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Neuropeptide Y analogues, compositions and methods of lowering blood pressure
(2000-06-13)Neuropeptide Y analogues, and their compositions are effective for lower blood pressure. -
Neurotransmitter Metabolism by Monoamine Oxidase in Porcine Heart Differs by Location and is Increased with Obesity/Metabolic Syndrome
(East Carolina University, 2017-05-05)Monoamine Oxidase (MAO), an outer mitochondrial enzyme, catalyzes the oxidative deamination of catecholamines and other biological amines, and in the process, produces a reactive aldehyde and H2O2. Our lab has recently ... -
Neurovascular Mechanisms of Erectile Dysfunction Following Androgen Deprivation Therapy
(East Carolina University, 2019-12-20)For nearly eight decades, androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) has been a common prostate cancer treatment. Although ADT increases the prostate cancer survival rate, urogenital side effects such as erectile dysfunction (ED) ... -
New nurse transitions: a qualitative study of perceived difficulties
(East Carolina University, 2013)The transition from student to registered nurse has proven difficult for new graduate nurses. While organizations have implemented structures and processes to support new nurse transition into practice, new nurse turnover ... -
NMR method for monitoring changes in the core of lipoprotein particles in metabolism and disease
(2017-01-14)A method is disclosed for measuring the properties of protein and lipoprotein elements in a sample. The method includes the of placing a small volume of a sample into a NMR instrument tuned to measure a particular nucleus, ... -
Nocturnal thoracoabdominal asynchrony in house dust mite-sensitive nonhuman primates
(2010)Nocturnal bronchoconstriction is a common symptom of asthma in humans, but is poorly documented in animal models. Thoracoabdominal asynchrony (TAA) is a noninvasive clinical indication of airway obstruction. In this study, ... -
Non Physician Clinicians : History from 1600's to North Carolina
(2007-08-27)Laupus Library History Collections & the Department of Bioethics & Interdisciplinary Studies sponsor the History of Medicine Presentations as an educational service for the East Carolina University community. The Library ... -
Non-dairy treats leave lactose behind with alternative ingredients
(2022-01-12)This is a weekly Q and A newspaper column under the byline of Dr. Kathy Kolasa. Today's column is about how to still enjoy frozen desserts when you are lactose intolerance. Also, this column provides information about ... -
Non-stuttering biofeedback method and apparatus using daf
(2003-11-06)Methods, devices and systems treat non-stuttering speech and/or language related disorders by administering a delayed auditory feedback signal having a delay of under about 200 ms via a portable device. The DAF treatment ... -
A non-tight junction function of claudin-7—Interaction with integrin signaling in suppressing lung cancer cell proliferation and detachment
(2015-06-17)Background Claudins are a family of tight junction (TJ) membrane proteins involved in a broad spectrum of human diseases including cancer. Claudin-7 is a unique TJ membrane protein in that it has a strong basolateral ... -
Nonpharmacological Interventions for Behavior Management in Dementia
(2018-04-12)Since 2011, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) have been monitoring antipsychotic usage in residents with dementia in nursing homes. Increased monitoring has led to a decrease in use of these medications in ...