Abstract. Ferulic acid (FA) is a phytochemical compound with various physiologic functions. To clarify the effect of FA intake on skin barrier function (SBF), we conducted a placebo-controlled double-blind pilot trial. Sixteen healthy subjects were ...
Prostaglandin E1 has been used for the first time in the treatment of peripheral arterial occlusive disease 30 years ago. Although wideley used, the exact mechanism of the known beneficial effects is not completely understood. A strong vasodilation is ...
Hintergrund: Die Entwicklung der Atherosklerose umfasst funktionelle, strukturelle und physikomechanische Veränderungen der Gefäßwand. Eine frühzeitige diagnostische Erfassung dieser Indices in einem Untersuchungsgang und an einem gemeinsamen Stromgebiet ...
Background: Periodic whole body acceleration in the spinal axis (pGz) applied by a motion platform is a novel treatment modality that induced endothelial nitric oxide release into the circulation of animals, healthy subjects and patients with inflammatory ...
Background: Endothelial dysfunction is an important factor in the pathogenesis of diabetes related vascular complications, and acute alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) intake can increase flow-mediated dilation of the diabetic artery at 4 h postprandially. ...
Abstract. Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate two alternative non-invasive techniques for assessment of endothelial function in adults with special focus on their ability to monitor acute changes. Patients and methods: Twenty-five ...
Abstract. Far-infrared (FIR) is a form of thermal radiation, which may have beneficial effects on cardiovascular health. Clinical studies suggest that FIR irradiation may have therapeutic effects in heart failure, ...