Context Depleted nitric oxide levels in the human body play a major role in cardiovascular
disease pathogenesis. Inorganic nitrate/nitrite (rich dietary sources include beetroot and …

The impact of diet on academic achievement is a growing area of research. The aim of this
systematic review was to evaluate the current evidence examining dietary intake and …

Small arteries exhibit tone, a partially contracted state that is an important determinant of blood
pressure. In arterial smooth muscle cells, intracellular calcium paradoxically controls both …

Brief interventions are effective in improving health behaviours including alcohol intake,
however the effectiveness of brief interventions targeting nutrition outcomes has not been …

Objective:To assess the validity of the Anti Cancer Council of Victoria food frequency questionnaire
(ACCVFFQ) relative to seven‐day weighed food records (WFRs) in 63 women of child…

Objective: The endogenous peptide apelin is differentially regulated in cardiovascular disease
but the nature of its role in cardiac function remains unclear. Methods: We investigated …

Apelin and its cognate G protein–coupled receptor APJ constitute a signaling pathway with
a positive inotropic effect on cardiac function and a vasodepressor function in the systemic …

Background— NO is a major regulator of cardiovascular physiology that reduces vascular
and cardiac contractility. Accumulating evidence indicates that endogenous inhibitors may …

Objectives : The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of low-dose (10 mg) and high-dose
(80 mg) atorvastatin on carotid plaque inflammation as determined by ultrasmall …

Rationale: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is an incurable disease associated with
viral infections and connective tissue diseases. The relationship between inflammation and …