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The Microbiota of the Vagina and Its Influence on Women’s Health and Disease by Martin, David H., MD

“…Abstract Explorations of the vaginal microbiota (VMB) began over 150 years ago. Using light microscopy and bacterial cultures, the concept of normal versus…”
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Vitamin D deficiency and risk for cardiovascular disease by Judd, Suzanne E, Tangpricha, Vin

“…Vitamin D is an important prohormone for optimal intestinal calcium absorption for mineralization of bone. Because the vitamin D receptor is present in…”
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Angiotensin II, Oxidative Stress and Skeletal Muscle Wasting by Sukhanov, Sergiy, PhD, Yoshida, Tadashi, PhD, Michael Tabony, A., MS, Higashi, Yusuke, PhD, Galvez, Sarah, MS, Delafontaine, Patrice, MD, Semprun-Prieto, Laura, MD, PhD

“…Abstract Muscle atrophy (cachexia) is a muscle wasting syndrome associated with several pathological conditions in humans such as congestive heart failure,…”
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Epidemiology of Spondyloarthritis in North America by Reveille, John D., MD

“…Abstract Many challenges have made it difficult to determine the prevalence of spondyloarthritis (SpA) in North America. They include the ethnic heterogeneity…”
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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Disorder of Epithelial Cell Dysfunction by Zoz, Donald F., MD, Lawson, William E., MD, Blackwell, Timothy S., MD

“…Abstract Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is characterized by progressive dyspnea, interstitial infiltrates in lung parenchyma and restriction on pulmonary…”
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Oxidative Stress in Heart Failure: What Are We Missing? by Sawyer, Douglas B., MD, PhD

“…Abstract Over the past several decades, investigations in humans and animal models of heart failure (HF) have provided substantial evidence that oxidative…”
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Economic Considerations of the Treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis by Reveille, John D., MD, Ximenes, Antonio, MD, Ward, Michael M., MD, MPH, Deodhar, Atul, MD, Clegg, Daniel, MD

“…Abstract Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is associated with both significant direct and indirect costs, which vary by country, and have generally increased…”
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Diabetes and Stroke: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Pharmaceuticals and Outcomes by Chen, Rong, MD, MS, Ovbiagele, Bruce, MD, Feng, Wuwei, MD, MS

“…Abstract There has been a significant increase in obesity rates worldwide with the corresponding surge in diabetes. Diabetes causes various microvascular and…”
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Cardiac Involvement of COVID-19: A Comprehensive Review by Chang, Wei-Ting, Toh, Han Siong, Liao, Chia-Te, Yu, Wen-Liang

“…Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus. SARS-CoV-2 caused…”
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IgA Nephropathy: An Interesting Autoimmune Kidney Disease by Rajasekaran, Arun, Julian, Bruce A., Rizk, Dana V.

“…Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) is the most common primary glomerulonephritis worldwide. It is a leading cause of chronic kidney disease and progresses to…”
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Genetics in Pulmonary Fibrosis—Familial Cases Provide Clues to the Pathogenesis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis by Lawson, William E., MD, Loyd, James E., MD, Degryse, Amber L., MD

“…Abstract Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is the most common form of the idiopathic interstitial pneumonias and remains a disease with a poor prognosis…”
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Influence of Race, Ethnicity and Social Determinants of Health on Diabetes Outcomes by Walker, Rebekah J., PhD, Strom Williams, Joni, MD, MPH, Egede, Leonard E., MD, MS

“…Abstract Background There is strong evidence that race, ethnicity and social determinants of health significantly influence outcomes for patients with…”
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Endothelial Dysfunction in Covid-19 Infection by Otifi, Hassan M., Adiga, Balkur K.

“…COVID-19 is an evolving systemic inflammatory pandemic disease, predominantly affecting the respiratory system. Associated cardiovascular comorbid conditions…”
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Medication Adherence: Truth and Consequences by Brown, Marie T., MD, Bussell, Jennifer, MD, Dutta, Suparna, MD, MPH, Davis, Katherine, RN, BSN, Strong, Shelby, APN, MSN, Mathew, Suja, MD

“…Abstract Improving medication adherence may have a greater influence on the health of our population than in the discovery of any new therapy. Patients are…”
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Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases in COVID-19 Pandemic: A Predisposing or Protective Factor? by Babaha, Fateme, Rezaei, Nima

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Progress Toward Improving Animal Models for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis by Degryse, Amber L., MD, Lawson, William E., MD

“…Abstract Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) remains a disease with an unknown cause and a poor prognosis. Among attempts to define disease pathogenesis,…”
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Development of the Pediatric Gut Microbiome: Impact on Health and Disease by Ihekweazu, Faith D., Versalovic, James

“…The intestinal microbiota are important in human growth and development. Microbial composition may yield insights into the temporal development of microbial…”
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Racial Differences in Hypertension: Implications for High Blood Pressure Management by Lackland, Daniel T., DrPH

“…Abstract The racial disparity in hypertension and hypertension-related outcomes has been recognized for decades with African Americans with greater risks than…”
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Glycemic Variability: How to Measure and Its Clinical Implication for Type 2 Diabetes by Umpierrez, Guillermo E., P. Kovatchev, Boris

“…Glycated hemoglobin A1c (A1C) levels have traditionally been the gold standard for assessing glycemic control and treatment efficacy in patients with type 2…”
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Neurogenic inflammation and cardiac dysfunction due to hypomagnesemia by Kramer, Jay H, Spurney, Christopher, Iantorno, Micaela, Tziros, Constantine, Mak, I-Tong, Tejero-Taldo, M Isabel, Chmielinska, Joanna J, Komarov, Andrei M, Weglicki, William B

“…Hypomagnesemia continues to be a significant clinical disorder that is present in patients with diabetes mellitus, alcoholism, and treatment with magnesuric…”
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