Background and aims: Aortic pulse wave velocity (aPWV), an early indicator of arterial stiffness, predicts cardiovascular mortality risk in adults. Since children with kidney disease have a high risk ...

Leptin is a key hormone in the regulation of hunger and satiety. For the first time, a large international study has ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Interpupillary distance (IP), inner and outer canthal distance (IC, OC) have been investigate in an Indian population to establish normal ...

A urine protein-creatinine ratio (UPCR) test looks for high levels of protein in your urine, which can happen in kidney disease. Results that are higher than average may be a sign of a kidney-related ...

COPD requires regular monitoring through tests like spirometry to assess the condition’s severity and aid in an individualized treatment plan. COPD is a progressive lung condition that makes breathing ...

Whether significant reductions in LDL cholesterol and serum triglyceride levels will lead to significant reductions in coronary mortality when starting lipid values are "normal" is a multifaceted ...