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Atherothrombosis has reached pandemic proportions worldwide. It is the underlying condition that results in events leading to myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke and vascular death. As such, it is the leading cause of death worldwide manifested…

The cardiovascular system includes the heart located centrally in the chest and the body's blood vessels which carry blood. The cardiovascular (or circulatory) system supplies oxygen from inspired air, via the lungs to the surrounding tissues of the…

Dry pasta is one of the most popular staple foods worldwide due to its convenience in terms of affordability, versatility, long shelf life, as well as sensory and nutritional value. As such, it represents a suitable carrier for health-promoting…

This open access book aims to primarily support nurses as leaders and champions of multimodal, Interdisciplinary nutrition care for older adults. A structured approach to fundamentals of nutrition care across Interdisciplinary settings is combined…

Selenium is a powerful trace element and antioxidant with multiple effects on metabolism and human health. Available as a dietary supplement for many years, it is one of the most popular over-the-counter alternative medicines available. Written by…

Consumers are concerned about the use of synthetic additives in foods and this has forced food processors to find ways to produce food products without the use of these additives. Therefore there is a need in the food industry to find “clean label”…

Spinal cord injury (SCI) leads to paralysis, sensory, and autonomic nervous system dysfunctions. However, the pathophysiology of SCI is complex, and not limited to the nervous system. Indeed, several other organs and tissue are also affected by the…

The work environments and expectations for primary care physicians’ daily activities include
spending a significant amount on chronic care management, including managing complex
medication regimens. Multiple resources have projected shortfalls in…

The scope of the Special Issue is research and reviews on evaluations of current practice,
innovations in medication management, developments in therapeutics, and
pharmaceutical science research that informs and improves practice and…

Skin inflammation is associated with a wide range of conditions which represent major health issues worldwide. Skin and mucosal surfaces represent the primary interface between the human body and the environment, susceptible to numerous factors whose…