Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to cause considerable morbidity and mortality worldwide. Case reports of hospitalized patients suggest that COVID-19 prominently affects the cardiovascular system, but the overall impact remains unknown. ..Of the 100 included patients, 53 (53%) were male, and the median (interquartile range [IQR]) age was 49 (45-53) years. The median (IQR) time… Continue reading Outcomes of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients Recently Recovered From Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Pressurized #DNA state inside #herpes capsids—A novel antiviral target
Drug resistance in viruses represents one of the major challenges of healthcare. As part of an effort to provide a treatment that avoids the possibility of drug resistance, we discovered a novel mechanism of action (MOA) and specific compounds to treat all nine human herpesviruses and animal herpesviruses. The novel MOA targets the pressurized genome… Continue reading Pressurized #DNA state inside #herpes capsids—A novel antiviral target
The ubiquitous flavonoid #quercetin is an atypical KCNQ #potassium channel activator
Many commonly consumed plants are used as folk medicines, often with unclear molecular mechanisms. Recent studies uncovered the ubiquitous and influential KCNQ family of voltage-gated potassium (Kv) channels as a therapeutic target for several medicinal plant compounds. Capers - immature flower buds of Capparis spinosa - have been consumed for food and medicinal purposes for… Continue reading The ubiquitous flavonoid #quercetin is an atypical KCNQ #potassium channel activator
Risk factors of excessive daytime #sleepiness in a prospective population‐based cohort
Although excessive daytime sleepiness is commonly evaluated in clinical and research settings using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, few studies have assessed the factors associated with its incidence in the general population. We prospectively investigated the predictors of incident and persistent excessive daytime sleepiness in 2,751 subjects (46.1% men, mean age 56.0 ± 9.8 years) from… Continue reading Risk factors of excessive daytime #sleepiness in a prospective population‐based cohort
#Cerebrovascular and Neurological Dysfunction under the Threat of #COVID-19: Is There a Comorbid Role for #Smoking and Vaping?
The recently discovered novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 virus), has brought the whole world to standstill with critical challenges, affecting both health and economic sectors worldwide. Although initially, this pandemic was associated with causing severe pulmonary and respiratory disorders, recent case studies reported the association of cerebrovascular-neurological dysfunction in COVID-19 patients, which is also life-threatening. Several… Continue reading #Cerebrovascular and Neurological Dysfunction under the Threat of #COVID-19: Is There a Comorbid Role for #Smoking and Vaping?
#Sleep patterns and #insomnia in a large population‐based study of middle‐aged and older adults: The Tromsø study 2015–2016
Epidemiological studies assessing adult sleep duration have yielded inconsistent findings and there are still large variations in estimation of insomnia prevalence according to the most recent diagnostic criteria. Our objective was to describe sleep patterns in a large population of middle‐aged and older adults, by employing accurate measures of both sleep duration and insomnia. Data… Continue reading #Sleep patterns and #insomnia in a large population‐based study of middle‐aged and older adults: The Tromsø study 2015–2016
Circulating asymmetric #dimethylarginine and #cognitive decline: A 4‐year follow‐up study of the 1936 Aberdeen Birth Cohort
The underlying mechanisms leading to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are unclear. Asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA), an endogenous inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase, may be associated with cognitive decline, but population‐based evidence is lacking.. ..Change in cognitive performance was assessed in participants of the Aberdeen Birth Cohort of 1936 using longitudinal Raven’s progressive matrices (RPM) between… Continue reading Circulating asymmetric #dimethylarginine and #cognitive decline: A 4‐year follow‐up study of the 1936 Aberdeen Birth Cohort
Association of Hepatic #Steatosis with Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events, Independent of #Coronary Artery Disease
Hepatic steatosis has been associated with increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) but it is not clear whether steatosis is independently associated with risk of MACE. We investigated whether steatosis is associated with risk of MACE independently of the presence and extent of baseline coronary artery disease, assessed by comprehensive contrast-enhanced computed tomography… Continue reading Association of Hepatic #Steatosis with Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events, Independent of #Coronary Artery Disease
Association Between Arterial #Stiffness, #Frailty and Fall-Related Injuries in Older Adults
..A cross-sectional study of a random sample of older adults aged 60 years and older was conducted. Main study parameters: arterial stiffness was measured by the determining the cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI); Frailty status was defined using a 7-item frailty screening scale, developed in Russia. This questionnaire included question about falls and fall-related injuries. Orthostatic… Continue reading Association Between Arterial #Stiffness, #Frailty and Fall-Related Injuries in Older Adults
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