Development and validation of a prediction model for estimating 24-Hour Urinary Sodium Excretion using spot urine samples in adult patients.

Unlabelled: The measurement of urinary sodium excretion provides valuable information about an individual's sodium balance and can help in the management of various medical conditions. However, the collection of 24-hour urine samples is subject to errors. Spot urine sodium (uNa) measurements are a reliable alternative to 24-hour urine collections for estimating urinary sodium excretion.

Decontamination of filtering facepiece respirators using a low-temperature-steam-2%-formaldehyde sterilization process during a pandemic: a safe alternative for re-use.

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has caused problems with respirator supplies. Re-use may minimize the impact of the shortage, but requires the availability of an efficient and safe decontamination method.

Aim: To determine whether low-temperature-steam-2%-formaldehyde (LTSF) sterilization is effective, preserves the properties of filtering facepiece (FFP) respirators and allows safe re-use.

Characterization of Microvascular Post Occlusive Hyperemia Using Laser Doppler Flowmetry Technique in Subjects With Cardiometabolic Disorders.

Introduction: Laser Doppler flowmetry (LDF) provides a noninvasive real-time quantification of relative changes in cutaneous perfusion. Assessment of the microvascular function can provide information on the development of various cardiometabolic disorders. In recent years, non-invasive measurements have gain attention, due to the potential complications associated to invasive procedures.

Iberian Cured-Ham Consumption Improves Endothelial Function in Healthy Subjects.

Objectives: Previous studies have shown that dietary components such as oleic acid or polyphenols exert beneficial effects on endothelium. We aimed to assess the impact of regular consumption of Iberian cured-ham (ICH) on endothelial function.

Design: An open-label, randomized controlled parallel study.

No Difference in Neck Enlargement for Patients Treated With Double Proximal Self-Expandable Suprarenal Fixation Endografting.

Introduction: Neck enlargement is well described in patients treated with self-expandable endografts for abdominal aortic aneurysms. Double endografting (ie, overlapping of stent grafts) occurs in patients with proximal cuffs or bifurcated to monoiliacal configuration conversions. When the aortic neck of patients receives 2 suprarenal fixation endografts, it may behave differently in terms of radial force and interaction of additional suprarenal stents extending to the visceral aorta.