High Salt Intake Increases Copeptin but Salt Sensitivity Is Associated with Fluid Induced Reduction of Copeptin in Women by Irina Tasevska, Sofia Enhörning, Philippe Burri, Olle Melander

“…In addition to meals containing 50 mmol NaCl daily, capsules containing 100 mmol NaCl and corresponding placebo capsules were administered during 4 weeks each, in random order. Measurements of 24 h blood pressure, body weight, 24 h urinary volume, and fasting plasma copeptin were performed at high and low salt consumption. …”
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The Effect of High-Intensity Intermittent Exercise on Body Composition of Overweight Young Males by M. Heydari, J. Freund, S. H. Boutcher

“…No significant change (P>0.05) occurred in levels of insulin, HOMA-IR, and blood lipids. Twelve weeks of HIIE resulted in significant reductions in total, abdominal, trunk, and visceral fat and significant increases in fat free mass and aerobic power.…”
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ROLE OF POLYMORPHISM FOR THE PANE1 GENE IN THE FORMATION OF REPRODUCTIVE INDICES IN PIGS by N. S. Yudin, R. B. Aitnazarov, S. P. Knyazev, V. A. Bekenev, Yu. V. Podoba, A. B. Berdibaeva, M. I. Voevoda

“…Formerly, a single-nucleotide polymorphism in the PANE1 gene for a minor histocompatibility antigen was demonstrated to be positively associated with immunological blood indices and negatively associated with birthweight in Landrace pigs (Huang et al., 2010). …”
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Mechanisms of reduced sensitization by extensive hydrolysis of milk protein concentrate: Impact on the immune response of Th1/Th2 and Treg/Th17 cells in mice by Qiang Cui, Jianjun Cheng, Mingruo Guo

“…The mice in the control MPC group highly expressed FcεRI+CD117+ mast cells (22.25%), peripheral blood B cells (2.91%), and CD3+CD8+ T cells (8.65%). …”
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Dislocation of a McMinn-Like Prosthesis with Distinctive Metallosis and Fracture of the Os Ilium by Peter Caspar Bünemann, Stefan Luck, Malte Ohlmeier, Thorsten Gehrke, Tobias Malte Ballhause

“…Especially, metal-on-metal bearing couples carry a great risk of metallosis, which goes a long with pseudotumors, osteolysis, and the elevated metal ions in the blood. Since this case is unique in the literature, no guidelines are noted for surgical treatment. …”
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THE EFFECT OF HEALTH EDUCATION ON FAMILY'S ABILITY LEVEL IN GANGRENE WOUND CARE AT DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS IN TURI COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS, LAMONGAN by Khotibul Umam, Mita Nur Habibah, Cherlys Tin Lutfiandini, Riris Medawati

“…Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus causes neuropathy and abnormalities in blood vessels that cause changes in the skin and muscles, making it easier for gangrene to occur. …”
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Cardiovascular and Vector-Cardiographic Effects of Articaine Anesthesia with Epinephrine by Christoph Pökel, Antina Schulze, Martin Busse

“…The intervention was a local or mandibular nerve block anesthesia with 4% articaine hydrochloride containing epinephrine (1 : 100,000; 40 mg/ml + 10 μg/ml). Blood pressure (BP), heart rate (HR), pulse wave transit time, and vector-cardiography data were recorded throughout 3 min before and 5 min after injection. …”
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A Comparative Study of Dorsal Buccal Mucosa Graft Substitution Urethroplasty by Dorsal Urethrotomy Approach versus Ventral Sagittal Urethrotomy Approach by Mrinal Pahwa, Sanjeev Gupta, Mayank Pahwa, Brig D. K. Jain, Manu Gupta

“…Though ventral sagittal urethrotomy preserves the blood supply of urethra and intraoperative time was less than dorsal urethrotomy technique, there was no statistically significant difference in final outcome using either technique.…”
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Technique of sacrectomy at the combined operations for locally advanced rectal cancer by P. V. Tsarkov, S. K. Efetov, I. A. Tulina, L. V. Sidorova

“…To describe the surgical maneuvers allowing to decrease the degree of blood loss, duration of procedure and degree of surgical injury. …”
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Factors associated with iron deficiency aneamia among pregnant women at Chuk hospital in Kigali, Rwanda by Mercy Nwankwo, Chinenye, Hashim Abdullahi, Fardosa

