The etiology of hypertension involves complex interactions among genetic, environmental,
and pathophysiologic factors that influence many regulatory systems. Hypertension is …

Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) is a major cause of vision threat among middle-
aged male individuals. Multimodal imaging led to the description of a wide range of CSCR …

Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) is a common form of vision loss, typically seen in
working-age men. The pathophysiology behind CSC still eludes us, however significant …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) represents a global health concern, and its prevalence is
increasing. The ultimate therapeutic option for CKD is kidney transplantation. However, the …

Hypertension contributes significantly to worldwide cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
Hypertension appears to have a complex association with endothelial dysfunction, a …

The mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) and its ligand aldosterone are the principal modulators
of hormone-regulated renal sodium reabsorption. In addition to the kidney, there are several …

The discovery of steroid hormone receptors in brain regions that mediate every aspect of
brain function has broadened the definition of 'neuroendocrinology'to include the reciprocal …

Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) is a vision-threatening eye disease with no
validated treatment and unknown pathogeny. In CSCR, dilation and leakage of choroid …

Hypertension is a cardiovascular risk factor present in over two-thirds of people over age 60
in North America; elevated blood pressure correlates with increased risk of heart attack …

The development of essential hypertension involves several factors. Vascular dysfunction,
characterized by endothelial dysfunction, low-grade inflammation and structural remodeling …