Sidenafil Pre-Treatment Promotes Decompression Sickness in Rats
Authors: Jean-Eric Blatteau, Alf O. Brubakk, Emmanuel Gempp, Olivier Castagna, Jean-Jacques Risso, Nicolas Vallée DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0060639 Abstract Summary Contrary to...
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Using Mathematical Algorithms to Modify Glomerular Filtration Rate Estimation Equations
Authors: Xiaohua Pei, Wanyuan Yang, Shengnan Wang, Bei Zhu, Jianqing Wu, Jin Zhu, Weihong Zhao DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0057852 Abstract Summary Researchers...
Problem-Based Versus Conventional Curricula: Influence on Knowledge and Attitudes of Medical Students Towards Health Research
Authors: Hassan Khan, Ather M. Taqui, Muhammad Rizwanulhaq Khawaja, Zafar Fatmi DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0000632 Abstract Summary Problem-based learning (PBL) may better...
Media Reporting of Health Interventions: Signs of Improvement, but Major Problems Persist
Authors: Amanda Wilson, Billie Bonevski, Alison Jones, David Henry DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0004831 Abstract Summary Australian media analysis of 1,230 health stories...
Deletion of Dicer in Smooth Muscle Affects Voiding Pattern and Reduces Detrusor Contractility and Neuroeffector Transmission
Authors: Mardjaneh Karbalaei Sadegh, Mari Ekman, Catarina Rippe, Bengt Uvelius, Karl Swärd, Sebastian Albinsson DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0035882 Abstract Summary MicroRNAs regulate...
Guidelines for Field Surveys of the Quality of Medicines: A Proposal
Authors: Paul N Newton, Sue J Lee, Catherine Goodman, Facundo M Fernández, Shunmay Yeung, Souly Phanouvong, Harparkash Kaur, Abdinasir A...
Enhancing Communication about Paediatric Medicines: Lessons from a Qualitative Study of Parents’ Experiences of Their Child’s Suspected Adverse Drug Reaction
Authors: Janine Arnott, Hannah Hesselgreaves, Anthony J. Nunn, Matthew Peak, Munir Pirmohamed, Rosalind L. Smyth, Mark A. Turner, Bridget Young...
Involvement of the Tubular ClC-Type Exchanger ClC-5 in Glomeruli of Human Proteinuric Nephropathies
Authors: Monica Ceol, Emilia Tiralongo, Hans J. Baelde, Daniela Vianello, Giovanni Betto, Annunziata Marangelli, Luciana Bonfante, Marialuisa Valente, Mila Della...
Uremic Toxins Induce Kidney Fibrosis by Activating Intrarenal Renin–Angiotensin–Aldosterone System Associated Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition
Authors: Chiao-Yin Sun, Shih-Chung Chang, Mai-Szu Wu DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0034026 Abstract Summary Uremic toxins indoxyl sulfate and p-cresol sulfate drive chronic...
Electrophysiological Effects of SKF83959 on Hippocampal CA1 Pyramidal Neurons: Potential Mechanisms for the Drug’s Neuroprotective Effects
Authors: Hong-Yuan Chu, Qinhua Gu, Guo-Zhang Jin, Guo-Yuan Hu, Xuechu Zhen DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0013118 Abstract Summary SKF83959, a drug used for...