Chronic inflammation in humans is associated with accelerated development of
cardiometabolic diseases such as myocardial infarction, stroke, and diabetes. Strong …

Abstract Purpose of Review Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that is
associated with increased cardiovascular risk compared to those without psoriasis. This …

Objective: Patients with psoriasis have impaired vascular health and increased
cardiovascular disease (CVD). Platelets are key players in the pathogenesis of vascular …

Background Inflammation in the form of elevated high-sensitivity c-reactive protein (hs-CRP)
has been shown to be critical in the development of atherothrombosis. Psoriasis, a chronic …

Psoriasis, a prevalent chronic inflammatory skin disorder affecting 2–3% of the global
population, has transcended its dermatological confines, revealing a profound association …

Over the past several decades, molecular imaging techniques to assess cellular processes
in vivo have been integral in advancing our understanding of disease pathogenesis. 18 F …

Objective Increased left ventricular (LV) mass is an important precursor to heart failure.
Inflammation plays an important role in increasing LV mass. However, the contribution of …

Abstract Background In the United States, African Americans (AAs) have greater risk for
Class III obesity and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Previous reports suggest that AAs have …

Abdominal Visceral Adiposity Is Associated with Coronary Artery Plaque Lipid-Rich Necrotic
Core Partly Mediated by Bone Marrow Uptake of 18F-FDG Positron Emission Tomography/Computed …

Systemic inflammatory and autoimmune conditions including psoriasis, inflammatory
arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, inflammatory bowel disease, and human …