22 августа, 2019

Diabetologia Piombino, new services and the strengthening of the clinic

Piombino (Livorno), 5 Jan. (Adnkronos Salute) – Diabetology strengthens the offer to the citizens of the Val di Cornia thanks to the increase in the days of activity of the service and the opening of new clinics for Doppler ultrasound and diabetic foot care. “Starting from 9 January – explains Graziano Di Cianni, coordinator of […]

20 августа, 2019

Inner thermometer determines when plant seeds germinate

Plant seeds are fascinating structures.Some are barely visible to the naked eye, others grow as big as footballs. Some can fly, others have to be eaten to spread. If seeds are kept cool, dark and dry, they often remain germinable for years. This is ensured by growth-inhibiting plant hormones that control the time of germination. […]

17 августа, 2019

Intravascular imaging outperforms angiography in complex coronary lesions

In patients, undergoing percutaneous intervention (PCI) in complex coronary lesions, intravascular imaging is superior to angiography in reducing the risk of target lesion failure (TLF). This is shown by the results of a randomized trial. Previous studies came to the same conclusion, but this time the benefit was demonstrated in a multicenter, well-powered, randomized trial, […]

2 августа, 2019

Salt sensitivity of blood pressure in women

Abstract Several clinical and large population studies indicate that women are more sensitive to salt than men, however, the precise mechanisms by which the onset of sexual dimorphism manifests itself are not yet fully understood.Here, we evaluate recent epidemiological data and highlight current knowledge from studies investigating the sex-specific mechanisms of salt-sensitive blood pressure (SSBP). […]