Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) are the fundamental component of the medial layer
of arteries and are essential for arterial physiology and pathology. It is becoming …

Numerous epidemiological and clinical studies demonstrate the beneficial effects of
naturally occurring, polyphenol supplementations, on cardiovascular system. The present …

Although systemic hypertension affects a large proportion of the population, its etiology
remains poorly defined. Emerging evidence supports the concept that immune cells become …

Rumination about the past and worries about the future (perseverative cognition) are
extremely common, although pervasive and distressing, dysfunctional cognitive processes …

Hypertension is an insidious disease which predisposes to cardiovascular complications
and if not treated properly can lead to various serious complications. Economic limitations …

An adequate dentition is of importance for well‐being and life quality. Despite advances in
preventive dentistry, edentulism is still a major public health problem worldwide. In this …

Hypertension is a leading risk factor of cardiovascular disease and it is becoming
increasingly prevalent globally. Correspondingly, the Chinese government and public health …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a complex condition with a prevalence of 10–15%
worldwide. An inverse-graded relationship exists between cardiovascular events and …

Background Hypertension, the leading single cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, is
a growing public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Few studies have estimated …

Among cardiovascular diseases, hypertension is one of the main risk factors predisposing to
fatal complications. Oxidative stress and chronic inflammation have been identified as …