The vascular cellular adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1) is a protein that canonically
participates in the adhesion and transmigration of leukocytes to the interstitium during …

Chronic diseases constitute a major global burden with significant impact on health systems,
economies, and quality of life. Chronic diseases include a broad range of diseases that can …

Reduced lung function is associated with overall and cardiovascular mortality. Chronic low
grade systemic inflammation is linked to impaired lung function and cardiovascular …

Background Low-grade systemic inflammation, mainly assessed by C-reactive protein
(CRP), has been associated with impaired lung function. Few studies have studied if CRP …

Background A previous cross-sectional study found reduced lung function among over
weight and obese students in Zanjan city. However, there is no reliable evidence about the …

Context/Objective: Systemic inflammation, and to a lesser extent oxidative stress, have been
associated with reduced pulmonary function. Our objective was to evaluate the associations …

Background Systemic inflammation has been associated with reduced pulmonary function in
individuals with and without chronic medical conditions. Individuals with chronic spinal cord …

Lungs and airways are affected by several pathologies, the most important of which are
inflammation, infection and cancer. Some of the biomarkers of these pathologies are similar …

Background Emerging research demonstrates an interrelationship between systemic
inflammation, physical activity and premature all‐cause mortality among chronic obstructive …

Back ground Chronic airflow obstruction (CAO) is the primary characteristic of Chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) but is also seen in chronic asthma. Objective To …