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    1975] High triglyceride level causes this form and the other lipoprotein levels are either normal or increased a little. The treatment conmprises of niacins, fibrates and diet control. For lowering the triglyceride level, comparing with fibrates, statins are not better. 1.3.1.7 Type V Hyperlipoproteinemia Mixed hyperlipidemia or mixed hyperlipoproteinemia familial or Type V Hyperlipoproteinemia is very similar to type I, but with high VLDL in addition to chylomicrons. Hyperuricemia and glucose

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    Emerging therapies for sickle cell anemia Cesi Salmeron Suny Rockland Community College Abstract Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is an inherited disorder that produces sickle or crescent shape red blood cells. Thus, the mutated erythrocytes result in an inadequate supply of oxygen being transported throughout the body. Research shows that among those affected the most with the sickle cell gene are African Americans. In recent years, we have seen a decrease in mortality and morbidity rates as a result

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    However, adverse side effects attributed to drugs containing statin, pushed consumers to begin looking for better, much safer alternative drugs to lower cholesterol levels. The use of stenols in containing the risk of heart disease gained wide appeal when the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement indicating that foods with at least 3.4g stanol esters or 1.3g of sterol esters in daily servings can reduce the risk of contracting heart attack. The supplements that came into the

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    Basal Epithelial Keratin Disorder: Hereditary Skin Blistering Keratin is a fibrous protein that functions as the main structural material in skin, hair and nails. This protein consists of -helices coiled together with Van der Waal forces keep them together via disulfide bonds, which makes it a strong structure. However, mutations/ manipulations introduced to the protein can contribute to disorders within the human body. Hereditary skin blistering epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS) is an interesting

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    atherosclerosis, cardiomyopathy, cardiac fibrosis, mitral regurgitation, myolysis, etc. (Chen et al. 2015; Kitano et al.; Luo et al. 2014; Nunes et al. 2010; Rikitake and Liao 2005). This interest has been built on the observation that beneficial effects of statins result either completely or

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    adherence decreased over time in both the cohorts (NOAC vs Warfarin). Unadjusted estimates suggested age, insurance type, region, CHA2DS2VASC score, statin, ARB-inhibitors and beta-blocker use were associated with the adherence to the therapy. For multivariate analysis controlling for the covariates, increase in age, drug cost, less co-morbidities and statin use led to better adherence whereas low risk CHA2DS2VASC led to lower adherence. It was interesting to know that CHA2DS2VASC score and region was

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    The name of my medical disorder that I am researching on is called high cholesterol. According to Dr. Juan Alvarado high cholesterol "is an elevated grease in the organism that produces the arteries to harden". Also according to doctor Paulysney Guerrero her definition of high cholesterol is that it is "when the recurrent levels go over 250 mg. The LDL and the HDL always have to evaluate to check to the good and bad cholesterol”. The result of having high cholesterol is that it can lead to several

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    raise HDL-C, reduce secondary non-fatal myocardial infarction, and regression of atherosclerosis in combination with a bile acid resin. In a recent study (cite) patients taking Niaspan demonstrated regression of atherosclerosis in combination with statin, a popular cholesterol treatment agent. Abbott is now looking to replicate the study in order to receive an

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    Although there is no specific cultural or spiritual implications with regards to CI-AKI. The gerontological population, which the article did not specifically focus on, may be more adversely affected because of a reduction in their thirst mechanism, limited access to fluids, and a decline in kidney function due to structural and functional changes in the kidney (Brunner & Suddarth’s, 2013, p. 1513). This makes them more susceptible to acute and chronic kidney failure. The GFR decline from 125 mL/min

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    Simvastatin, a member of the hydroxymethylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase or statin family has been shown to reduce the amount of inflammation in the arteries associated with atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular diseases presumably by lowering the LDL levels utilized for oxidative metabolism. It has also been proposed that statin therapy could help to decrease the production and circulation of the mediators that induce CRP production such as tumor-necrosis

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