Pignoli et al1 validated the concept that intima-media thickness (IMT), as measured by B-
mode ultrasound and applied either in vitro or in situ at the time of autopsy, reflected direct …

The paper reviews current knowledge on the health of Canadian immigrants, examines
evidence, and identifies research gaps. The information presented is derived from two …

Poor social and economic conditions and inequalities in access to resources and services
affect an individual or group's health and well-being (Commission on Social Determinants of …

Obesity-related insulin resistance is associated with changes in adipose tissue release of
leptin, adiponectin, and nonesterified fatty acids (NEFAs). We have previously described that …

Background—Small increases in the inflammatory marker C-reactive protein (CRP) are
predictive of vascular events among asymptomatic individuals. There are few data …

Introduction: No published study has reported the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in
Asians using Adults Treatment Panel III (ATP III) criteria, comparing results with that using …

ContextSome have argued that Canada's uniquely restrictive approach to private health
insurance keeps the socioeconomic elite inside the public system so that their demands and …

Objective: To determine the risk factors for premature myocardial infarction among young
South Asians. Design and setting: Case–control study in a hospital admitting unselected …

Asian Indians have a higher incidence of coronary artery disease (CAD) than do other ethnic
groups, despite similar standard risk factors and lipid profiles. The large subclass of high …

This review examines the relationship between hyperhomocysteinemia, a risk factor for
vascular disease, and carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), a valid marker of generalized …