ANIMAL MODELS OF HUMAN ATHEROSCLEROSIS: CURRENT PROGRESS

Animal models of human atherosclerosis: current progress

Atherosclerosis retains the leading position among the causes of global morbidity and mortality worldwide, especially in the industrialized countries.Despite the continuing efforts to investigate disease pathogenesis and find the potential points of effective therapeutic intervention, our understanding of atherosclerosis mechanisms remains limited.

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Microfinance for women at high risk for HIV in Kazakhstan: study protocol for a cluster-randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Among women at high risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STIs), gender and economic issues limit the impact of behavioral prevention strategies.Women in Kazakhstan with dual risks of sex trading and drug use face elevated risk for HIV and STIs and may benefit from an economic empowerment intervention which combi

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The short-term effects of an integrated care model for the frail elderly on health, quality of life, health care use and satisfaction with care

Purpose: This study explores the short-term value of integrated care for the frail elderly by evaluating the effects of the Walcheren Integrated Care Model on health, quality of life, health care use and satisfaction with care after three months.Intervention: Frailty was preventively detected in elderly living at home with the Groningen Frailty Ind

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