CARDIOVASCULAR EFFECTS IN PATROL OFFICERS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH FINE PARTICULATE MATTER FROM BRAKE WEAR AND ENGINE EMISSIONS

Cardiovascular effects in patrol officers are associated with fine particulate matter from brake wear and engine emissions

Abstract Background Exposure to fine particulate matter air pollutants (PM2.5) affects heart rate variability parameters, and levels of serum proteins associated with inflammation, hemostasis and thrombosis.This study investigated sources potentially responsible for cardiovascular and hematological effects in highway patrol troopers.Results Nine he

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The role of native vitamin D treatment in the clinical assessment of osteoporosis in patients with chronic kidney disease

The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency is high in patients with chronic kidney Protective Cover disease (CKD).Vitamin D deficiency is associated with various bone disorders such as osteoporosis by affecting bone mineralization.Current international guidelines recommend vitamin D supplementation in CKD as well as in the general population.However, t

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