Homocysteine and Hypertension in Diabetes: Does PPARγ Have a Regulatory Role? by Utpal Sen, Suresh C. Tyagi

“…Dysfunction of macro- and microvessels is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with cardio-renovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, and diabetes. …”
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Respiratory pathology in the mdx/utrn -/- mouse: A murine model for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). by Marán Y Hernández Rodríguez, Debolina D Biswas, Aoife D Slyne, Jane Lee, Evelyn Scarrow, Sarra M Abdelbarr, Heather Daniels, Ken D O'Halloran, Leonardo F Ferreira, Charles A Gersbach, Mai K ElMallah

“…As muscle weakness progresses, respiratory insufficiency and hypoventilation result in significant morbidity and mortality. The most studied DMD mouse model- the mdx mouse- has a milder respiratory phenotype compared to humans, likely due to compensatory overexpression of utrophin. mdx/utrn-/- mice lack both dystrophin and utrophin proteins. …”
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Prevalence of Bovine Schistosomiasis and Associated Risk Factors in Tis Abay District, Northwest Ethiopia by Temesgen Kifle, Tirumengist Bayile, Haben Fesseha, Mesfin Mathewos

“…Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease of cattle that is caused by trematode worms and results in morbidity, mortality, reduced fertility, and productivity. …”
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Integral Health Brigades. An Experience in Cienfuegos after Hurricane Denis by Víctor René Navarro Machado, William Alfonso Delgado, Salvador Tamayo Muñiz, Carlos Castro Cabanes, Roberto Baños García

“…<strong><br />Results:</strong> There was no disease outbreak, not even changes in morbidity. The psychological affection was very little. …”
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Genistein Ameliorated Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor-A (VEGF-A) and Estrogen Receptor-Alpha (ER-α) in Endometriosis Mice Model, In Vivo and In Silico by Sutrisno Sutrisno, Maharani Maharani

“…Endometriosis (EM) is a gynecological disorder that causes morbidity in women and is characterized by endometrial tissue in the uterus cavity. …”
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Preeclampsia and Stroke: Risks during and after Pregnancy by Cheryl Bushnell, Monique Chireau

“…Cerebrovascular complications occur in only a small proportion of women with severe preeclampsia, but with high morbidity and mortality. Endothelial dysfunction and impaired cerebral autoregulation, and severe hypertension in the setting of preeclampsia are likely the cause of many strokes during pregnancy. …”
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The Adaptive Neuroplasticity Hypothesis of Behavioral Maintenance by Janey C. Peterson

“…Physical activity is a seemingly simple and clinically potent method to decrease morbidity and mortality in people with coronary heart disease (CHD). …”
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Mechanisms of liver disease in patients infected with HIV by Matthew B Kaspar, Richard K Sterling

“…Objective To describe the various mechanisms of liver disease in patients with HIV infection, and to link these mechanisms to disease states which may utilise them.Background Non-AIDS causes of morbidity and mortality are becoming increasingly common in patients chronically infected with HIV. …”
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Transurethral Water Vapor Ablation: Potential for a Novel Prostate Cancer Management Strategy by Warlick CA, Spilseth BD, Dixon CM

“…Device or procedure-related adverse events (AEs) were mild/moderate and transient; none were serious AEs.Conclusion: Water vapor ablation has low morbidity. It is possible to successfully retreat residual disease or new lesions identified on surveillance with only transient mild to moderate adverse events and acceptable oncologic outcomes offering a new management strategy for localized prostate cancer.Plain Language Summary: Treatment decisions for men with localized prostate cancer (PCa) are determined with consideration of multiple factors including, disease risk, co-morbidities, estimated life-expectancy and each patient’s preferences. …”
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Vaccines in the fight against antimicrobial resistance – perspectives from South Africa by A Brink, A Kgasi, A Musyoki, B Kagina, C Feldman, D Reddy, E du Toit, E Kalanxhi, J Meyer, I Impalli, M Schönfeldt, M Sibanda, N Schellack, P Skosana, S Essack, S Dlamini, Y Ramsamy

“…Socioeconomic factors have been identified as significant contributors to the emergence and exacerbation of AMR, especially in populations facing inadequate access to healthcare, poor sanitation services and high morbidity and mortality rates. Weak healthcare systems and water, sanitation and hygiene have been highlighted as fundamental risk factors for AMR emergence and transmission. …”
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Association between air pollution and osteoporosis: A systematic review by Prabowo Nurhasan Agung, Soetrisno, Nurwati Ida, Ardyanto Tonang Dwi, Poncorini Eti, Nurudhin Arief, Dirgahayu Paramasari

