Publications by authors named "Munir Sidani"
Article Synopsis
- Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, and vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) play a key role in regulating blood flow and pressure through their contractile functions.
- VSMCs can undergo a phenotypic switch from a differentiated state to a dedifferentiated, proliferative state, which affects their movement, growth, gene expression, and overall function.
- This review examines the role of the RhoA protein and its downstream effects in promoting VSMC migration and proliferation, and how these changes contribute to vascular problems like hypertension and atherosclerosis, potentially leading to new treatment strategies.
Introduction: This study aims to examine the sleep pattern and predictors of daily vs. as-needed use of hypnotics in middle-aged and older adults with insomnia.
Methods: Patients aged 50-75 who use hypnotics for insomnia were identified via electronic medical records and were recruited.