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Atherosclerosis is the most common cause of peripheral artery disease (PAD). The first symptom of PAD is intermittent claudication (IC), which is characterized by the occurrence of pain, cramps, numbness, and discomfort in the lower limb
This study is designed to see if the ankle robot is safe and effective to use in restoring gait function in individuals with foot drop.
This research project will be conducted at the University of Maryland Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Institute (UM Rehab). There will be approximately 10
1. Statement of the health problem or issue
In end-stage kidney disease, dialysis is needed to remove toxins and electrolytes that would otherwise accumulate in a patient's blood. The fluid used in dialysis, the dialysate, contains magnesium, and the lower the concentration of dialysate magnesium,
Background:
Hypercholesterolemia and statin use in Denmark
Simvastatin is the most commonly prescribed statin, a class of drugs that inhibit hydroxyl-methyl-glutaryl (HMG) coenzyme A reductase, and thereby blocking biosynthesis of cholesterol in the liver. Simvastatin is prescribed for individuals
Background
HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA AND STATIN USE IN DENMARK
Simvastatin is the most commonly prescribed statin, a class of drugs that inhibit hydroxyl-methyl-glutaryl (HMG) coenzyme A reductase, and thereby blocking biosynthesis of cholesterol in the liver. Simvastatin is prescribed for individuals
Background
HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA AND STATIN USE IN DENMARK
Simvastatin is the most commonly prescribed statin, a class of drugs that inhibit hydroxyl-methyl-glutaryl (HMG) coenzyme A reductase, and thereby blocking biosynthesis of cholesterol in the liver. Simvastatin is prescribed for individuals
Dystonia affecting athletes has received little research attention and there has been a lack of awareness or interest among both physicians and athletes. Task-specific dystonias or occupational cramps affect people while writing, typing, and or playing a musical instrument. Our group has previously
Study Overview: We estimate, based on the calculations detailed below that 80 subjects with documented statin myalgia will be required to test our hypothesis. Consequently, 135 patients with statin myopathic complaints will be recruited from the Cholesterol Management Center at Hartford Hospital,
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or motor neuron disease (MND), is a rapidly progressive, fatal neurodegenerative condition characterized by loss of upper and lower motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. The terms ALS and MND are often used inter-changeably to cover the different clinical
This is a double blind randomized controlled trial of Ortho tricyclen™ vs. Trinessa™ (generic equivalent) to determine if they have similar effects on bleeding patterns, namely days of menstrual flow, amount of bleeding, and intermenstrual bleeding. Women will score these parameters using a survey
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND: In recent years, the need to achieve increasingly ambitious therapeutic goals for dyslipidemias has prompted the search for more potent pharmacological agents to lower circulating atherogenic lipoprotein concentrations and enhance reverse cholesterol transport (RCT). While
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1.0 SYNOPSIS The primary objective of this randomized, double blind, placebo controlled pilot study is to determine if therapies aimed at lowering LDL cholesterol (HMGCoA reductase inhibitor - simvastatin) or increasing HDL cholesterol (Niaspan) will induce regression of carotid