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NanoString mRNA Profiling Identifies Inflammatory, Fibrotic Markers of IgA Nephropathy

HCPLive

A distinctive gene expression profile was identified in patients with IgA nephropathy using NanoString mRNA technology, suggesting inflammatory and fibrotic targets in the disease.

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The effect of body mass index on short-term outcomes in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting surgery: a retrospective study from a single cardiovascular center

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

This study is designed to investigate the impact of body mass index (BMI) on the short-term outcomes of patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass graft (OPCAB) surgery.

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Which doctor treats “Y-36” disease ?

Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

If anyone thinks doctors are the only unique and gifted people, who can treat diseases and mitigate human sufferings , realize how incorrect their understanding of the world, humanity & reality. The ICD-11 , the latest code lists nearly 15000 diseases. Have a look at this much celebrated (respected ?) list put up by the world health organization There are so many entities in the list , that are man made and solution is right there in our minds.

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After Cervical Artery Dissection, Early Anticoagulant Might Be Better

Med Page Today

(MedPage Today) -- PHOENIX -- Anticoagulation worked at least as well as antiplatelet medication for stroke prevention after cervical artery dissection, an observational study suggested. Subsequent ischemic stroke was numerically but not significantly.

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Fibromyalgia, Sleep Disturbance Linked to Poor Accuracy for Divided Attention

HCPLive

Patients with fibromyalgia have poorer accuracy for divided attention, mediated by sleep disturbance, according to a new study.

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Association Between MR?Based Thrombus Imaging Characteristics and Endovascular Therapy Outcome in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta?Analysis

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUNDPrediction of successful revascularization and achieving a favorable functional outcome may help determine the optimal treatment strategy and improve the management of stroke. A growing body of literature has implicated a predictive value for thrombus imaging characteristics for stroke outcomes.METHODSWe conducted an electronic search using PubMed, Ovid MEDLINE, and EMBASE, previously published meta‐analyses, and systematic

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Normal 12 lead ECG

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

Normal 12 lead ECG