Selectins are carbohydrate-binding molecules that bind to fucosylated and sialylated
glycoprotein ligands, and are found on endothelial cells, leukocytes and platelets. They are …

Background Bariatric surgery has been shown to improve cardiovascular risk factors but
long term benefits for survival and cardiovascular events are still uncertain. Methods We …

Endothelial dysfunction is a key event in cardiovascular disease. Measurement of
endothelial dysfunction in vivo presents a major challenge, but has important implications …

Anthocyanins are natural bioactive compounds that have several health benefits. This
systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the impact of dietary anthocyanins on …

Background Greater exposure to urban green spaces has been linked to reduced risks of
depression, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and premature death. Alleviation of chronic …

Inflammation, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, is associated with low plasma levels of
antioxidant vitamins. In addition to vitamins, other antioxidants modulate the synthesis of …

Objective The risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is increased in patients with rheumatoid
arthritis (RA). The objective of this study was to examine the distribution of known CVD risk …

Systemic inflammation is associated with obesity and chronic disease risk. Intake of dairy
foods is associated with reduced risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease; …

The initial steps in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis involve changes to the vascular
endothelium, which produces numerous substances involved in the regulation and …

Background Controversy exists about the ability of soy protein and isoflavones to modulate
vascular reactivity and biochemical cardiovascular disease risk markers in healthy …