Association of serum levels of Visfatin, Intelectin-1, RARRES2 and their genetic variants with bone mineral density in postmenopausal females

BackgroundAdipokines are engaged in bone physiology and regulate bone mineral density (BMD) by playing protective or cynical role in bone metabolism.The study is designed to measure and compare BMD, adipokines (retinoic acid receptor responder protein-2 RARRES2, visfatin and Intelectin-1) and their genetic variants in postmenopausal osteoporotic, o

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Mechanical power of ventilation and driving pressure: two undervalued parameters for pre extracorporeal membrane oxygenation ventilation and during daily management?

Abstract The current ARDS guidelines highly recommend lung protective ventilation which include plateau pressure (P plat 5 cm H2O) and tidal volume (V t of 6 ml/kg) of predicted body weight.In contrast, the ELSO guidelines suggest the evaluation of an indication Cookie of veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) due to hypoxemic or hy

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Legal and Ethical Aspects of Discontinuing Futile Medical Care in Poland, the United Kingdom and Italy. A Comparative-Legal Perspective

Futile care encompasses a range of medical procedures that serve to sustain Pancake / Crepe Rakes the vital functions of a terminally ill person, thus prolonging their dying process.This paper aims primarily to arrive at a legal and ethical characterization of the institution of futile care.In the light of pertinent laws in other countries (the Uni

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