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TNNT2 mutations in the tropomyosin binding region of TNT1 disrupt its role in contractile inhibition and stimulate cardiac dysfunction

ARTICLE: TNNT2 mutations in the tropomyosin binding region of TNT1 disrupt its role in contractile inhibition and stimulate cardiac dysfunction AUTHORS: Aditi Madan, Meera C Viswanathan, Kathleen C… Read More »TNNT2 mutations in the tropomyosin binding region of TNT1 disrupt its role in contractile inhibition and stimulate cardiac dysfunction

Kynurenines link chronic inflammation to functional decline and physical frailty

ARTICLE: Kynurenines link chronic inflammation to functional decline and physical frailty AUTHORS: Reyhan Westbrook, Tae Chung, Jacqueline Lovett, Chris Ward, Humberto Joca, Huanle Yang, Mohammed Khadeer, Jing Tian, Qian-Li Xue, Anne Le, Luigi Ferrucci, Ruin Moaddel, Rafa… Read More »Kynurenines link chronic inflammation to functional decline and physical frailty

Endomyocardial Biopsy Characterization of Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction and Prevalence of Cardiac Amyloidosis

ARTICLE: Endomyocardial Biopsy Characterization of Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction and Prevalence of Cardiac Amyloidosis AUTHORS: Virginia S. Hahn, Lisa R. Yanek, Joban Vaishnav, Wendy Ying, Dhananjay Vaidya, Yi… Read More »Endomyocardial Biopsy Characterization of Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction and Prevalence of Cardiac Amyloidosis

Effect of a Comprehensive Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Intervention in Persons With Serious Mental Illness: A Randomized Clinical Trial

ARTICLE: Effect of a Comprehensive Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Intervention in Persons With Serious Mental Illness: A Randomized Clinical Trial AUTHORS: Gail L Daumit, Arlene T Dalcin, Faith… Read More »Effect of a Comprehensive Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Intervention in Persons With Serious Mental Illness: A Randomized Clinical Trial