Publications by authors named "R P Vempati"

Coralyne (COR) is a protoberberine-like isoquinoline alkaloid, and it is known for double-stranded (ds) DNA intercalation and topoisomerase inhibition. It can also sensitize cancer cells through various mechanisms. COR reduces the proliferation and migration of breast cancer cells by inhibiting the expression and activity of matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9).

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This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the effect and safety of yoga as an adjunctive therapy for rheumatoid arthritis.

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  • The study investigates the prevalence of obesity and cardiovascular (CV) events specifically in transgender adults, a group that has been less studied compared to cisgender populations.
  • Using the U.S. National Inpatient Sample database from 2020, researchers categorized 19,345 transgender patients into obesity and non-obesity groups, analyzing their health outcomes like mortality and heart-related events.
  • Findings showed higher rates of major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) and cardiac arrests in the obesity cohort, indicating significant health risks associated with obesity in transgender individuals.
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Introduction: Catheter ablation (CA) initiates a proinflammatory process responsible for atrial fibrillation (AF) recurrence (25-40%) and pericarditis (0.8%). Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, colchicine, a microtubule inhibitor, is explored for the prevention of early AF recurrence and pericarditis after pulmonary vein isolation.

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Acute stroke and the transposition of great arteries are two distinct medical entities that rarely intersect in clinical practice. Acute stroke, a devastating neurological event, occurs due to a sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain, leading to focal neurological deficits. On the other hand, the transposition of great arteries is a congenital heart defect characterized by a complete reversal of the aorta and pulmonary artery, resulting in abnormal blood circulation.

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