Chronic kidney disease is a progressive disease with no cure and high morbidity and
mortality that occurs commonly in the general adult population, especially in people with …

Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States and in much of the
westernized world, contributing to considerable morbidity. Several of these obesity-related …

Importance US life expectancy has not kept pace with that of other wealthy countries and is
now decreasing. Objective To examine vital statistics and review the history of changes in …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined by persistent urine abnormalities, structural
abnormalities or impaired excretory renal function suggestive of a loss of functional …

Abstract The World Health Organization defines overweight and obesity as the condition
where excess or abnormal fat accumulation increases risks to health. The prevalence of …

Manganese (Mn) is an essential element that is involved in the synthesis and activation of
many enzymes and in the regulation of the metabolism of glucose and lipids in humans. In …

The current pandemic of obesity represents a major global public health problem, mainly
due to its association with chronic non-communicable disabling conditions and with …

The standardized techniques of blood pressure (BP) measurement in the clinic are
emphasized and it is recommended to replace the mercury sphygmomanometer by a non …

Abstract In 2013, the American Medical Association recognized obesity as a disease, of
growing scientific, social, and political interest. In 2016 in the United States, prevalence rates …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is classified into five stages with kidney failure being the most
severe stage (stage G5). CKD conveys a high risk for coronary artery disease, heart failure …