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Clin Pediatr Endocrinol
January 2025
Department of Pediatrics, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Wieacker-Wolff syndrome (WRWF) is an X-linked genetic disorder characterized by neuromusculoskeletal abnormalities caused by loss-of-function variants of the gene. Here, we report the case of a male infant with WRWF manifesting as multiple joint contractures and congenital anomalies at birth. He underwent gastrostomy to treat the gastroesophageal reflux disease, which caused mixed apnea and transient bradycardia.
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February 2025
Department of Neuroscience, The Center for Advanced Pain Studies, The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX, United States.
Human experimental studies have shown that levcromakalim, an ATP-sensitive potassium (K ATP ) channel opener, induces migraine attacks in people with migraine but not in healthy volunteers. However, the exact site of action for K ATP channels in migraine pathophysiology remains unclear. This study investigates the role of these channels in the meninges in eliciting behavioral hypersensitivity responses in mice.
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October 2024
Endocrinology and Metabolism, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, SAU.
Background Hypoglycemia, where blood glucose is ≤70 mg/dL, is a serious diabetic complication with high individual and community costs. This study aimed to investigate the level of awareness of hypoglycemic episodes among type 2 diabetic patients in the Aseer region, Saudi Arabia. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Aseer region of Saudi Arabia over 9 months, among 235 type 2 diabetic patients.
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January 2025
National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, England.
Importance: Elevated body mass index (BMI) and type 2 diabetes are prevalent in asthma and are associated with an increase in the risk of asthma attacks. In experimental studies, the diabetes medications metformin and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) have mitigated airway inflammation, hyperresponsiveness, and remodeling. However, epidemiological evidence is limited.
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October 2024
Institute of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
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