TOWARDS PRAGMATISM IN CLIMATE RISK ANALYSIS AND ADAPTATION

Towards pragmatism in climate risk analysis and adaptation

The Asia-Pacific region is extremely vulnerable to climate variability and change.This reflects high exposure to hydroclimatic hazards such as tropical cyclones, floods, droughts, and heatwaves.Rapidly growing cities and low-lying coastal zones/estuaries also face threats from sea level rise and storm surges.However, climate model projections remai

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Statins and Cardiomyocyte Metabolism, Friend or Foe?

Statins inhibit HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme in cholesterol synthesis, and are the cornerstone of lipid-lowering treatment.They significantly reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.However, musculoskeletal symptoms are observed in 7 to 29 percent of all users.The mechanism underlying these complaints has become increasingly cl

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