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Gut Microbiota: An Important Link between Western Diet and Chronic Diseases.
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MDPI
, 2019 , Article Review)
A Western diet characterised by high intake of energy-dense and processed food is a risk factor for many chronic diseases including diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular diseases [1]. Much of the research focus is on the ...
The effect of exercise on glucoregulatory hormones: A countermeasure to human aging: Insights from a comprehensive review of the literature
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MDPI AG
, 2019 , Article Review)
Hormones are secreted in a circadian rhythm, but also follow larger-scale timetables, such as monthly (hormones of the menstrual cycle), seasonal (i.e., winter, summer), and, ultimately, lifespan-related patterns. Several ...
Self-repairing composites for corrosion protection: A review on recent strategies and evaluation methods
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MDPI AG
, 2019 , Article Review)
The use of self-healing coatings to protect metal substrates, such as aluminum alloys, stainless steel, carbon steel, and Mg alloys from corrosion is an important aspect for protecting metals and for the economy. During ...
Biomechanical Investigation of Disturbed Hemodynamics-Induced Tissue Degeneration in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Using Computational and Experimental Techniques.
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Frontiers Media
, 2019 , Article Review)
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is the dilatation of the aorta beyond 50% of the normal vessel diameter. It is reported that 4-8% of men and 0.5-1% of women above 50 years of age bear an AAA and it accounts for ~15,000 ...
Glycan analysis as biomarkers for testicular cancer
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MDPI AG
, 2019 , Article Review)
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force does not recommend routine screening for testicular cancer (TC) in asymptomatic men, essentially because serological testicular cancer (TC) biomarkers are not reliable. The main ...
Cadmium Toxicity: Oxidative Stress, Inflammation and Tissue Injury
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Scientific Research Publishing
, 2019 , Article Review)
Cadmium is a known environmental pollutant targeting various organs. Often implicated in cadmium toxicology is the formation of reactive oxygen species, overwhelming the free radical scavenging mechanisms and inducing ...
The Role of Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase (PTP)-1B in Cardiovascular Disease and Its Interplay with Insulin Resistance.
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MDPI
, 2019 , Article Review)
Endothelial dysfunction is a key feature of cardiovascular disorders associated with obesity and diabetes. Several studies identified protein tyrosine phosphatase (PTP)-1B, a member of the PTP superfamily, as a major ...
Understanding the Burden of Atopic Dermatitis in Africa and the Middle East
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Springer Healthcare
, 2019 , Article Review)
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common inflammatory skin disease characterized by intensely pruritic lesions. The prevalence of atopic dermatitis is increasing in developing regions, including Africa and the Middle East. ...
Pharmaceutical pricing policies in Qatar and Lebanon: narrative review and document analysis
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Blackwell Publishing Ltd
, 2019 , Article Review)
Objectives: This study aimed at reviewing and analysing the pharmaceutical pricing policies implemented in two middle-east countries. Methods: Official documents related to national pharmaceutical pricing policies were ...
MicroRNAs in Cardiac Hypertrophy
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MDPI AG
, 2019 , Article Review)
Like other organs, the heart undergoes normal adaptive remodeling, such as cardiac hypertrophy, with age. This remodeling, however, is intensified under stress and pathological conditions. Cardiac remodeling could be ...