Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) is an endocrine and autocrine/paracrine growth factor that
circulates at high levels in the plasma and is expressed in most cell types. IGF-1 has major …

Ultrafine particles (UFPs) have emerged as a potentially important environmental health
concern as they are produced in large numbers by vehicle emissions and may contribute to …

The vascular endothelial function is impaired in the very early stage of atherosclerosis in
diabetic patients. The goal of this study was to identify the mechanism underlying the …

Cardiovascular complications have been major concerns in the treatment of diabetes, and
up to 80% of all deaths in diabetic patients are linked to cardiovascular problems. Impaired …

Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are associated with an increased cardiovascular mortality.
Although the underlying pathogenesis is not yet fully understood, it is clear that these …

The HIV epidemic has huge dimensions: in 2009, 33.3 million people worldwide, including
2.5 million children, were affected by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. The …

Cardiovascular disease plays an important role regarding the morbidity and mortality in
patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Sympathetic overactivity has …

Untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is increasingly recognized as a risk factor
contributing to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Research in recent decades has …

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a progressive multisystemic disease accompanied by
vascular dysfunction and a tremendous increase in cardiovascular mortality. Numerous …

Objective Major depression is an independent risk factor for the development of
cardiovascular diseases. However, the exact mechanism by which depression may induce …