Inwardly rectifying K+ (Kir) channels allow K+ to move more easily into rather than out of the
cell. They have diverse physiological functions depending on their type and their location …

The pancreas consists partly of acinar and ductal (epithelial) cells, of which the acini make
up the major part of the gland, and partly of groups of endocrine cells existing as islets that …

Diffuse midline glioma (DMG) is a deadly pediatric and adolescent central nervous system
(CNS) tumor localized along the midline structures of the brain atop the spinal cord. With a …

BACKGROUND: Heart failure is commonly associated with vascular disease and a high rate
of athero-thrombotic events, but the risks and benefits of antithrombotic therapy are …

Background High-sensitivity cardiac troponin assays permit use of lower thresholds for the
diagnosis of myocardial infarction, but whether this improves clinical outcomes is unknown …

Objectives To determine the effects of atenolol, nifedipine and their combination on exercise
parameters and ambulatory ischaemic activity in patients with mild chronic stable angina …

Abstract Van Oorschot and Jones reported in Scientific Correspondence that short tandem
repeat (STR) profiles (DNA fingerprints) can be obtained from cells left on pens, car keys …

Aims To determine characteristics, outcomes, prognostic indicators and management of
patients with acute coronary syndromes without ST elevation. Methods and Results A …

The pathophysiology and trajectory of post-Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
syndrome is uncertain. To clarify multisystem involvement, we undertook a prospective …

The microbial cause of peritoneal dialysis–related peritonitis is an important determinant of
clinical outcome and the basis of widely used treatment guidelines. Five hundred forty-six …