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Unraveling the Role of Sex Hormones on Keratinocyte Functions in Human Inflammatory Skin Diseases
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article Review)
The skin exerts several fundamental functions that are the first physical, chemical and immune barriers to the human body. Keratinocytes, the main cell type of the epidermis, provide mechanical defense, support skin integrity ...
Colorectal Cancer: A Review of Carcinogenesis, Global Epidemiology, Current Challenges, Risk Factors, Preventive and Treatment Strategies
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article Review)
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most deadly cancer. Global incidence and mortality are likely to be increased in the coming decades. Although the deaths associated with CRC are very high in high-income countries, the ...
Intermittent levosimendan infusion in ambulatory patients with end-stage heart failure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 984 patients
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Springer
, 2021 , Article Review)
We sought to synthesize the available evidence regarding safety and efficacy of intermittent levosimendan (LEVO) infusions in ambulatory patients with end-stage heart failure (HF). Safety and efficacy of ambulatory ...
Iron Overload in Chronic Kidney Disease: Less Ferritin, More T2MRI.
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Frontiers Media
, 2022 , Article Review)
To date, there is no consensus on the most reliable marker of iron status in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Serum ferritin is used routinely, although it may be a misleading marker for iron overload. The success ...
The impact of health status, diet and lifestyle on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Narrative review
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Wiley
, 2022 , Article Review)
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is defined as the abnormal accumulation of triglycerides in the liver. NAFLD has a global prevalence of almost 30%, while incidence is rising with increasing levels of obesity, ...
The Impact of Mineral Supplementation on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article Review)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrinopathy that is common among women of reproductive age. It is a heterogeneous disorder with an unknown etiology. Different strategies have been proposed for the treatment of ...
Contemporary management of deep caries in primary teeth: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Springer
, 2022 , Article Review)
Purpose: To systematically evaluate the available evidence regarding contemporary management of deep caries in vital primary teeth. This review was carried out to facilitate the development of European Academy of Paediatric ...
Vital pulp treatment for traumatized permanent teeth: A systematic review
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Wiley
, 2022 , Article Review)
Background: Traumatic dental injuries involving the pulp are quite common and there is a need to evaluate the quality of evidence on the success of vital pulp treatment (VPT) interventions in traumatised permanent teeth. ...
Aquaporins Are One of the Critical Factors in the Disruption of the Skin Barrier in Inflammatory Skin Diseases
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article Review)
The skin is the largest organ of the human body, serving as an effective mechanical barrier between the internal milieu and the external environment. The skin is widely considered the first-line defence of the body, with ...
Burden and disease pathogenesis of influenza and other respiratory viruses in diabetic patients
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article Review)
Over the past two decades, diabetes mellitus (DM) has been receiving increasing attention among autoimmune diseases. The prevalence of type 1 and type 2 diabetes has increased rapidly and has become one of the leading ...