BACKGROUND Systemic low-grade inflammation (SLGI), as assessed by measurements of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), is a strong independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Although individuals with hs-CRP ≤ 1 mg/L have been defined as being at low risk according to AHA/CDC guidelines, the value of very low hs-CRP levels (<0.5 mg/L) for public health practices is uncle...

Objective: To observe the effect of Fastigial Nucleus Stimulation (FNS) on serum inflammatory factors in patients with coronary heart disease. Methods: 144 disease were randomly divided into experimental group (n = 72) and control 72). The received conventional medication for was given cerebellar nucleus electrical stimulation basis routine medication. High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CR...

BACKGROUND Increased concentrations of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), a marker of systemic inflammation, are associated with increased risk for coronary heart disease. Because of its relationship to inflammation, hs-CRP has considerable biologic variation. This study was carried out to characterize CRP variation and to compare it to another risk factor, total serum cholesterol. ...

BACKGROUND The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels and prognostic factors in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. METHODS We studied 50 stable COPD patients with: spirometry, 6 minute walk distance, body mass index, GOLD stage (spirometric classification) and smoking status. In these patients hs-CRP values were m...

BACKGROUND The incremental prognostic value of high-sensitive troponin T (hs-cTnT) in heart failure (HF) beyond that of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein and amino-terminal probrain natriuretic peptide is debated. We examined the prognostic value of hs-cTnT in a subgroup of patients from the Controlled Rosuvastatin Multinational Trial in HF (CORONA) study. METHODS AND RESULTS Hs-cTnT as a r...

Objective: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection has rapidly spread worldwide. Clinical outcomes and severity are still unknown can be difficult to predict. In this study, we perform a cross-sectional observational study investigate the clinical characteristics of ferritin high sensitivity C-reactive protein status p...

Objective(s):This study examined whether conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) supplementation affects insulin sensitivity and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR-γ) and glucose transporter type 4 (GLUT-4) protein expressions in the skeletal muscles of rats during endurance exercise. Materials and Methods:Sprague-Dawley male rats were randomly divided into HS (high-fat diet (HFD) s...