Background The association between homocysteine and isolated systolic hypertension in older adults was evaluated using a case-control design, and the relationship between homocysteine and clinical or subclinical atherosclerosis was explored.…
Indistinguishable hematologic abnormalities are seen in most patients with cobalamin (Cbl, vitamin B12) or folate deficiency. Approximately one third of Cbl-deficient patients develop a wide variety of non-focal neuropsychiatric abnormalities…
Lead and homocysteine are both associated with cardiovascular disease and cognitive dysfunction. We evaluated the relations among blood lead, tibia lead, and homocysteine levels by cross-sectional analysis of data among…
Mercury is a heavy metal that exists naturally in the environment. Major sources include the burning of fossil fuels (especially coal) and municipal waste incineration. Mercury can exist in several…