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World J Cardiol
December 2024
Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology Center, IRCCS MultiMedica, Sesto San Giovanni 20099, Milan, Italy.
Clinical outcomes of catheter ablation remain suboptimal in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), particularly in those with persistent AF, despite decades of research, clinical trials, and technological advancements. Recently, pulsed-field ablation (PFA), a promising non-thermal technology, has been introduced to improve procedural outcomes. Its unique feature of myocardial selectivity offers safety advantages by avoiding potential harm to vulnerable adjacent structures during AF ablation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIndian J Endocrinol Metab
November 2024
Department of Endocrinology, Christian Medical College Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
Indian J Nephrol
April 2024
Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Lab, NHS Blood and Transplant, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Potential kidney transplant patients with HLA-specific antibodies have reduced access to transplantation. Their harmful effects are mediated by the Fc portion of IgG, including activation of the complement system and Fc receptor-initiated cytotoxic processes by circulating leucocytes. Avoiding antibody incompatibility is the conventional approach, but for some patients this can mean extended waiting times, or even no chance of a transplant if there are no alternative, compatible donors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRes Aging
February 2025
RAND Corporation, Santa Monica, CA, USA.
Recent decades have seen state successes in rebalancing Medicaid long-term care from institutional care (e.g., nursing homes) into home and community settings.
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