Despite increasing availability and more successful interventional approaches to restore
coronary reperfusion, myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury is a substantial cause of …

Humans as diurnal beings are active during the day and rest at night. This daily oscillation of
behavior and physiology is driven by an endogenous circadian clock not environmental …

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), also known as electronic nicotine delivery systems, are a
popular alternative to conventional nicotine cigarettes, both among smokers and those who …

There is strong diurnal variation in the symptoms and severity of chronic inflammatory
diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, disruption of the circadian clock is an …

The circadian clock plays an integral role in the regulation of physiological processes,
including the regulation of blood pressure. However, deregulation of the clock can lead to …

The impact of circadian rhythms on cardiovascular function and disease development is well
established, with numerous studies in genetically modified animals emphasizing the …

The morbidity and mortality from ischemic heart disease (IHD) remain significant worldwide.
The treatment for acute myocardial infarction has improved over the past decades, including …

The rotation of the earth and associated alternating cycles of light and dark—the basis of our
circadian rhythms—are fundamental to human biology and culture. However, it was not until …

Background: During myocardial ischemia, hypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs) are stabilized
and provide protection from ischemia and reperfusion injury. Recent studies show that …

Abstract Background Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a highly prevalent and
underdiagnosed sleep disorder. Recent studies suggest that OSA might disrupt the …