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Therapeutic myocardial angiogenesis and its pharmacological modulation
(2005-09-30)
Angiogenesis is the formation of new blood vessels induced by the proliferation and migration of endothelial cells. Because angiogenesis is a complex process, therapeutic efficacy may be improved by overexpression of ...
Studies of cellular pathogenesis in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis
(2004-08-20)
In this thesis, I have studied antigen-specific therapeutic interventions
of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) and aimed to
understand the respective roles of different cell subsets in initiation
and ...
Impaired glucose tolerance in ischemic heart disease
(2005-11-18)
and CRP (P <0.05). In the whole group calculated intimamedia area was
associated with 2h PG after the glucose load (P <0.05). Both cIMa of the
common carotid artery and the cIMa of the brachial artery were
independently and significantly associated...
Five-year follow-up of a randomized controlled trial of early supported discharge and continued rehabilitation at home after stroke
(2005-11-23)
5 years after stroke, at which time a significantly larger proportion of patients in the ESD group were independent in extended ADL (p=0.04) and active in household activities (washing dishes p=0.006, washing clothes p= 0.04). A difference...
The megencephaly mouse : from gene to neuronal proliferation
(2005-12-23)
Megalencephaly, enlarged brain, can be associated with a wide range of symptoms from benign to severe. Severe cases are often associated with mental retardation and seizures. The megencephaly mouse shows a dramatic, ...
Bad breath : prevalence, periodontal disease, microflora and inflammatory markers
(2005-03-29)
periodontal disease and bad breath demonstrated a higher percentage of teeth with pockets =5 mm than did individuals without bad breath (p<0.001). Moreover subjects with foetor ex ore showed significantly higher levels of plaque and calculus values than did...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease in adults : the Kalixanda study : a population-based endoscopic study
(2006-12-21)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common burden on health care
resources in the Western world and deteriorates the health-related
quality of life of those affected, but its manifestations in the general
population ...
Coronary artery bypass surgery without extracorporeal circulation
(2006-03-10)
Introduction: Coronary artery bypass surgery with extracorporeal circulation is associated with a systemic inflammatory response syndrome that contributes to morbidity and mortality. Aortic cross clamping and cardioplegic ...
Tobacco smoking and periodontal health in a Saudi Arabian population
(2005-09-23)
disease was 5.1-fold and 3.8-fold increased in water pipe and cigarette smokers, respectively, compared to non-smokers (p < 0.01). The relative risk associated with heavy smoking was about 8-fold elevated in water pipe smokers and 5-fold elevated...
On neck load among helicopter pilots : effects of head worn equipment, whole body vibration and neck position
(2005-09-13)
rotation, 2-3 % of neck flexion, and 1.5-2.5 % of trunk inclination. The use of NVG increased muscle activity in upper neck by 0.5-1.5 % and in lower neck by about 0.5 %. Results with added counterweight were about the same as with NVG. Muscle activity...