Leptin is a hormone secreted by adipose tissue in direct proportion to amount of body fat. The
circulating leptin levels serve as a gauge of energy stores, thereby directing the regulation …

Background— Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) is considered the gold standard
modality in detecting left atrial/LA appendage (LA/LAA) thrombi. However, this is a semi-…

There is growing universal concern regarding counterfeit medications. In particular, counterfeit
antimicrobial drugs are a threat to public health with many devastating consequences for …

Background: Obesity is a major risk factor for breast cancer. We hypothesized that obesity-induced
decreases in total and/or high-molecular-weight (HMW) adiponectin levels may …

Objectives New antibacterial agents are required for the treatment of infections caused by
multidrug-resistant (MDR) Acinetobacter spp. Whether tigecycline constitutes an effective …

INTRODUCTION: Wild birds and especially migratory species can become long-distance
vectors for a wide range of microorganisms. The objective of the current paper is to summarize …

Objectives Antimicrobial drug resistance is spreading among Enterobacteriaceae, limiting
the utility of traditionally used agents. We sought to systematically review the microbiological …

To elucidate whether the role of leptin in regulating neuroendocrine and immune function
during short-term starvation in healthy humans is permissive, ie, occurs only when circulating …

Objectives : This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of coronary computed
tomography angiography (CCTA) for detecting cardiac allograft vasculopathy (CAV) in …

Context: States of acute and chronic energy deficit are characterized by increased GH
secretion and decreased IGF-I levels. Objective: The objective of the study was to determine …