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The desensitization of the transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 by nonpungent agonists and its resensitization by bradykinin
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Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
, 2020 , Article)
Transient receptor potential vanilloid type-1 (TRPV1) channels have crucial roles in inflammatory hyperalgesia. Different inflammatory mediators can modulate TRPV1 sensitization. Bradykinin is an algogenic substance released ...
Association between proton pump inhibitor use and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase urinary tract infection in adults: A retrospective study
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Dove Medical Press Ltd
, 2023 , Article)
Purpose: To study the association between proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use and the risk of urinary tract infection (UTI) caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL). Patients and Methods: ...
IP3 receptors: An "elementary" journey from structure to signals
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
Inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptors (IP3Rs) are large tetrameric channels which sit mostly in the membrane of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and mediate Ca2+ release from intracellular stores in response to extracellular ...
Modulatory Effect of Intermittent Fasting on Adipose Tissue Inflammation: Amelioration of Cardiovascular Dysfunction in Early Metabolic Impairment
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Frontiers
, 2021 , Article)
Cardiometabolic syndrome (CMS) is a cluster of maladaptive cardiovascular, renal, thrombotic, inflammatory, and metabolic disorders. It confers a high risk of cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. CMS is triggered by ...
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in perinatal women: A cross sectional survey
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De Gruyter Open Ltd
, 2021 , Article)
To explore attitudes to COVID-19 vaccination among perinatal women. A nationwide online, cross-sectional survey was conducted in Qatar from 15th October 2020 to 15th November 2020 with voluntary participation open to all ...
Corrigendum to “Morphometric study of the facial skeleton in Jordanians: A computed tomography scan-based study” [Forensic Sci. Int. 302 (2019) 109916] (Forensic Science International (2019) 302, (S0379073819303287), (10.1016/j.forsciint.2019.109916))
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Elsevier Ireland Ltd
, 2020 , Article)
The authors regret that the affiliation published for Dr. Mohammed Allouh and Heba شis incorrect. The affiliation for Dr. Mohammed Allouh should be: Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, ...
Prevalence and global trends of polypharmacy in patients with chronic liver disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Wolters Kluwer Health
, 2023 , Article)
Background: Despite its central role in drug metabolism, the exact prevalence estimates and factors affecting global trends of polypharmacy in patients with chronic liver disease (CLD) have remained unexamined. The aim of ...
β-blockade prevents coronary macro- and microvascular dysfunction induced by a high salt diet and insulin resistance in the Goto–Kakizaki rat
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Portland Press Ltd
, 2021 , Article)
A high salt intake exacerbates insulin resistance, evoking hypertension due to systemic perivascular inflammation, oxidative-nitrosative stress and endothelial dysfunction. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEi) ...
Transforming growth factor-β1 inhibits interleukin-1β-induced expression of inflammatory genes and Cathepsin S activity in human vascular smooth muscle cells
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John Wiley and Sons Inc
, 2021 , Article)
Objective and design
This study investigated the opposite mechanisms by which IL-1β and TGF-β1 modulated the inflammatory and migratory phenotypes in cultured human intimal vascular smooth muscle cells vSMCs.
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Implementation and evaluation of a patient safety course in a problem-based learning program
(2017 , Article)
Background: Since the development of the WHO patient safety curriculum guide, there has been insufficient reporting regarding the implementation and evaluation of patient safety courses in undergraduate problem-based ...