Importance Hypertension is a prevalent condition that affects approximately 45% of the adult
US population and is the most commonly diagnosed condition at outpatient office visits …

Previous studies have reported that vitamin C supplementation may decrease lipid profile in
patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This systematic review and meta-analysis …

Background The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of chromium
supplementation on lipid profile in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods A …

Background Polygenic risk scores (PRSs) can stratify populations into cardiovascular
disease (CVD) risk groups. We aimed to quantify the potential advantage of adding …

Importance Carotid artery stenosis is atherosclerotic disease that affects extracranial carotid
arteries. Asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis refers to stenosis in persons without a history …

Background The relationship between statin treatment and Coronavirus Disease 2019
(COVID-19) mortality has been discussed due to the pleiotropic effects of statins on …

Background Coronary artery calcium (CAC) is well‐validated for cardiovascular disease risk
stratification in middle to older–aged adults; however, the 2019 American College of …

Probiotics can prevent obesity and related metabolic complications. In our study, the
protective effect and molecular mechanism of Lactobacillus rhamnosus JL1 (separated from …

Background Raised low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in young adulthood (aged
18-39 years) is associated with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) later in life …

C-reactive protein (CRP) has been studied extensively for association with a large number
of non-infectious diseases and outcomes. We aimed to evaluate the breadth and validity of …