SMJ articles in the category "inflammation"

Original Article

Relationship between Systolic Ejection Time and Inflammation in End-Stage Heart Failure

Objectives: Systolic ejection time (SET) and systemic inflammation are two essential indicators of heart failure (HF) progression. We aimed to evaluate the associations between SET and inflammatory mediators in end-stage HF. Methods: Participants included 16 patients with end-stage HF recruited from the Heart Failure Clinic at Toronto General Hospital and…

Posted in: inflammation 12

Original Article

Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio in Twins Compared with Singletons

Objectives: It is well known that twin pregnancies confer a high degree of adverse perinatal outcomes. Fetal growth restriction, preterm labor/delivery, and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are among the causal etiologies associated. Hematologic parameters, specifically, the neutrophil:lymphocyte ratio (NLR), the platelet:lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and some of the routine complete blood…

Posted in: inflammation 12 twins 2

Original Article

Effects of Preoperative WBC Count on Post-CABG Surgery Clinical Outcome

Objective: White blood cells (WBCs) play a major role in inflammation, with effects on the vascular wall, the microvascular blood flow, and endothelial cells and endothelial function. Previous studies have shown that a high WBC count may increase the risk of cardiovascular complication rate and mortality after coronary artery bypass…

Posted in: inflammation 12

Original Article

Inflammation and Healthy Lifestyle Choices Influence Cardiometabolic Risks in African American Women

Objectives: Individuals of African origin in Europe and the Caribbean have a lower prevalence of coronary heart disease (CHD) than do Europeans and European Americans; however, African Americans, especially women, do not possess the same low CHD prevalence as Africans. As such, this study was designed to determine whether highly…

Posted in: African American women 3 inflammation 12 lifestyle 3

Original Article

Sleep Duration and C-Reactive Protein in US Adults

Objective: To use gender-stratified logistic regression analysis to examine the associations between elevated C-reactive protein (CRP; >3–10 mg/L) and sleep duration. Methods: The study sample included male (n = 5033) and female (n = 4917) adult (20 years old and older) participants in the 2007–2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination…

Posted in: inflammation 12 logistic regression 3 physical activity 19 surveillance 14

Original Article

Influence of Lipoprotein (a) on Inflammatory Biomarkers in Metabolic Syndrome

Objective: To examine the relation between plasma lipoprotein (a) (Lp[a]) levels and oxidative stress biomarkers, serum cytokines, and atherosclerotic burden among individuals recently diagnosed as having metabolic syndrome (MS). Methods: Eighty-four white patients with MS were classified according to two Lp(a) levels (normal Lp[a]: 30 mg/dL) and were compared with…

Posted in: cytokines 3 inflammation 12 metabolic syndrome 8 oxidative stress 4

Review Article

Managing Asthma: An Evidence-Based Approach to Optimizing Inhaled Corticosteroid Treatment

Asthma is a chronic disease characterized by airway inflammation and hyperresponsiveness and is associated with significant yet avoidable mortality and morbidity resulting in considerable individual and societal burden. Inhaled corticosteroids are the most effective class of controller medication available today for treating persistent asthma and are the evidence-based guideline-recommended first-line…

Posted in: asthma 16 inflammation 12 inhaled corticosteroids 2

Expired CME Article

C-Reactive Protein: The Harbinger of Cardiovascular Diseases

Coronary heart disease remains the major cause of mortality and morbidity in the United States and other western countries despite major advances in its treatment. During the last decades, many markers of coronary artery disease have been found which help predict future risk of cardiovascular events. High-sensitivity C-reactive protein has…

Posted in: Aspirin 7 atherosclerosis 13 high sensitivity C-reactive protein 3 inflammation 12 Statins 8

Original Article

Beneficial Effects of Periodontal Treatment on Metabolic Control of Hypercholesterolemia

Background: The authors aimed to evaluate whether local periodontal therapy may influence plasma lipid levels in patients with periodontitis. Methods: Fifty patients (31 females and 19 males, age 36-66 yr) were randomly assigned to the treatment and control groups. Lipid profile and dental variables were measured at baseline and at…

Posted in: Cardiovascular Disease 27 inflammation 12 periodontitis 2

Expired CME Article

Inflammatory Aspects of Sleep Apnea and Their Cardiovascular Consequences

Abstract: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common medical condition that occurs in a considerable percentage of the population. Substantial evidence shows that patients with OSA have an increased incidence of hypertension compared with individuals without OSA, and that OSA is a risk factor for the development of hypertension. It…

Posted in: atherosclerosis 13 cardiovascular diseases 5 cytokines 3 inflammation 12 obstructive sleep apnea 7 platelets 3 sleep apnea 5

Case Report

Beneficial Effect of Immunosuppressive Drugs on Parry-Romberg Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Progressive facial hemiatrophy, also known as Parry-Romberg syndrome (PRS), is characterized by slowly progressive atrophy of one side of the face, primarily involving the subcutaneous tissues and fat. Involvement of the central nervous system with impairment of neurologic function occurs infrequently. At present, there is no agreement as to whether…

Posted in: inflammation 12

Expired CME Article

Inflammation: Nutritional, Botanical, and Mind-body Influences

Chronic inflammation is becoming an important risk factor to identify in regard to inhibiting disease onset and its progression. Nutritional science attempted to improve health by manipulating fats so that we could consume “healthy” nonsaturated fats while simultaneously allowing foods to have a longer shelf-life. However, despite our good intentions,…

Posted in: inflammation 12 nutrition 12
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