Objective: Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a disorder featuring left ventricular dysfunction, heart failure, and a poor prognosis.The etiology is still unclear, despite diagnostic and therapeutic developments.This study was an evaluation of factors affecting the life span of a group of idiopathic DCM patients.Methods: A total of 79 patients from be
Foundation Background/Aims: Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) is an important factor promoting invasive glioma growth.This study was performed to reveal a unique mechanism of glioma cell proliferation and migration.Methods: Human U251 glioma cells were used to screen the optimal GDNF concentration and treatment time to stimulate pr
Objective: To understand the perspectives of healthcare practitioners and women of reproductive age regarding addressing prevention of an alcohol exposed pregnancy before conception.Methods: A scoping review of mixed methods, qualitative and quantitative research was conducted.Medline, CINAHL, EMBASE and PsychInfo databases were searched for litera