Articles: disease.
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Pol. Arch. Med. Wewn. · Oct 2024
High-dose atorvastatin and rosuvastatin reduce neutrophil extracellular traps-related proteins in coronary artery disease: association with prothrombotic state.
Neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) formation is involved in atherothrombosis. ⋯ We showed for the first time that high‑dose statins can reduce the level of NET‑related proteins in association with anti‑inflammatory and antithrombotic actions in CAD patients.
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Pol. Arch. Med. Wewn. · Oct 2024
ReviewHow to better prevent sudden cardiac death? Recent advances.
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a global public health problem. Despite efforts of the scientific community, it is characterized by low survival (<10%). ⋯ At the population level, efforts are concentrated on prevention of ischemic heart disease, as it is responsible for over 70% of sudden mortality cases in adults, and on development of resuscitation and early defibrillation programs. Much still needs to be done to improve survival by raising awareness in the population through training initiatives and by optimizing available technologies and making them more accessible.
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Tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading cause of death from infectious diseases worldwide. Military personnel are particularly vulnerable to TB because of the factors like deployments to endemic regions and close-quarters living. This study aims to compare the characteristics and outcomes of symptomatic TB cases between military and civilian patients treated at 2 French military hospitals, with a specific focus on diagnostic delay. ⋯ Tuberculosis presentation and outcomes in military and civilian patients were generally comparable. Early diagnosis remains essential to minimize disease severity and operational impact, particularly in military settings.
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A core objective of U.S. medical services is to ensure the medical and dental readiness of military personnel. Oral diseases, resulting in pain, infection, or functional impairment, greatly affect the operational effectiveness of military personnel. This study aimed to compare the current causes of dental emergencies and the rates of dental disease nonbattle injuries in a deployed setting with those documented in previous research. Additionally, the study sought to determine if these rates have decreased because of preventive measures or potential improvements in overall oral health. ⋯ The results of this study confirm that dental emergencies continue to be a threat to overall readiness in deployed environments. The primary etiologic factor in the current study was as a result of tooth fracture and/or caries.