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Long-form, referenced articles on measuring, restoring and verifying microvascular health, written by the people who do the research.

A weight-loss curve descending into a GlycoCheck scope view of a capillary bed
LatestSeptember 1, 2026·Robert Long

GLP-1s and Your Circulation: What the Scale Misses

GLP-1 medicines are good for your blood vessels: in a randomized trial they improved glycocalyx thickness more than insulin at a similar HbA1c — a pleiotropic effect worth paying attention to. What they do not protect is the muscle you...

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Measure. Restore. Verify. — the GlycoCalyx framework for microvascular health
Aug 16, 2026·Robert Long

How to Repair Your Glycocalyx: Measure, Restore, Verify

Yes, the glycocalyx can be repaired — and measured. A repeatable, evidence-based way to see, rebuild and prove the health of your microcirculation: measure...

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What is GlycoCalyx? Check Your GlycoCalyx With GlycoCheck and Repair with ReVasca
Aug 12, 2025·Robert Long

What is GlycoCalyx? Check Your GlycoCalyx With GlycoCheck and Repair with ReVasca

Learn everything you need to know about What is GlycoCalyx? Check Your GlycoCalyx With GlycoCheck and Repair with ReVasca in this comprehensive guide from...

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Why Focusing Only on the Heart Misses the Mark: The Missing Link in Circulatory and Cardiovascular Health Revealed by GlycoCalyx
Jun 14, 2025·Robert Long

Why Focusing Only on the Heart Misses the Mark: The Missing Link in Circulatory and Cardiovascular Health Revealed by GlycoCalyx

Learn everything you need to know about Why Focusing Only on the Heart Misses the Mark: The Missing Link in Circulatory and Cardiovascular Health...

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How ReVasca and GlycoCheck Support Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Recovery
Mar 30, 2025·Robert Long

How ReVasca and GlycoCheck Support Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Recovery

Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Microvascular Damage  Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs when a sudden impact to the head causes damage to brain...

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Introducing the Latest Upgrades to GlycoCheck Software
Nov 6, 2024·Hans Vink

Introducing the Latest Upgrades to GlycoCheck Software

We are excited to announce the release of the latest versions of GlycoCheck software, designed to improve efficiency and precision in both clinical and...

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GlycoCalyx Affiliate Links Clarification
Nov 6, 2024·Robert Long

GlycoCalyx Affiliate Links Clarification

We’re excited to share a quick guide to using your Affiliate Links—and helping you maximize your earnings! There are two powerful links available to...

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Jun 21, 2023·Sehar Shahzadi

Sex-specific association between microvascular health and coagulation parameters: the Netherlands Epidemiology of Obesity (NEO) Study

Abstract Background Microvascular dysfunction is a growing determinant of sex difference in coronary heart disease (CHD). The dysregulation of the coagulation system is involved...

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Endothelial dysfunction due to decreased nitric oxide bioavailability in dysglycaemic subjects and first-degree relatives of type 2 diabetic patients
Oct 3, 2022·Sehar Shahzadi

Endothelial dysfunction due to decreased nitric oxide bioavailability in dysglycaemic subjects and first-degree relatives of type 2 diabetic patients

Abstract Background/Introduction Oxidative stress plays an important role in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Purpose We aimed to investigate oxidative stress and...

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