Although arterial stiffness in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) increases over time, a greater annual increase may be associated with the severity of emphysema, systemic ...

Oral contraception remains as one of the effective contraceptive methods most commonly used worldwide. At present, it is estimated that 150 million women around the world use combined oral ...

Dyslipidemia describes atypical levels of lipids (fats) in the blood, such as high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or “bad” cholesterol. The condition can be caused by genetic factors, as in primary ...

The increase in overweight and obese children and adolescents may be linked to increased rates of dyslipidaemia. The aim was to assess the prevalence of dyslipidaemia and associated risk factors among ...

Subcutaneous emphysema is when air or gas gets under your skin tissue. Although this condition commonly occurs in the tissue of the neck or chest wall, it can develop in other body parts. A smooth ...

If you have dyslipidemia, it usually means your LDL levels or your triglycerides are too high. It can also mean your HDL levels are too low. High LDL and triglyceride levels put you at a higher risk ...