Does follow-up association study of linkage regions reveal multiple candidate genes for carotid plaque in Dominicans?
This follow-up study has identified multiple candidate genes for carotid plaque in the Dominican population. Many of these genes have been implicated in neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases. Further studies with in-depth re-sequencing are needed to uncover both rare and common functional variants that contribute to the susceptibility to atherosclerosis.
The accuracy of esophageal temperature seemed not to be affected during thoracotomy for lung lesion, in comparison with that of tympanic temperature. From clinical viewpoints, the monitoring of esophageal temperature could be more reliable in such surgical situation.