Browsing by Subject "inflammation"
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Associations of suPAR with lifestyle and cardiometabolic risk factors
(Wiley, 2014)Background: Soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR), a novel indicator of low-grade inflammation, is associated with cardiovascular disease and mortality in the general population, while an unhealthy ... -
Effect of omega-3 fatty acids on the clinical outcomes of mechanically ventilated critically ill patients: a systematic review
(North-West University, 2018)Introduction: Mechanical ventilation (MV) is a life-saving strategy associated with serious complications. Early weaning is required to prevent ventilator-associated events (VAE). Previous studies have shown that omega-3 ... -
Epigenetic analysis of cardio-metabolic health in an African population
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)INTRODUCTION AND AIM: Eighty-five percent of the 41 million annual non-communicable disease (NCD) mortalities worldwide occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). A large proportion of these deaths are caused by ... -
Exploring the link between left ventricular remodelling and the leukocyte profile of a young black and white population: the African-PREDICT study
(North-West University, 2018)Background and motivation: Early vascular deterioration is associated with additional strain on the heart which is linked to cardiac remodelling and increased left ventricular mass (LVM). Increased LVM contributes to ... -
In vivo uptake and acute immune response to orally administered chitosan and PEG coated PLGA nanoparticles
(Elsevier, 2010)Nanoparticulate drug delivery systems offer great promise in addressing challenges of drug toxicity, poor bioavailability and non-specificity for a number of drugs. Much progress has been reported for nano drug delivery ... -
Interactions of CRP-SNPs with selected contributing factors in determining CRP concentrations in black South Africans
(North-West University, 2018)Introduction: Non-communicable diseases, especially cardiovascular diseases, are on the rise globally, with low- and middle-income countries, including South Africa, at the epicentre of the increase in these conditions. ... -
Is HIV-1 infection associated with endothelial dysfunction in a population of African ancestry in South Africa?
(Clinics Cardive, 2011)The chronic infection status suffered by HIV-infected individuals promotes chronic arterial inflammation and injury, which leads to dysfunction of the endothelium, atherosclerosis and thrombosis. Although HIV-1 subtype C ... -
The potential benefits of red beetroot supplementation in health and disease
(MDPI, 2015)In recent years there has been a growing interest in the biological activity of red beetroot (Beta vulgaris rubra) and its potential utility as a health promoting and disease preventing functional food. As a source of ... -
The role of cherries in exercise and health
(Wiley, 2014)Recently, cherries and cherry products have received growing attention within the literature with regard to their application in both exercise and clinical paradigms. Reported to be high in anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative ... -
Soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor and hypertension among black South Africans after 5 years
(Nature Publishing Group, 2015)Soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) is a biomarker that links inflammation with cardiovascular risk. "However, studies linking suPAR and hypertension are scant. First, we determined whether baseline ...