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The present study was approved by the local Institutional Review Board. A written informed consent form was obtained from each patient. Patients were informed on the purpose of using the INOM system to potentially assist in the localization and identification of RLNS during the operation as well as
Until recently, the only treatment shown to improve strength and preserve ambulation in DMD patients was the use of glucocorticoids, which are accompanied by significant side effects including obesity, cushingoid features, osteoporosis, and behavioral disturbances. Spironolactone is an aldosterone
The DECIDE - Salt in Elderly (Diet, ExerCIse and carDiovascular hEalth - Salt Reduction Strategies for the Elderly in Nursing Homes in China) is a study in the DECIDE project, which includes five studies. The others are DECIDE - Diet, DECIDE - Exercise, DECIDE - Obesity in Children, and DECIDE -
End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is associated with multiple comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, anemia, mineral and bone disorders, malnutrition, body wasting, muscle loss (sarcopenia), neurological problems and infections resulting in a poor survival. Important promoters of these obstacles
This study was carried out at the Alfa Institute of Gastroenterology, Hospital of Clinics, Universidade Federal of Minas Gerais (UFMG). The research protocol was approved by the UFMG Ethics Committee. Patients with indication for liver transplantation, aged over 20 years who regularly attended the
Introduction:
The coronary and peripheral vasodilatory properties of levosimendan has recently been investigated in patients with heart failure. It is considered as a promising alternative to conventional inotropic agents for patients with low LVEF. However, the effects of levosimendan on renal