Browsing Biomedical Sciences by Subject "Cardiovascular diseases"
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Associations of Vitamin D Receptor Polymorphism rs1544410 with Adiposity Phenotypes
( MedCrave , 2016 , Article)Background: Vitamin D receptor (VDR) is present on adipocytes, and many studies were performed to investigate the association between polymorphisms in VDR gene with obesity. However, in the Arab Gulf populations, whereas ... -
Blood Homocysteine Levels Mediate the Association Between Blood Lead Levels and Cardiovascular Mortality
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Lead is a heavy, toxic metal and its exposure to humans can lead to increased risk of cardiovascular disease development and mortality. Lead exposure has been shown to induce hyperhomocysteinemia (HHCy) which may be a major ... -
Herbal medicine for slowing aging and aging-associated conditions: Efficacy, mechanisms and safety
( Bentham , 2020 , Article)Aging and aging-associated diseases are issues with unsatisfactory answers in the medical field. Aging causes important physical changes which, even in the absence of the usual risk factors, render the cardiovascular system ...