The brain has many connections with various organs. Recent advances have demonstrated
the existence of a bidirectional central nervous system (CNS) and intestinal tract, that is, the …

This review summarizes the interaction between the regulatory system of respiration and
cerebral vasculature. Some clinical reports provide evidence for the association between …

Background Significant evidence suggests that asthma might originate from low-grade
systemic inflammation. Previous studies have established a positive association between …

Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cardiovascular disease
(CVD) are two major age-related diseases prevalent in the elderly. However, it is unclear …

Asthma is a heterogeneous disease, usually characterized by chronic airway inflammation,
bronchial reversible obstruction and hyperresponsiveness to direct or indirect stimuli. It is a …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome
(OSAS) are among the most prevalent chronic respiratory disorders. Accumulating data …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory syndrome with
systemic involvement leading to various cardiovascular, metabolic, and neurological …

Objective The relationship between asthma and epilepsy in observational studies is
controversial. The purpose of this Mendelian randomization (MR) study is to investigate …

Background Previous findings have revealed that disorders of lipid metabolism may be a
risk factor for pulmonary function damage; however, the combined effect of dyslipidemia and …

OBJECTIVES Observational studies have suggested an association between preterm birth
and stroke in late adulthood, but it remains unclear whether the association is causal. The …