One of the hallmarks of health is the integrity of barriers at the cellular and tissue levels. The
two cardinal functions of barriers include preventing access of deleterious elements of the …

Objectives The aim of this study was to determine the association between type 2 diabetes
(T2D) and pulmonary function tests. Methods After conducting an exhaustive literature …

Background and Objectives: The current study was performed to evaluate the prevalence of
periodontitis and to examine the association between reduced pulmonary function and …

Background Early detection and prevention of cardiometabolic risk factors in an increasingly
aging society are a global public health concern. Maintaining adequate lung function is …

Background A limited number of epidemiological studies have investigated the association
between serum uric acid and pulmonary function in the general population. However, the …

Individuals with abnormal fasting plasma glucose (FPG) may be more susceptible to lung
diseases associated with environmental pollutants. A cross-sectional survey of 629 workers …

Objective Impaired lung function is associated with an increased risk for cognitive decline. F-
18 fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET is a well-known neurodegenerative biomarker for …

Objective This cross-sectional case-control study was conducted with the aim to analyze
spirometric lung functions in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients and to correlate the …

Background and Objectives: Respiratory and periodontal diseases are among the most
common diseases affecting humans worldwide. Periodontal disease is a risk factor for …

Background: This study aims to explore the prevalence of and factors associated with
cardiometabolic risks and lung function impairment among middle-aged women. Methods: A …