Hypertension is common among patients with diabetes, with the prevalence depending on
type and duration of diabetes, age, sex, race/ethnicity, BMI, history of glycemic control, and …

Aim To produce current estimates of the national, regional and global impact of diabetes for
2015 and 2040. Methods A systematic literature review was conducted to identify data …

Purpose The National Health Insurance Service-Health Screening Cohort (NHIS-HEALS) is
a cohort of participants who participated in health screening programmes provided by the …

The blood pressure (BP) J-curve debate started in 1979, and we still cannot definitively
answer all the questions. However, available studies of antihypertensive treatment provide …

Importance People with multiple sclerosis (MS) are associated with an increased risk of
cardiovascular disease and mortality; however, evidence from population-based studies is …

Objective The associated risk of vascular disease following diagnosis of type 2 diabetes in
people previously identified as having pre-diabetes in real-world settings is unknown. We …

Correctly understanding and using medical statistics is a key skill for all medical students
and health professionals. In an informal and friendly style, Medical Statistics from Scratch …

Objectives To quantify the relationship between a national primary care pay-for-performance
programme, the UK's Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), and all-cause and cause …

Background The extent of coronary collateral formation is a primary determinant of the
severity of myocardial damage and mortality after coronary artery occlusion. Type 2 diabetes …

Type 2 diabetes mellitus and arterial hypertension are major cardiovascular risks factors
which shares metabolic and haemodynamic abnormalities as well as pathophysiological …