Effect of empagliflozin on cardiac remodelling in South Asian and non-South Asian individuals: insights from the EMPA-HEART CardioLink-6 randomised clinical trial

Abstract Background This exploratory sub-analysis of the EMPA-HEART CardioLink-6 trial examined whether the previously reported benefit of the sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor empagliflozin on left ventricular (LV) mass (LVM) regression differs between individuals of South Asian and non-South Asian ethnicity.Methods EMPA-HEART Cardi

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The genre characteristic aspects of the latest Russian and Spanish flash fiction: between anecdote and paroemia

The article deals with research of microgenres of modern short stories.In article it is shown that the genre is not only the complex of formal and substantial properties, but, first of all, it is the certain behavioural model determined by the society.So the change of the genre painting of the Spanish literature reflects the tendencies reigning in

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Drivers, Options and Approaches for Two Seaport Authorities on the Joint Reduction of Bunker Oil Related Emissions

The international agreements, made by International Maritime Organization in 2008 are an encouraging start to reduce the SO2 emissions caused by the use of bunker oil.Port authorities are confronted with a dilemma.From an environmental point of view, a proactive attitude is preferred.However, a unilateral initiative may jeopardize their bunker oil

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