Macrophages exist in various tissues, several body cavities, and around mucosal surfaces
and are a vital part of the innate immune system for host defense against many pathogens …

Purpose In 2018, the SARCUS working group published a first article on the standardization
of the use of ultrasound to assess muscle. Recommendations were made for patient …

Reproductive longevity is essential for fertility and influences healthy ageing in women,, but
insights into its underlying biological mechanisms and treatments to preserve it are limited …

Background Findings of historical studies suggest that elevated LDL cholesterol is not
associated with increased risk of myocardial infarction and atherosclerotic cardiovascular …

BACKGROUND: The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2017
(GBD 2017) includes a comprehensive assessment of incidence, prevalence, and years …

Since the discovery of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) as a central regulator of energy
homeostasis, many exciting insights into its structure, regulation and physiological roles …

Background Two previous national epidemiological studies, IBERPOC in 1997 and
EPISCAN in 2007, determined the COPD burden in Spain. Changes in demographics and …

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a highly prevalent and disabling condition that affects over 7% of
people globally (528 million people). Prevalence levels are even higher in countries with …

Background The objectives of the study were to generate normative data for the Oslo Social
Support Scale (OSSS-3) for different age groups for men and women and to further …

Background eHealth has an enormous potential to improve healthcare cost, effectiveness,
and quality of care. However, there seems to be a gap between the foreseen benefits of …