“…Background: Osteoporosis is a major worldwide health problem associated with lower bone mineral density (BMD) and higher fracture risk, which contributes to increased morbidity and healthcare costs. Meanwhile, some modifiable environmental factors affect bone health, including air pollution and smoking. …”
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Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: A Diagnostic Challenge in the Oral Cavity by Mehmet Ali Altay, Alper Sindel, Öznur Özalp, Burak Kocabalkan, İrem Hicran Özbudak, Ramazan Erdem, Ozan Salim, Dale A. Baur

“…Awareness of oral manifestations of LCH may aid clinicians greatly in reducing morbidity and mortality associated with this debilitating condition.…”
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Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Relieve Hindlimb Ischemia through Enhancing Angiogenesis in Tree Shrews by Cunping Yin, Yuan Liang, Jian Zhang, Guangping Ruan, Zian Li, Rongqing Pang, Xinghua Pan

“…Hindlimb ischemia is still a clinical problem with high morbidity and mortality. Patients suffer from consequent rest pain, ulcers, cool limbs, and even amputation. …”
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Pediatric Ovarian Growing Teratoma Syndrome by Rebecca M. Rentea, Aaron Varghese, Atif Ahmed, Alexander Kats, Michelle Manalang, Tazim Dowlut-McElroy, Richard J. Hendrickson

“…These tumors are associated with significant morbidity and mortality due to invasive and compressive growth as well as potential for malignant transformation. …”
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Multidisciplinary Management of a Giant Plexiform Neurofibroma by Double Sequential Preoperative Embolization and Surgical Resection by Roberto Vélez, Sergi Barrera-Ochoa, David Barastegui, Mercedes Pérez-Lafuente, Cleofe Romagosa, Manuel Pérez

“…This case describes how a multidisciplinary management of these large and challenging lesions is technically feasible and appears to be beneficial in reducing perioperative blood loss and morbidity. Giant neurofibroma is a poorly defined term used to describe a neurofibroma that has grown to a significant but undefined size. …”
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Progressive histological and behavioral deterioration of a novel mouse model of secondary hydrocephalus after subarachnoid hemorrhage by Xuehai Deng, Jianlin Ding, Chang Liu, Zhong Wang, Junchi Wang, Qiyue Duan, Weida Li, Xinlong Chen, Xiaoping Tang, Long Zhao

“…Abstract Hydrocephalus commonly occurs after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and is associated with increased morbidity and disability in patients with SAH. Choroid plexus cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) hypersecretion, obliterative arachnoiditis occluding the arachnoid villi, lymphatic obstruction, subarachnoid fibrosis, and glymphatic system injury are considered the main pathological mechanisms of hydrocephalus after SAH. …”
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The mRNA-1647 vaccine: A promising step toward the prevention of cytomegalovirus infection (CMV) by Adewunmi Akingbola, Abiodun Adegbesan, Olajumoke Adewole, Kolade Adegoke, Akpevwe Emmanuella Benson, Paul Ayomide Jombo, Sandra Uchechukwu Eboson, Victor Oluwasola, Ademola Aiyenuro

“…This vaccine could significantly reduce CMV-related morbidity and mortality, particularly in newborns and immunocompromised individuals, addressing a critical unmet medical need.…”
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A Case of Intestinal Obstruction in Pregnancy Diagnosed by MRI and Treated by Intravenous Hyperalimentation by Atsushi Daimon, Yoshito Terai, Yoko Nagayasu, Atsuko Okamoto, Takumi Sano, Yusuke Suzuki, Kazuyoshi Kanki, Daisuke Fujita, Masahide Ohmichi

“…Intestinal obstruction requires a prompt diagnosis and aggressive intervention may be necessary to minimize the morbidity and mortality associated with this rare complication of pregnancy. …”
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Infrapatellar Fat Pad Stem Cells: From Developmental Biology to Cell Therapy by Ronaldo J. F. C. do Amaral, Henrique V. Almeida, Daniel J. Kelly, Fergal J. O’Brien, Cathal J. Kearney

“…The ideal cell type to be used for cartilage therapy should possess a proven chondrogenic capacity, not cause donor-site morbidity, and should be readily expandable in culture without losing their phenotype. …”
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Therapeutic Potential of Stem Cells Strategy for Cardiovascular Diseases by Chang Youn Lee, Ran Kim, Onju Ham, Jihyun Lee, Pilseog Kim, Seokyeon Lee, Sekyung Oh, Hojin Lee, Minyoung Lee, Jongmin Kim, Woochul Chang

“…Despite development of medicine, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are still the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Over the past 10 years, various stem cells have been utilized in therapeutic strategies for the treatment of CVDs. …”
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