Objectives. Reduction in serum lipoproteins, especially LDL cholesterol, is a preventive approach against atherosclerosis. Bloodletting has been a recommended method to reduce serum lipoprotein concentrations. Present study was conducted to investigate the effects of wet cupping as a method of bloodletting on serum lipoproteins. In a randomized controlled trial, 47 men, 18-25 years old, without...

The research included Estimation of some biochemical parameters like Hepcidin hormone , parathyroid hormone, vitamin D3 ,iron ,calcium, total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, VLDL, paraoxonase, glutathione-s-transferase, BMI ,and ceruloplasmin in serum women with osteoporosis after menopausal, the results shewed a decrease levels (Hepcidin D, calcium, hemoglobin, BMI, and albumin) blood patient...

introduction atherosclerosis is a disease which begins during childhood. oxidation of lipoproteins is an important factor implicated in atherosclerosis. vitamin c decreases blood serum lipids and may inhibit atherosclerosis. this study was designed to observe the effect of ascorbic acid on blood serum lipids in male rabbits fed high-cholesterol diet. methods twenty white male rabbits were weigh...

The Role of Uric Acid to HDL Cholesterol Ratio in Predicting Myocardial Ischemia Perfusion Scintigraphy Diabetic Patients
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 Objective: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, particularly myocardial ischemia. Both diabetes mellitus type 2 and conditions are characterized by high burden inflammation. uric High-Density Lipoprotein choles...