Leptin, an adipokine that is implicated in the control of food intake via appetite suppression,
may also stimulate oxidative stress, inflammation, thrombosis, arterial stiffness …

This work develops a thorough review of bioimpedance systems for healthcare applications.
The basis and fundamentals of bioimpedance measurements are described covering issues …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major and serious global health problem that leads to
kidney damage as well as multiple systemic diseases. Early diagnosis and treatment are two …

End-stage kidney disease (ESKD) is a common and morbid disease that affects patients'
quality and length of life, representing a large portion of health care expenditure in the …

The development and progression of cardiovascular disease (CVD) can mainly be attributed
to the narrowing of blood vessels caused by atherosclerosis and thrombosis, which induces …

Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major global public health problem, being
closely connected to cardiovascular disease. CKD involves an elevated thromboembolic risk …

Background There is increased interest in understanding why chronic kidney disease (CKD)
rates vary across races and socioeconomic groups. We investigated the distribution of …

Kidney failure and associated uraemia have implications for the cardiovascular system,
brain, and blood–brain barrier (BBB). We aim to examine BBB disruption, by assessing brain …

Background: End-stage renal disease is associated with a high risk of cardiovascular
events. It is unknown, however, whether mild-to-moderate kidney dysfunction is causally …

The association between intrauterine growth restriction and cardiovascular disease (CVD)
later in life might be confounded by familial factors. We conducted a binational register …