Research indicates that aversive appearance-related comparisons (ie, perceived as
threatening one's own motives) are associated with depressive symptoms. However, central …

The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between the dietary total antioxidant
capacity (DTAC) and occurrence of prediabetes, diabetes and insulin resistance in the …

Background: Previous studies have evaluated average electrocardiographic (ECG) values
in healthy subjects or specific subpopulations. However, none have evaluated ECG average …

Background: The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the
pulmonary function tests (PFT) in COVID-19 convalescents six months after recovery …

Background and objective Hypertension is a key risk factor for cardiovascular disease and
the leading cause of mortality among Indian adults. The difference in health status between …

This study was conducted in a representative sample of area residents aged 20–80 years
old. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of classic risk factors of …

Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are still the leading cause of death in
developed countries. The aim of this study was to calculate the potential for CV risk …

Background. Atherosclerotic plaques in carotid arteries (APCA) are a prevalent condition
with severe potential complications. Studies continuously search for innovative biomarkers …

Background: Obesity is a chronic disease with high prevalence in all age groups. Many
overweight and obese people seem to be unaware of excess body weight. Aim: Analysis of …

Introduction Glaucoma is the most common optic neuropathy and the leading cause of
irreversible blindness worldwide, which affects 3.54% of the population aged 40–80 years …