Publications by authors named "M N Meah"

Current study focused on an ethnomedicinal plant, aiming to explore its medicinal properties comprehensively. Through qualitative and quantitative analysis, the study investigated the phytochemical components of stem extract and assessed its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antidepressant, anxiolytic, locomotor, and antidiarrheal activities. The evaluation involved a combination of , , and approaches.

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  • Inflammation contributes to the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, and the study aims to explore how inflammatory markers relate to changes in coronary plaque volume measured by coronary CT angiography (CCTA).
  • The research involved 161 patients aged 40 and above with stable coronary artery disease, measuring inflammatory markers like IL-6 at the start, and assessing plaque volumes after a year.
  • Results showed that higher IL-6 levels were linked to significant increases in total and noncalcified plaque volume, suggesting that targeting IL-6 could help manage plaque progression and cardiovascular risks.
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Currently, the supply of beta cells for islet transplantation in the treatment of type 1 diabetes is limited. Enteroendocrine cells (EECs) are believed to have high potential as stem cells because they share significant developmental similarities with beta cells. In a previous study, we derived EEC cells that secrete individual gut hormones from STC-1 cells.

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Aim: To explore (1) perspectives and attitudes of Native Americans regarding transitions from serious illness to death, and (2) awareness about hospice and palliative care service models in a Great Plains reservation-based community.

Design: Qualitative descriptive study.

Methods: Community members and clinicians were invited to participate in a semi-structured focus group or interview by Tribal Advisory Board members.

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Coronary artery disease continues to be the leading cause of death globally. Identifying patients who are at risk of coronary artery disease remains a public health priority. At present, the focus of cardiovascular disease prevention relies heavily on probabilistic risk scoring despite no randomized controlled trials demonstrating their efficacy.

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