“…Iron is a vital element in all aerobic organisms, and it plays critical role in pregnancy owing to the increased demand for blood for the growing foetus and placenta. This research assessed deficiency anaemia in pregnancy, dietary practices and influencing factors among pregnant women in CHUK Hospital. …”
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Cardiovascular risk assessment: Missing albuminuria contributing to gender inequality by Patricia de Sequera, Javier Arias, Borja Quiroga, María Benavent, Fabio Procaccini, Iago Romero, Guillermo López, Javier Diez, Alberto Ortiz

“…To these, we may add assessment of blood pressure, serum cholesterol (for familial hypercholesterolemia) and serum glucose for Diabetes. …”
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Cardiovascular risk assessment: Missing albuminuria contributing to gender inequality by Patricia de Sequera, Javier Arias, Borja Quiroga, María Benavent, Fabio Procaccini, Iago Romero, Guillermo López, Javier Diez, Alberto Ortiz

“…To these, we may add assessment of blood pressure, serum cholesterol (for familial hypercholesterolemia) and serum glucose for Diabetes. …”
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Relationship between Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D and Lower Extremity Arterial Disease in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients and the Analysis of the Intervention of Vitamin D by Wan Zhou, Shan-Dong Ye

“…Statistical analysis revealed that 25(OH)D had a negative correlation with RBP4, duration, HbA1c, homeostasis model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), and fasting plasma glucose (FPG). LDL, systolic blood pressure (SBP), FPG, and smoking were risk factors of LEAD while high density lipoprotein (HDL) and 25(OH)D were protective ones. …”
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The influence of respiratory infections on Henoch-Schönlein purpura in children by Bili Wang, Wenqing Xiang, Zhouyue Zhu, Hongqiang Shen

“…Results Compared with the control group, children with HSP exhibited a significant increase in urine red blood cell count, urine microalbuminuria, and urine protein/creatinine ratio (P < 0.001). …”
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The Weight-Inclusive versus Weight-Normative Approach to Health: Evaluating the Evidence for Prioritizing Well-Being over Weight Loss by Tracy L. Tylka, Rachel A. Annunziato, Deb Burgard, Sigrún Daníelsdóttir, Ellen Shuman, Chad Davis, Rachel M. Calogero

“…In contrast, data support a weight-inclusive approach, which is included in models such as Health at Every Size for improving physical (e.g., blood pressure), behavioral (e.g., binge eating), and psychological (e.g., depression) indices, as well as acceptability of public health messages. …”
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The Decreased Treg Cells Number Associated with Retinal Lesion Size in Ocular Toxoplasmosis by Ovi Sofia, Muna Amalia, Herryanto Thomassawa, Loeki Enggar Fitri, Seskoati Prayitnaningsih, Hani Susianti

“…Isolation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) was performed to measure the number of Treg cells using flow cytometry and interleukin-27 levels were assessed using the Sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technique. …”
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A Single Bout of Fasting (24 h) Reduces Basal Cytokine Expression and Minimally Impacts the Sterile Inflammatory Response in the White Adipose Tissue of Normal Weight F344 Rats by Kristin J. Speaker, Madeline M. Paton, Stewart S. Cox, Monika Fleshner

“…Sterile inflammation occurs when inflammatory proteins are increased in blood and tissues by nonpathogenic states and is a double-edged sword depending on its cause (stress, injury, or disease), duration (transient versus chronic), and inflammatory milieu. …”
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The NIMO Scandinavian Study: A Prospective Observational Study of Iron Isomaltoside Treatment in Patients with Iron Deficiency by Svein Oskar Frigstad, Anne Haaber, Antal Bajor, Jan Fallingborg, Per Hammarlund, Ole K. Bonderup, Håkan Blom, Terje Rannem, Per M. Hellström

“…Another 133 patients had chronic blood loss, malabsorption, or malignancy. Patients who received an iron isomaltoside dose above 1000 mg had a 65% lower probability of needing retreatment compared with those given 1000 mg. …”
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Apical Revascularization after Delayed Tooth Replantation: An Unusual Case by Marília Pacífico Lucisano, Paulo Nelson-Filho, Lea Assed Bezerra Silva, Raquel Assed Bezerra Silva, Fabricio Kitazono de Carvalho, Alexandra Mussolino de Queiroz

“…When the avulsed tooth was replanted with digital pressure, a blood clot had formed within the socket, which moved the MTA apical plug about 2 mm inside of the root canal. …”
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