Publications by authors named "Rhea Lopez"
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- Concussions are increasingly recognized as a serious health issue, with the need to better understand minor traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) and their long-term effects like second impact syndrome and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
- Current diagnostic methods for concussions primarily rely on subjective assessments, which can lead to uncertainties in diagnosis despite some assistance from neurocognitive tests.
- Emerging research is focusing on developing objective diagnostic tools, such as specific biomarkers and advanced imaging techniques, to improve the accuracy of concussion diagnosis and management.
Vitamin D is now believed to have a significant role in cardiac signal transduction and regulation of gene expression, and thus influences normal cardiomyocyte function. It has been reported to provide cardioprotection through its anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic and anti-fibrotic actions; and to prevent cardiac remodeling, -handling defects, and abnormal electrophysiological patterns. A vitamin D deficient state has been associated in the pathogenesis of heart failure; however, while many clinical studies report a benefit of vitamin D to heart function, other clinical studies are inconsistent with these findings.
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