Eplerenone, a specific aldosterone receptor blocker with a lower incidence of the sex hormone-related side effects than spironolactone, has been used in several recent clinical trials in ...

Childhood obesity, defined as an age-adjusted and sex-adjusted body-mass index (BMI; the weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in meters) in the 95th percentile or higher ...

At the ESC Congress, Dr. Milton Packer highlighted recent research into beta blocker treatment for myocardial infarction. Credit: luchschenF via Shutterstock. A shift in the beta-blocker treatment ...

The adenosine–adenosine receptor pathway plays important roles in the immune system and inflammation. Four adenosine receptors (i.e., A1R, A2AR, A2BR, and A3R) have been identified. However, the roles ...

Exploration of adenosine mechanism revealed adenosine receptors as a potentially useful target of therapy in RA.

Long-term use of beta-blockers in patients with myocardial infarction and preserved heart function does not significantly change quality of life or well-being compared to no beta-blockers.