Complete blood count (CBC) is one of the most common blood tests requested by clinicians
and evaluates the total numbers and characteristics of cell components in the blood …

Renal microvascular disease associated with diabetes [Diabetic kidney disease-DKD] is the
leading cause of chronic kidney disease. In DKD, glomerular basement membrane …

Introduction Diabetes mellitus causes serious complications such as diabetic nephropathy.
Diabetic nephropathy is now the most common reason of chronic kidney disease …

Background Diabetics has become a serious public health burden in China. Multiple
complications appear with the progression of diabetics pose a serious threat to the quality of …

Abstract Background Lead (Pb) has been suggested as an endocrine-disrupting chemical.
However, few studies have investigated the association between chronic Pb exposure and …

The aim of this study is to evaluate molecules involved in oxidative stress (OS),
inflammation, angiogenesis, and apoptosis, and discern which of these are more likely to be …

Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a well-known complication of diabetes and a significant burden
on the national health systems. The neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in women, although
traditionally, it has been considered as a male dominated disease. Chronic inflammation …

Background With the development of economy, the living standard of people all over the
world has been greatly improved, and the incidence of diabetes is also increasing. Many …

Aims Previous studies have suggested that a high blood lead level (BLL) is associated with
cardiovascular outcomes and impaired renal function in the general population; however …