Statins are the first line therapy for reducing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c) in those shown to benefit.1 However, there are…
Elevated Uric Acid Prevalence and Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: Insights from RELAX
We aimed to 1) describe characteristics of patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) enrolled in RELAX stratified…
Porphyria Cutanea Tarda due to Primary Hemochromatosis.
A 56-year-old woman with no history of comorbidities or medication intake presented with a 1-year history of blisters and erosions…
Exogenous testosterone abuse and myocardial infarction in a young bodybuilder
A 25-year-old man presented with new-onset substernal chest pain. The pain was dull, and radiated to his neck and left…
A case of persistent beard folliculitis.
A 48-year-old agronomist with no history of comorbidities or medication intake consulted with a two-month history of progressive swelling on…
The impact of maternal and early life malnutrition on health: a diet-microbe perspective
Early-life malnutrition may have long-lasting effects on microbe-host interactions that affect health and disease susceptibility later in life. Diet quality…
Actigraphy in brain-injured patients – A valid measurement for assessing circadian rhythms?
Actigraphy has received increasing attention in classifying rest-activity cycles. However, in patients with disorders of consciousness (DOC), actigraphy data may…
Steep decline in organ transplants amid COVID-19 outbreak
France and the United States have experienced a tremendous reduction in the number of organ donations and solid organ (kidney,…
Acupuncture May Ease Indigestion
Feelings of bloating and fullness were relieved by use of acupuncture needles.
Multitasking in the workplace can lead to negative emotions
From writing papers to answering emails, it’s common for office workers to juggle multiple tasks at once. But those constant…