This review discusses the chemical mechanisms of ascorbate-dependent reduction and
solubilization of ferritin's ferric iron core and subsequent release of ferrous iron. The process is …

Heart failure represents a major global cause of morbidity and mortality. Ivabradine is a
selective funny current (I f ) inhibitor, which acts on the sinoatrial node, resulting in a reduction in …

Ascorbate mobilizes iron from equine spleen ferritin by two separate processes. Ascorbate
alone mobilizes ferritin iron with an apparent K m (ascorbate) ≈1.5 mM. Labile iron >2 μM, …

The stellar gains in life expectancy and health over the past century have been accompanied
by an increase in societal and health inequalities. This health gap between the most and …

A 54-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with fluctuating consciousness
without localising signs and non-specific neurology. Urgent computed tomography (CT) …

i44 POSTERS Page 1 procedural risks and recent immunosuppression biopsy was not sought.
The patient was commenced on 40mg prednisolone before weaning by 5 mg 2-3 weekly. …

Raynaud’s phenomenon (RP) is a common clinical condition associated with digital
ischaemia. A 73-yearold woman with a history of RP presented with bilateral distal lower limb …

The study aimed at exploring the experiences of African immigrants with disabilities in
Winnipeg, Canada. It focused on how cultural beliefs and personal perceptions about disability …

Background Guidelines from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) summarise the best
available evidence in the management of cardiac disease. These guidelines are graded …

Introduction The aim of the project was to evaluate our current discharge summaries for
patients with neck of femur fractures and where necessary, implement tools to create a more …