digoxin/inflammation

Selected Drugs Hydroxychloroquine (an analog of chloroquine) has been demonstrated to have an anti-SARS-CoV activity in vitro. Hydroxychloroquine clinical safety profile is better than that of chloroquine (during long-term use) and allows higher daily dose and has fewer concerns about drug-drug

To investigate the effect of orally administered digoxin on innate immune inflammatory responses in the peripheral blood of healthy subjects. We hypothesize the reduction in innate immune inflammatory responses will be expected in the peripheral blood with the effect of oral digoxin. To

Background: Consumption of non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) has dramatically increased worldwide and is more prevalent in women than men. Similarly, obesity rates have continued to rise, most notably in minorities. Since NNS consumption has been linked to obesity, we propose studying NNS effects

Research Summary: 1. Protocol Title: Evaluating Indicators of Cardiac Function in Children Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Western Kenya 2. Purpose of Study: To determine the association of biomarker levels and relevant HIV history with cardiac function in HIV infected children attending

Study procedures Recruitment and Consent Patients with severe Haemophilia A who are taking any regular prophylactic regimen with infusions of factor VIII at least 3 times a week and do not have a target joint will be eligible. Initial approach will be made by the Principal Investigator at the

Background & Rationale: Documented roles for vitamin D in calcium homeostasis, cardiovascular and respiratory health, inflammation, innate immunity, and neuromuscular function have led to the hypothesis that deficiency might represent a modifiable risk factor for outcomes in critical illness. In

Background: The prevalence of mild to moderate COPD is ~5%-10% with one-year mortality around 3% while heart failure affects is1%-3% with one year mortality 5-7% in the community. The mortality of COPD and heart failure dramatically increase following hospitalization. Heart failure and COPD are

Mangosteen Effects on Inflammatory Markers in Atrial Fibrillation Trial is a study designed to test the primary hypothesis that a dietary supplement (Mangosteen) containing anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties may effect the measured levels of inflammatory biomarkers. Secondarily, this

The hypothesis of this study is that patients with dilated nonischemic cardiomyopathy who require support with an implanted left ventricular assist device (LVAD) for chronic refractory heart failure can, with a specific two-staged medical regimen designed to enhance maximal reverse remodeling (an

Scientific Background Anesthesia and surgery are stressful situations which cause neuro-endocrine, metabolic and neurological responses. Cancer surgery may cause a decrease in anti-angiogenic factors, and enable dissemination of tumor cells through manipulation of the tumor and it blood vessels, as

It is well established that the metabolism, distribution and elimination of certain drugs is affected by inflammatory processes. This results from the expression of cytochrome and drug transporter proteins that are altered during the generation of host defense mechanisms. This has major implications