Background Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome ( OSAS ) has been indicated to contribute
to the development of cardiovascular disease; however, the underlying mechanism remains …

Exosomes, abundant in blood, deliver various molecules to recipient cells. Endothelial cells
are directly exposed to circulating substances. However, how endothelial cells respond to …

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most frequent oral cancer in the world,
accounting for more than 90% of all oral cancer diagnosis. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are large …

Purpose The expression of chemokine receptor type 4 (CXCR4) was found co-localized with
macrophages on the atherosclerotic vessel wall and participated in the initial emigration of …

Upper respiratory tract infection (URI) is one of the most common etiology of olfactory loss.
Previous studies demonstrated that both olfactory bulb (OB) volume and sulcus (OS) depth …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea ( OSA ) is an important risk factor for the development
of cardiovascular diseases including myocardial infarction ( MI ). The aim of this study was to …

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disease, distinguished by recurrent
episodes of upper airway obstruction during sleep, with an inflammatory component. C-…

Hypertension, a multifactorial disease, is a major risk factor for the development of stroke,
coronary artery disease, heart failure, and chronic renal failure. However, its underlying …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly prevalent in patients with coronary
artery disease (CAD) and is associated with recurrent cardiovascular risk. However, whether …

As one of the most economically developed and seismically active regions of China, Fujian
faces a threat from severe earthquakes, particularly those that occur in Taiwan. Following the …