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Adipose tissue, better known as fat, is much more than a simple energy reservoir in our body. Future physicians must understand the various forms it takes and its impact on health and disease. One of the most important aspects...
Lipoproteins are considered complex molecules that have a central core that contains cholesterol esters and triglycerides, which in turn are surrounded by free cholesterol, phospholipids, and apoliproteins. Their functions include: absorption and transport of dietary lipids and transport of...
Heart murmurs are abnormal sounds heard during a heartbeat cycle and can indicate various underlying cardiac conditions. These murmurs are often classified based on their timing within the cardiac cycle, their intensity, and quality (Figure). Systolic murmurs occur between...
According to the WHO definition, adherence is ‘the extent to which a person’s behavior – taking medication, following a diet and/or executing lifestyle changes – corresponds with agreed recommendations from a healthcare provider’. From this definition, we can also...