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On macrovascular and renal complications in type 1 diabetes : aspects on glycemic memory
(2015-05-07)
There is a substantially increased risk of premature mortality and morbidity in cardiovascular
disease (CVD) among type 1 diabetes individuals compared to individuals without diabetes.
Development of microangiopathy and ...
Estrogen : molecular mechanisms of antidiabetic action
(2016-11-29)
The pathogenesis of metabolic syndrome is multifactorial and hormones play an essential role in its development. Estrogen loss in postmenopausal women has been linked to several features of metabolic syndrome, while estrogen ...
Access to health care for febrile children in Uganda : symptom recognition, care seeking practices and provider choice
(2009-05-18)
Background: Febrile illnesses including malaria and pneumonia are leading
causes of death among children under five in Uganda. The survival of a
sick child depends on access to prompt and appropriate care. Despite
government ...
Making endothelial cells move : a study of angiomotin and binding partners
(2012-08-17)
Angiogenesis is a process crucial for tumor growth and metastasis formation and encompasses the control of endothelial directional migration, anastomosis and lumen formation. We have previously shown that Angiomotin (Amot), ...
The role of nitric oxide in the gastrointestinal tract
(2012-11-21)
Nitric oxide (NO) is an important second messenger involved in the regulation of a multitude of mechanisms in the body, such as neurotransmission, smooth muscle contractility, host defense and immune regulation. Inflammatory ...
Stimulating neuroprotective and regenerative mechanisms in Alzheimer disease
(2013-08-14)
The processes involved in neuroprotection and brain repair are an important aspect of the preservation and restoration of neuronal functions affected by pathological lesions. Mechanisms that stimulate, manage and regulate ...
Oncologic and functional outcomes after robot-assisted radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer
(2020-10-16)
Background: Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide, but the incidence has rapidly declined in developed countries after the introduction of structured screening programs. This disease is caused ...