Marfan Syndrome Research Today is a free monthly online journal that collates and summarizes the latest research about Marfan Syndrome, including details on genetics, causes, symptoms, treatment.

Volume 3 (2007), Issue 10 (October)

1. Imbalanced synthesis of cyclooxygenase-derived thromboxane A2 and prostacyclin compromises vasomotor function of the thoracic aorta in Marfan syndrome.
   Br J Pharmacol, 152(3): 305-12. [Abstract] [Full-text]
2. Laparoscopic treatment of anterior sacral meningocele.
   Surg Neurol, 68(4): 443-8; discussion 448. [Abstract] [Full-text]
3. Effect of perindopril on large artery stiffness and aortic root diameter in patients with Marfan syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.
   JAMA, 298(13): 1539-47. [Abstract] [Full-text]
4. Aortic valve-sparing operations for aortic root and ascending aortic aneurysms.
   Curr Opin Cardiol, 22(6): 497-503. [Abstract] [Full-text]
5. Marfanoid features in a child with combined methylmalonic aciduria and homocystinuria (CblC type).
   J Inherit Metab Dis, 30(5): 811. [Abstract] [Full-text]
6. Right pulmonary vein and biatrial compression by a massive descending aorta aneurysm.
   Int J Cardiol, 122(2): e8-9. [Abstract] [Full-text]
7. Spinal deformities in marfan syndrome.
   Orthop Clin North Am, 38(4): 563-72. [Abstract] [Full-text]
8. Cionni endocapsular ring implantation in Marfan's Syndrome.
   Br J Ophthalmol, 91(11): 1477-80. [Abstract] [Full-text]
9. Extracellular control of TGFbeta signalling in vascular development and disease.
   Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol, 8(11): 857-69. [Abstract] [Full-text]
10. Is emergency total arch replacement with a modified elephant trunk technique justified for acute type A aortic dissection?
    Ann Thorac Surg, 84(5): 1585-91. [Abstract] [Full-text]
11. Rare causes of scoliosis and spine deformity: experience and particular features.
    Scoliosis, 2(1): 15. [Abstract] [Full-text]
12. Augmentation index assessed by applanation tonometry is elevated in Marfan Syndrome.
    J Cardiothorac Surg, 2(1): 43. [Abstract] [Full-text]

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