(J Cardiac Fail 2011;17:151-157)”
“The influence of the Mn substitution by Fe atoms on the magnetocaloric and magnetic properties AC220 of the martensitic Ni(50)Mn(36)Sn(14) Heusler-type compound has been investigated using magnetization measurements. The insertion of Fe atoms reduces the Mn-Mn AF interactions resulting in (i) a systematic

decrease in the martensitic transition temperature, down to its disappearance at 15 at. % of Fe, (ii) an enhancement of the saturation magnetization, and (iii) a monotonic increase in the L2(1)-type phase Curie temperature. The Fe substitution also induces metamagnetic transition from an incipient AF to a noncollinear spin configuration for applied magnetic fields higher Selleckchem Mocetinostat than 3 T in the case of 3 and 7 at. % Fe substitutional. The exchange-bias effect is only found in compounds with a well-defined martensitic phase transition (Fe content lower than 10 at. %). The maximum of the inverse magnetic entropy change, for a field variation of 5 T, is about +12 J kg(-1) K(-1) and it is nearly constant for Fe content up to 7 at. %. This observation suggests that the Ni(50)(Mn(1-x)Fe(x))(36)Sn(14) Heusler-type compounds could be used to prepare composites with potential for technological application in magnetic refrigerators.”
“Colon cancer is one of the major causes of cancer mortality worldwide. The analysed feeds, containing non-genetically modified

(GM) soybean and Roundup Ready soybean, showed a different

polyphenolic content and lipophilic composition. Non-GM soybean extract possessed twice the polyphenolic content of GM soybean and the highest number of sterols. Among them, -sitosterol was found to be the major constituent. Methanolic extract of non-GM soybean extract was more potent than GM soybean extract against colon carcinoma cell line LoVo using MTT assay, while the second MEK inhibitor review one showed a slightly higher anti-inflammatory activity. The findings add to epidemiological evidence for the therapeutic effects of soy foods in colorectal carcinoma.”
“Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a substantial public health issue, equal in magnitude to heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. Clinical outcomes of HFpEF patients are generally poor, related annual accrual of health care expenses amount to billions of dollars, and no therapy has been shown to be effective in randomized clinical trials. Baroreflex activation therapy (BAT) produced by stimulating the carotid sinuses using an implanted device (Rheos) is being studied for the treatment of hypertension, the primary comorbidity of HFpEF. Other potential benefits include regression of left ventricular hypertrophy, normalization of the sympathovagal balance, inhibition of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, arterio- and venodilation, and preservation of renal function.