AOL (United States)

Personalized Sequential Nephron Blockade for Diuretic Resistance in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: A Narrative Review for the Cardiorenal Clinician

Heart failure affects more than 64 million people worldwide, and admissions for acute decompensation account for a substantial proportion of cardiovascular healthcare expenditure. Achieving complete decongestion remains the principal objective of inpatient management, yet many pa...

The Impact of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery on Nutritional Status and Sarcopenia: A Narrative Overview of Underlying Mechanisms, Clinical Implications, and Prevention Strategies

Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for severe obesity, leading to significant and sustained weight loss and improvement in metabolic comorbidities. However, it is also associated with substantial changes in body composition and nutritional status, including the ris...

Updating the Prevalence of H. pylori and Extensive Precancerous Lesions in the Stomach: Results of a Multicenter, Endoscopic Study

Background/Objectives: H. pylori is the main preventable risk factor for gastric cancer through the development of extensive precancerous lesions, namely mucosal atrophy and intestinal metaplasia. Methods: This multicenter, nationwide study enrolled consecutive patients who under...

Concentrations of polychlorinated biphenyls and toxic metals in short-tailed shearwaters following a mass mortality event

In 2013, a mass mortality event resulted in the deaths of approximately three million short-tailed shearwaters ( Ardenna tenuirostris ) along the east coast of Australia. As pelagic apex predators within their marine ecosystems and extensive migratory routes, these seabirds may s...