Nanosized Traditional Chinese Medicine Technology To Overcome The Blood-Brain Barrier Overview This review explores the intersection of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and nanotechnology, known as nano-TCM, as a promising avenue for overcoming the challenges posed by the blood-brain barrier (BBB) in treating central nervous system (CNS) diseases. While TCM has demonstrated efficacy
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Overcoming Heart Failure: Combining Eastern And Western Approaches
Overcoming Heart Failure: Combining Eastern And Western Approaches Overview Heart failure (HF) stands as a significant global health challenge, markedly affecting prognosis. While conventional medical approaches are prominent in HF management, there is an emerging emphasis on integrating traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). With a rich history spanning over two millennia, TCM offers
Anticoagulation Therapy In Risky Geriatric Cardiac Patients
Anticoagulation Therapy In Risky Geriatric Cardiac Patients In the realm of cardiovascular health, the coexistence of atrial fibrillation (AF) with heart failure (HF) presents a significant challenge for anticoagulation, particularly in the aging population. Uncertainties abound regarding treatment efficacy and patient outcomes. The All Nippon AF In the Elderly (ANAFIE) Registry,
Difficulty With Hearing And Blood Pressure In Geriatric Adults
Difficulty With Hearing And Blood Pressure In Geriatric Adults Overview This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the relationship between hearing function, as measured by pure-tone average (PTA) of air conduction thresholds, and 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure (BP) in older adults. Conducted among 1404 community-dwelling individuals aged 65 years and above from the
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy To Challenge Tirofiban For Safest Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Therapy
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy To Challenge Tirofiban For Safest Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Therapy Overview In the realm of treating aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage patients with stent-assisted embolization, the management of perioperative complications, particularly thromboembolic events (TEs) and hemorrhagic events (HEs), is crucial, with antiplatelet protocols playing a pivotal role. In this retrospective single-center analysis, a comparison
Rheumatoid Arthritis And Atrial Fibrillation Connection
Rheumatoid Arthritis And Atrial Fibrillation Connection Overview Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune condition affecting multiple organs, has garnered attention for its potential link to adverse cardiovascular outcomes, including atrial fibrillation (AF). Yet, the precise association remains elusive, with conflicting findings in the literature. Our study sought to elucidate this relationship and explore
Dysphagia After Stroke And Depression Symptoms
Dysphagia After Stroke And Depression Symptoms Overview The study aimed to investigate the correlation between swallowing difficulties, known as dysphagia, and symptoms of anxiety and depression following ischemic stroke. Conducted as part of the STROKE-CARD Registry study from 2020 to 2022, the research assessed dysphagia upon hospital admission, its persistence until discharge,
Insomnia And The Atrial Fibrillation Connection
Insomnia And The Atrial Fibrillation Connection Overview This study sought to address a notable gap in the existing literature regarding the potential link between insomnia and the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF), a common cardiac arrhythmia associated with significant morbidity and mortality. By utilizing data from the HUNT study, a comprehensive population-based
Dementia Risk Assessed By Brain Artery Diameter
Dementia Risk Assessed By Brain Artery Diameter Overview In this study, the association between brain artery diameters and the risk of dementia and stroke was investigated across three distinct population-based studies utilizing conventional T2-weighted brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images. A total of 8,420 adults aged over 40 years from these longitudinal
Stroke And The Risk Of Parkinson’s Disease
Stroke And The Risk Of Parkinson's Disease Overview This study investigates the incidence of Parkinson's disease (PD) among stroke patients and its association with post-stroke disabilities. Utilizing data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service spanning 2010 to 2018, the study analyzed 307,361 stroke patients and 380,917 age- and sex-matched individuals without
