ENDOTHELIAL DYSFUNCTION

This study tested whether gentle electrical stimulation of the ear (targeting a nerve connected to the heart and blood vessels) could improve blood vessel function in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Eleven participants with PAD tried both the real stimulation and a f…

This small, early-stage study tested whether drinking beetroot juice could improve blood flow to the brain and reduce artery stiffness in adults aged 50-79. Sixteen participants were randomly assigned to drink either regular beetroot juice or a version with the key ingredient rem…

This study tested whether a 14-day course of a dietary supplement called COMP-4 could improve blood vessel function in young, healthy adults. Researchers measured how well an artery in the arm could widen to increase blood flow and checked for changes in blood markers linked to c…

This study investigated how electronic hookahs affect blood vessel function, specifically looking at nicotine's role. Researchers measured blood vessel responses and cell changes in 33 young adult hookah and e-cigarette users. The goal was to understand the health risks of e-hook…

This study aimed to understand the link between gum disease and heart disease. Researchers examined 51 people who had surgery to remove plaque from their heart arteries. They checked if harmful bacteria from the mouth were present in the artery plaque and measured a marker relate…

This study looked back at medical records to see if a score calculated from three common blood test results (LDH, CRP, and platelet count) could help predict how severe a man's erectile dysfunction (ED) might be. Researchers compared this 'Modified EASIX' score between 380 men wi…

This study aimed to understand why people with PTSD have a higher risk of heart disease. Researchers measured blood vessel health in 168 adults with a history of trauma, half of whom had PTSD. The goal was to see if specific aspects of PTSD, like fear, are linked to early signs o…

This study aimed to understand why people with a rare genetic disorder called Cytochrome P450 Oxidoreductase (POR) deficiency often develop high blood pressure and blood vessel damage. Researchers compared 51 patients with the condition to healthy individuals, measuring blood pre…