Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) Research

Ghita-Pettigrew M, Kerr BN, Brown KH, Karuna N, Edgar KS, Herron B et al.

The role of the natriuretic peptides in radiation heart injury (RHI) has not been thoroughly examined. Pharmacological modulation of the natriuretic peptide system with sacubitril/valsartan (sac/val) has led to improvements in heart failure therapy and preliminary data suggests RHI is associated ...

Jiang N, Song YY, Pu MY, Cao H, Fu YJ, Bai L et al.

Lightweight polymer-based composites with high thermal conductivity and mechanical robustness are highly desirable for high-efficiency thermal management in electronics. Herein, a thermal annealing-directed molecular engineering strategy is developed to precisely reconfigure the chain conformatio...

DeGonge DL, McCurry MK, Viveiros J, Hall MP

The aim of the study was to explore how personal and institutional factors relate to nurse faculty attitudes toward Empowered Holistic Nursing Education (EHNE).EHNE provides a holistic, student-centered approach to nursing education. Although nurses are familiar with caring for patients holistica...

Reyes DM

Liu Z, Zhou Z, Yuan W, Li J, Tian J, Li M et al.

Heart failure (HF) represents the clinical end stage of most cardiovascular diseases and remains a major cause of mortality, morbidity, and poor quality of life worldwide. In the present study, we use a mouse model induced by abdominal aortic constriction (AAC) that mimics HF and evaluate the pot...

Talla A, Azevedo JLLC, Latif MB, Enriquez AB, Sanchez GP, Pelletier AN et al.

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) suppresses HIV but does not eliminate the latent viral reservoir, which persists in programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1)-expressing CD4+ T cells. Anti-PD-1 therapies have reduced the HIV reservoir in people living with HIV (PLWH) and cancer; however, the individuals...

Lin PT, Chen JY, Lin YH

Liu Y, Wang X, Wang J, Li Z, Ao K, Liang G et al.

Conductive hydrogels are revolutionizing the fields of wearable sensors, implantable bioelectronics, and soft robotics. However, achieving both mechanical robustness and high conductivity within a single system remains challenging. Here, inspired by the cooperative vascular-neural networks in bio...

Wu Z, Qi X, Qin J, Cai B, Kuang S

Elderly migrants face significant mental health risks and social isolation within the context of global aging and mobility. As their daily activities are highly community-centric, the residential environment is a critical determinant of their well-being; however, a systematic assessment framework...

Shen AN, Shi HQ, Zhang ZH, Yao Y, Zhao R, Shi Y et al.

High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has increasingly displaced sucrose throughout the world due to its lower cost. Importantly, there has been more fructose in HFCS, vis a vis glucose, than is considered safe, and generally-recognized-as-safe (GRAS). Fructose is linked to hypertension, lipid dysregul...

Bechthold AC, Wells RD, McIlvennan CK, Abshire Saylor M, Matlock DD, LeJeune J et al.

Providing care aligned with patient values is key to high-quality cardiovascular care. However, it is unclear how recipients of a ventricular assist device (VAD) engage in values-centered discussions during the postimplantation period.To understand how recipients of a VAD engage in conversations ...

Li M, Li Z, Xiao W, Cao Y, Meng L, Xu Y et al.

During the perioperative period, increased vascular permeability is associated with elevated morbidity and mortality. Obstructive jaundice (OJ) has been demonstrated to increase vascular permeability. The endothelial glycocalyx (EG), comprising hyaluronic acid (HA), chondroitin sulfate (CS), and ...

Autry KR, Maxwell JW, Dixon DA

Density functional theory (B3LYP) and correlated molecular orbital theory (CCSD(T)) calculations were used to predict the properties of novel actinide-fluoride complexes formed by the addition of a fluorine to AnFn compounds, with actinides in their normal maximum oxidation state (n), leading to ...

Walpert AR, Gupta M, Looby SE, Srinivasa S

Clinical trials are contingent upon enrollment of participants who are willing to volunteer their time and effort. Many persons living with HIV (PLWH) are long-term survivors aging into midlife and thus, are at risk for medical co-morbidities such as cardiovascular disease (CVD). Many PLWH have a...

Hébert S, Reutter H, Hanslik G, Woelfle J, Conrad ML, Fahlbusch FB et al.

Rituals with spiritual or symbolic meaning form an integral part of pediatric intensive care, yet their timing, initiators, and contextual functions remain insufficiently described. In secularizing and religiously diverse societies, understanding how such practices are documented and enacted is e...

Qiu P, Liu J, Zhu K, Shi F

Construction of aerogel-based composite photocatalytic materials is an effective way to completely eliminate pollutants in water. However, uniform dispersion of photocatalyst nanoparticles in porous aerogels and how to achieve efficient adsorption/photocatalysis synergy still face challenge. In t...

Wang L, Xing Y, Liao S, Zhou Y, Wang M, Wang C et al.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant risk factor for myocardial injury. Despite the proven clinical safety and efficacy of Shen Shuai II Recipe (SSR) in CKD management, and evidence of its renoprotective effects involving anti-inflammation and mitochondrial protection in experimental mod...

Du X, Chen J, Feng L, Zhao J, Deng H, Wang Z et al.

Biomass-derived non-metallic electrocatalysis offers a sustainable strategy for pollutant degradation; however, its practical implementation is often hindered by unclear activation mechanisms, limited selectivity, and weak catalytic activity. In this study, we developed an innovative approach to ...

Graham P

Kawashima F, Nakamura R, Okano A, Matsumoto K, Oike J, Kanzaki K et al.

In distal femoral osteotomy (DFO), using longer distal screws in fixation plates may improve stability. This study examined the insertion direction of three distal screws at the horizontal cross-section to determine if posterior angulation enables deeper placement.Forty-seven varus knees that und...