kiat Ruxrungtham, Thanyawee Puthanakit, Sopark Manasnayakorn, Phandee Watanaboonyongcharoen, Rungsun Rerknimitr, Irini Sereti, Daniel Douek, Eli Bortiz, Frank Maldarelli, Mary Kearney, Serena Spudich, Phillip Chan, Lishomwa Ndhlovu, Guinevere Li, Michael Corley, Victor Valcour, Peter Hunt, Jacob Estes, Afam Okoye, Jeff Lifson, Claire Deleage, Nicolas Chomont, Andres Finzi, Lyle McKinnon, Henrik Zetterberg, Robert Siliciano, Robert Paul, Julie Mannarino, Jonathan Li, John Mellors, Josh Cytkor, Dan Barouch, Michael Seaman, Boris Juelg, Alex Shalek, Timothy Schacker, Ashley Haase, Mario Stevenson, Wenjun Li, Arthur Kim, Sharon Lewin, Adam Carrico, Susana Valente, Fred Hutchinson, Josh Schiffer, Guido Ferrari, Beau Ances, Alberto Bosque, Katharine Bar, Killian Pohl, David Ho, Yaoxing Huang, Michael Busch, Mohamed Abdel‐Mohsen, Johanna Gostner, Brian Agan, Fatah Kashanchi, Greg Laird, Kathryn Holroyd   +118 more
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The psychological aspects of everyday functioning in a group of patients with varicose veins – an assessment with VEINES Qol/Sym for patients before and after varicose veins surgery

, 2015
Psychological functioning of patients in early stages of venous insufficiency has not been a common subject of scientific investigation so far, even though this group of patients experiences many limitations in daily functioning, as well as ...
Paweł Błaszczyński, Łukasz Migdalski
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Manejo exitoso con stent en un prematuro con síndrome de vena cava superior: Reporte de caso Successful management with stent in a premature infant with superior vena cava syndrome: A case report

Revista Colombiana de Cardiología, 2012
El síndrome de vena cava superior en la infancia es una complicación inusual al uso de catéter venoso central en la unidad de cuidados intensivos neonatales.
Jhon J Gómez, Ernesto Vallejo, María A Palma, Juan P Rojas   +3 more
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Predictive Value of Composite Inflammatory Markers for Stroke Prognosis: A Prospective Cohort Study

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Novel composite inflammatory markers' role in stroke prognosis is understudied, and the best predictor is unclear, requiring further exploration. Objectives This study aimed to systematically evaluate the associations of 6 novel composite inflammatory markers on stroke prognosis.
Bing Wu, Jie‐Jie Li, Jing Jing, Jin‐Xi Lin, Xia Meng, Yong Jiang, Yong‐Jun Wang, Hong‐Qiu Gu   +7 more
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