Diastolic heart failure is common in the elderly, particularly women. Previous studies on the value of brain natriuretic peptide in diastolic dysfunction have been largely limited to male subjects.

The prognostic value of brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels has been established in adults with congestive heart failure. There is evidence to suggest that plasma BNP levels could also be useful in ...

Researchers from North Carolina State University have pinpointed a particular peptide's role in activating atopic dermatitis, or eczema. The work could lead to more effective treatments for the ...

Individual Patient Data–Based Meta-Analysis of Patients Aged 16 to 60 Years With Core Binding Factor Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Survey of the German Acute Myeloid Leukemia Intergroup Primary systemic ...

Although elevated natriuretic peptides (NP) aren't needed for a heart failure (HF) diagnosis, in practice they can sometimes be seen that way. But using NP assays as a rule-out test could miss the ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...