Objectives We studied the relationship between serum C-reactive protein and mortality in
acute myocardial infarction. Background Early recanalization of an infarct-related coronary …

Objective—Elevated serum concentration of C-reactive protein (CRP) predicts
cardiovascular events in adults. Because atherosclerosis begins in childhood, we undertook …

Background: In experimental settings, uranium is toxic to kidneys, but effects on humans are
unclear. Ingestion of water from drilled wells is a source of high uranium exposure in some …

Objective—Obesity is associated with endothelial dysfunction that may contribute to the
development of atherosclerosis. We studied whether weight reduction improves endothelial …

Cystatin C is a non-glycated, 13-kDa basic protein produced by all nucleated cells. Recent
studies have indicated that the plasma concentration of cystatin C is a better marker for …

Serum C-reactive protein rises in acute myocardial infarction, correlating positively with
infarct size if thrombolytic treatment is not given. This correlation disappears if thrombolytic …

Cystatin C is a non-glycated 13-kilodalton basic protein produced by all nucleated cells. The
low molecular mass and the basic nature of cystatin C, in combination with its stable …

Ain: To evaluate plasma cystalin C as a marker of the glomerular filtration rite in pätients with
type 2 diabetes and their age and Sex-matched controls. Materials ilid Illllls: Forty-seven …

We sought to develop a biodegradable pancreatic stent that could be easily placed at
operation into the human pancreatic duct and the degradation of which could be easily …

In an industrial community, Linnavuori,(population 1000) over 100 people developed fever,
cough, and dyspnoea 3 to 6 hours after sauna or bathing. This epidemic began in August of …