The red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is a simple and inexpensive parameter, which
reflects the degree of heterogeneity of erythrocyte volume (conventionally known as …

AT is a prototype genome instability syndrome and a multifaceted disease. AT leads to
neurodegeneration− primarily cerebellar atrophy, immunodeficiency, oculocutaneous …

Background Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) has emerged as a prognostic factor for
mortality in various diseases. Up to now, few studies have focused on the prognostic value …

Articular cartilage is a unique biphasic material that supports a lifetime of compressive and
shear forces across joints. When articular cartilage deteriorates, whether due to injury, wear …

Reference intervals are ideally defined on apparently healthy individuals and should be
distinguished from clinical decision limits that are derived from known diseased patients …

Telomeres are repetitive DNA sequences at the end of chromosomes that function to protect
chromosomes from degradation. Throughout the life course, telomere length decreases with …

Sarcopenia and frailty are associated with several important health-related adverse events,
including disability, loss of independence, institutionalization and mortality. Sarcopenia can …

Objectives. The objective of this study is to unravel the correlation between RDW and the
severity and prognosis of CAP, as well as exploring RDW with the inflammatory markers …

Background: Telomere shortening in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) has been
associated with biological age and several chronic degenerative diseases. However, the …

Epidemiological evidence linking obesity with increased risk of cancer is steadily growing,
although the causative aspects underpinning this association are only partially understood …