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L. (AE) has a rich tradition of use in wound healing improvement across various cultures worldwide. In previous studies, we revealed that L.

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Objective: Thyroid diseases are among the most common endocrinopathies and metabolic disorders. Hypothyroidism is caused by insufficient production of thyroid hormones with a higher prevalence in women. Causes for the development of endocrine diseases may be mutations in genes that encode peptide hormones.

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The muscles in the upper arm are categorized into two groups: ventral muscles, which include the biceps brachii, coracobrachialis, and brachialis, and dorsal muscles comprising the triceps brachii and anconeus. These muscles are positioned in a way that they contribute to movements at the shoulder and elbow joints. Given the importance of the upper arm muscles for various reasons, they need to be well-known by medical professionals.

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Background: BRASH syndrome (bradycardia, renal failure, atrioventricular nodal blockade, shock, and hyperkalemia) is a rare clinical condition with potentially severe outcomes. Patients with BRASH syndrome can present with diverse signs and symptoms and are usually in critical condition, but if recognized early, the syndrome is treatable and may have a favorable prognosis.

Case Presentation: This case study presents a 74-year-old patient with a history of multiple chronic conditions who was brought to the emergency department with a suspected cerebrovascular accident, altered mental status, and bradycardia.

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Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension via Indo-Mediterranean Foods, May Be Superior to DASH Diet Intervention.

Nutrients

December 2022

Department of Gerontology and Geriatric, Faculty of Medicine, PJ Safarik University and MEDIPARK-University Research Park, PJ Safarik University, 040-11 Kosice, Slovakia.

Article Synopsis
  • A Western-type diet high in salt and sugar, along with sedentary behavior and lifestyle choices like tobacco use and alcohol consumption, significantly increases the risk of hypertension due to oxidative stress and inflammation.
  • The review emphasizes the importance of changing dietary habits, particularly highlighting the DASH diet and exploring the blood pressure-lowering effects of certain Indo-Mediterranean and Japanese foods, such as pulses, whole grains, vegetables, and fish.
  • There's evidence from studies that these healthier diets can help prevent hypertension and metabolic diseases, but more research is needed on specific foods from these diets, especially in Japan, where hypertension rates are lower.
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Background/aim: We have previously shown that the water extract of Agrimonia eupatoria L. (AE) is a valuable source of polyphenols with excellent antioxidant properties and has clinical potential for the prevention and/or adjuvant therapy of cardiovascular complications associated with diabetes. Inspired by our previously published data, in the present study we examined whether AE improves skin wound healing in a series of in vitro and in vivo experiments.

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Objectives: The aim of the survey was to find out what the possible consequences are of the COVID-19 disease on the nervous system and to propose a method of using artificial intelligence.

Material And Methods: Recent research has shown that the risks to patients due to severe acute coronavirus 2 respiratory syndrome (SARS-COV-2) differ most significantly depending on age and the presence of underlying comorbidities such as: cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes and others. The consequences of COVID-19 on the nervous system are especially important.

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