ENDOTHELIAL DYSFUNCTION

This study looked at whether garlic supplements can improve blood vessel health and reduce inflammation in adults with chronic kidney disease who are on hemodialysis. 58 patients took part. Researchers measured markers like endocan and IL-6 to see if garlic helped. The goal was t…

This study examined how nicotine in electronic hookah (e-hookah) affects the function of cells lining blood vessels. Researchers measured blood vessel health in 33 young adults who smoked hookah or used e-cigarettes before and after vaping. The goal was to understand whether nico…

This study looked at why people with a rare genetic condition called POR deficiency often develop high blood pressure and blood vessel damage. Researchers compared blood pressure readings and specific blood markers between 51 patients and healthy volunteers. The goal was to bette…

This study looked at tiny blood vessels in the skin of people with resistant hypertension (high blood pressure that doesn't respond to multiple drugs). Researchers compared 111 participants to see if changes in these vessels could help predict heart risks. The goal was to find a …

This small study tested whether a gentle electrical stimulation on the ear (called transcutaneous vagal stimulation) could improve blood vessel function in 11 people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). The goal was to see if this non-invasive method could help blood vessels rel…

This study looked at whether a supplement called COMP-4 can help blood vessels work better and reduce signs of aging in healthy adults aged 18-39. Researchers measured blood flow in the arm and checked for aging markers in the blood after 14 days of taking the supplement. The goa…

This study looked at medical records of 380 men to see if a score called Modified EASIX, calculated from routine blood tests, can help predict how severe erectile dysfunction (ED) is. Researchers compared the scores of men with and without ED. No treatments or extra tests were gi…

This early-phase study looked at whether drinking beetroot juice (rich in natural nitrates) could improve artery stiffness and brain blood flow in adults aged 50-79. Sixteen participants were randomly given either nitrate-rich or nitrate-free beetroot juice. The goal was to see i…

This study looked at 51 people who had surgery to remove plaque from their arteries. Researchers checked whether certain mouth bacteria were also present in the artery plaque and measured mitochondrial DNA copies as a sign of cell stress. The goal was to better understand how gum…

This study looked at whether PTSD can damage blood vessels, which might lead to heart disease. Researchers measured blood vessel function in 168 adults who had experienced trauma. The goal was to understand how PTSD affects the body and find ways to reduce heart risk in trauma su…