Early clinical studies showed that high-dose vitamin C, given by intravenous and oral routes, may improve symptoms and prolong life in patients with terminal cancer. Double-blind placebo-controlled studies of oral…
A common feature of cigarette-smoke (CS)-associated diseases such as atherosclerosis and pulmonary emphysema is the activation, aggregation, and adhesion of leukocytes to micro- and macrovascular endothelium. A previous study, using…
Rationale: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with oxidative stress, endothelial dysfunction, and increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Objective: We tested the hypothesis that endothelial dysfunction in patients with OSA…
A 70-year old white male was seen and treated previously at this center for "headaches". In late 1985 he complained of pain in his right side. A urinalysis showed gross…