The endothelium, which forms the inner cellular lining of blood vessels and lymphatics, is a
highly metabolically active organ that is involved in many physiopathological processes …

This review is to examine the current literatures on the relationship between periodontitis
and hypertension as well as to explore the possible biological pathways underlying the …

Background Traffic-related air pollution may contribute to cardiovascular morbidity. In urban
areas, exposures during physical activity are of interest owing to increased breathing rates …

Anthocyanins (AC) are water-soluble natural pigments found in various parts of higher
plants. Despite their limited oral bioavailability and very low post-absorption plasma …

Patients with established rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a higher cardiovascular morbidity
and mortality in comparison with the general population. It is considered to be an …

The widespread access to antiretroviral treatment during the past decades has transformed
HIV infection from a lethal disease to a chronic condition, in which the relative burden of non …

Background Prospective data on the association between ischemic stroke and ankylosing
spondylitis (AS) in the young are sparse. The purpose of this population-based, age-and sex …

Currently, synthetic hydroxyapatite nanoparticles (HANPs) are used in nanomedicine fields.
The delivery of nanomedicine to the bloodstream exposes the cardiovascular system to a …

Intensive glucose control is widely practiced in patients with diabetes mellitus and patients
acutely admitted to hospitals with concomitant stress-induced hyperglycaemia. Such a …

Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has transformed human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV) infection into a chronic condition, which has allowed the infected population to age …