Homocysteine has been a topic of research for many years. Kilmer McCully had discovered this circumstance over 30 years ago. As literature describes, when B6, B12, and Folate are too…
Background Cytotoxin-associated gene A (CagA)–positive strains of Helicobacter pylori are an etiological factor for peptic ulcer and gastric cancer. Studies on the role of these virulent strains in vascular diseases…
Background: CagA-positive Helicobacter pylori infection has been found to be associated with a first-ever atherosclerotic stroke. The aim of this study was to investigate whether these strains represent an independent…
Background — Atherogenesis involves inflammatory processes in which infections are incriminated as possible contributors. Methods and Results — We evaluated cardiovascular risk factors as well as seropositivity to Chlamydia pneumoniae,…