The proper usage of the anatomical terminology is of paramount importance to all medical
professionals. Although a multitude of studies have been devoted to issues associated with …

Elite athletes differ from each other in their characteristics according to their discipline. This
study aimed to identify performance predictors in elite Croatian sprinters taking into …

Epidemiological and clinical studies suggest that elevated leukocyte count within the normal
range can predict cardiovascular and total mortality in older adults. These findings are …

Aging is currently stimulating intense interest of both researchers and the general public. In
developed countries, the average life expectancy has increased by roughly 30 years within …

Early epidemiological studies demonstrated that short stature is associated with
cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, lower energy intake or food deprivation during …

There is a lack of agreement in the literature as to whether adult height depends on month of
birth and whether height affects lifespan. Additionally, the relationship between stature and …

Although normal aging does not have a pernicious effect on the homeostasis of fluids, renal
reserve in elderly people can be depleted. The purpose of the present study was to assess …

Bilirubin is a potent antioxidant and an important anti-inflammatory factor. Therefore, there
has been an increasing focus on serum bilirubin as a negative risk factor of cardiovascular …

In elderly people, anemia occurs with increasing frequency with each advancing decade
and can be a harbinger of very serious health conditions, including gastrointestinal …

Body height is associated with various socioeconomic and health-related outcomes. Despite
numerous studies, the relationship between stature and longevity remains uncertain. This …