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Ralph B. D'Agostino
Researcher at Wake Forest University
Publications - 1336
Citations - 250792
Ralph B. D'Agostino is an academic researcher from Wake Forest University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Framingham Heart Study & Framingham Risk Score. The author has an hindex of 226, co-authored 1287 publications receiving 229636 citations. Previous affiliations of Ralph B. D'Agostino include VA Boston Healthcare System & University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign.
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Hypertension, antihypertensive treatment, and sudden coronary death. The Framingham Study.
TL;DR: Multivariate analysis taking into account the level of blood pressure, electrocardiographic abnormalities, and previously diagnosed coronary heart disease and cardiac failure indicated a persistent increased risk of sudden death hi association with antihypertensive treatment.
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Determinants of the Thrombogenic Potential of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes
Andrew R. Burke,Ravi Singh,David L. Carroll,John Owen,Nancy D. Kock,Ralph B. D'Agostino,Frank M. Torti,Suzy V. Torti +7 more
TL;DR: It is concluded that the procoagulant tendencies of MWCNTs observed in vitro are not necessarily recapitulated in vivo, which will inform the rational development of biocompatible M WCNTs for systemic delivery.
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A Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein Antagonist Is Down-Regulated in Renal Cancer
Kimberly R. Blish,Wei Wang,Mark C. Willingham,Wei Du,Charles E. Birse,Surekha R. Krishnan,Julie C. Brown,Gregory A. Hawkins,A. Julian Garvin,Ralph B. D'Agostino,Frank M. Torti,Suzy V. Torti +11 more
TL;DR: Results demonstrate that SOSTDC1 is expressed in the human kidney and decreased in renal clear cell carcinoma, and restoration of SOST DC1 signaling may represent a novel target in treatment of renal clear carcinoma.
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Dietary Patterns and the Odds of Carotid Atherosclerosis in Women: The Framingham Nutrition Studies
Barbara E. Millen,Paula A. Quatromoni,Byung-Ho Nam,Catherine E. O’Horo,Joseph F. Polak,Ralph B. D'Agostino +5 more
TL;DR: The association among unique dietary patterns, CVD risk factor profiles, and the presence of subclinical atherosclerosis identifies candidates and strategies for preventive behavioral interventions to promote the primary prevention of heart disease.
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Meta-analysis: A method for synthesizing research
TL;DR: It is necessary to select patients suitable for vaginal or laparoscopic mesh placement for intranasal administration based on prior history and once they provide informed consent for surgery.