INTIMAL HYPERPLASIA EVALUATED BY OCT IN DE NOVO CORONARY LESIONS TREATED BY DRUG-ELUTING BALLOON AND BARE-METAL STENT (IN-PACT CORO): STUDY PROTOCOL FOR A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL

INtimal hyPerplasia evAluated by oCT in de novo COROnary lesions treated by drug-eluting balloon and bare-metal stent (IN-PACT CORO): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Neointimal hyperplasia plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of in-stent restenosis in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary interventions.Drug-eluting balloons are a promising tool to prevent restenosis after coronary angioplasty.Moreover, an increased knowledge of the pathophysiology of restenosis my help improve therap

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Does the islamic label indicate good environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance? Evidence from sharia-compliant firms in Indonesia and Malaysia

This study empirically investigates the effect of an Islamic label on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.Islamic firms in Indonesia and Malaysia that are characterized by lower debt and lower non-sharia compliant income and have a higher ethical standard are expected to make a better contribution to the environment and society.

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Photodynamic Inactivation of Herpes Simplex Viruses

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections can be treated with direct acting antivirals like acyclovir and foscarnet, but long-term use can lead to drug resistance, which motivates research into broadly-acting antivirals that can provide a greater genetic barrier to resistance.Photodynamic inactivation (PDI) employs a photosensitizer, light, and oxygen

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