Background A new question on insufficient rest/sleep was included in the 2008 Behavioral
Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) for the 50 states, District of Columbia, and three …

Background Experimental evidence supports a causal role of serum uric acid in
hypertension development. Previous epidemiologic studies demonstrated an association …

Background. Leptin is an adipose tissue-derived hormone shown to be related to several
metabolic, inflammatory, and hemostatic factors related to chronic kidney disease. Recent …

Objective Preventing pressure ulcers is an essential part of patient care and it is important to
be aware of the best way to prevent it. Hence, the present study aims to look for the …

Introduction Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus can lead to microvascular and macrovascular
complications. Early detection of complications is necessary to prevent end-organ damage …

Introduction: Mirtazapine is an antidepressant commonly used and considered safe in the
elderly. It is favored in elderly patients suffering from insomnia and weight loss secondary to …