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Liver enzymes are not directly involved in atrial fibrillation: a prospective cohort study
(Wiley, 2017)Background Epidemiological evidence proposes the direct involvement of the liver enzymes in atrial fibrillation. These relationships are controversial and mechanistically unclear. As part of the British Regional Heart ... -
Local variations in exclusive breastfeeding rates in Africa
(Nature, 2019)Large-scale analysis of 49 countries in Africa shows improvements in the prevalence of babies under 6 months of age being fed only breast milk, but there are large disparities in progress across and within countries -
Loneliness correlates and associations with health variables in the general population in Indonesia
(BMC, 2019)Background Loneliness has been commonly reported in high-income countries, while less is known about loneliness in Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states, in particular in Indonesia. Objective The ... -
Loneliness of older immigrant groups in Canada: effects of ethnic-cultural background
(Springer, 2015)This study aimed to explore the loneliness of several groups of older immigrants in Canada compared to native–born older adults. Data from the Canadian General Social Survey, Cycle 22 (N older adults = 3,692) were used. ... -
Long-chain n-3 PUFA supplementation decreases physical activity during class time in iron-deficient South African school children
(Georg Thieme Verlag, 2015)Both Fe deficiency and poor n-3 fatty acid status have been associated with behavioural changes in children. In the present study, we investigated the effects of Fe and DHA+EPA supplementation, alone or in combination, on ... -
Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids are associated with blood pressure and hypertension over 10-years in black South African adults undergoing nutritional transition
(MDPI, 2019)Nutritional transition in Africa is linked with increased blood pressure (BP). We examined 10-year fatty acid status and longitudinal associations between individual long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), BP and ... -
Long-lasting effects of fluoxetine and/or exercise augmentation on bio-behavioural markers of depression in pre-pubertal stress sensitive rats
(Elsevier, 2017)Juvenile depression is of great concern with only limited treatment currently approved. Delayed onset of action, low remission and high relapse rates, and potential long-lasting consequences further complicates treatment ... -
The long-term effects of methamphetamine exposure during pre-adolescence on depressive-like behaviour in a genetic animal model of depression
(Springer, 2016)Methamphetamine (METH) is a psychostimulant and drug of abuse, commonly used early in life, including in childhood and adolescence. Adverse effects include psychosis, anxiety and mood disorders, as well as increased risk ... -
Long-term effects of pre-pubertal fluoxetine on behaviour and monoaminergic stress response in stress-sensitive rats
(Cambridge Univ Press, 2017)Although prescription rates of antidepressants for children and adolescents have increased, concerns have been raised regarding effects on neurodevelopment and long-term outcome. Using a genetic animal model of depression, ... -
Longitudinal changes of cardiac troponin and inflammation reflect progressive myocyte stretch and likelihood for hypertension in a Black male cohort: the SABPA study
(Springer, 2019)Inflammation was cross-sectionally associated with subclinical wall remodeling and hypertension. Whether longitudinal changes (∆) in inflammation, myocyte injury (troponin T), and stretch (N-terminal-pro-B-type natriuretic ... -
Longitudinal influences of socio-economic status on visual-motor integration: the North-West Child Health, Integrated with Learning and Development study
(AOSIS, 2019)Background: Visual motor integration plays an important role in academic skills of learners in the early school years and can have an impact on their overall academic performance. Aim: This study aimed to determine the ... -
Low grade inflammation and ECG left ventricular hypertrophy in urban African males: the SABPA study
(Elsevier, 2013)BACKGROUND: Hypertension and vascular hyperresponsiveness have been associated with structural wall abnormalities in black Africans. Whether low grade inflammation would have an additive effect is uncertain. Therefore, ... -
Low immune cell ARA and high plasma 12-HETE and 17-HDHA in iron-deficient South African school children with allergy
(Elsevier, 2016)Allergy has been associated with altered fatty acid and inflammatory status. In this cross-sectional study of 321 rural iron deficient (ID) South African children (aged 6–11 years), a subsample (n=111) of children with ... -
Low level exposure to nine volatile chemicals in research and testing laboratories at a South African university
(2010)Universities have numerous research and testing laboratories where laboratory workers are exposed to various hazardous chemical substances on a regular basis with short periods of exposure possibly above the short-term ... -
Low rates of exclusive breastfeeding are still evident in four South African provinces
(MedPharm Publications, 2015)Objectives: Breastfeeding is one of the primary strategies used to enhance infant nutrition and improving child survival worldwide. The intention of globally increasing the rate of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) to at least ... -
Low serum testosterone and increased diastolic ocular perfusion pressure: a risk for retinal microvasculature
(Verlag Hans Huber Hogrefe Ag, 2015)Summary: Background: Low levels of testosterone in men and changes in retinal microvascular calibre are both associated with hypertension and cardiovascular disease risk. Sex hormones are also associated with blood flow ... -
Low testosterone and hyperkinetic blood pressure responses in a cohort of South African men: the SABPA study
(Taylor & Francis, 2013)Hypertension (HT) and the metabolic syndrome are major problems in Africa. The role of sex hormones in the cardiovascular profile of black Africans in South Africa has not been studied. Our objective was to study the ... -
Low vitamin D status is associated with reduced muscle mass and impaired physical performance in frail elderly people
(Nature Publishing Group, 2013)Background/Objectives: Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) status has been associated with muscle mass, strength and physical performance in healthy elderly people. Yet, in pre-frail and frail elderly people this ... -
Lung function, inflammation and cardiovascular mortality in Africans
(Wiley, 2016)Background The link between impaired lung function and cardiovascular outcome is well established in European and American populations. It is possible that this association may be driven by a systemic spillover of ... -
Maatskaplike werk groepsintervensie vir slagoffers van boeliegedrag: funksionele elemente
(Scriber Editorial Systems, 2016)This article covers part of a research project aimed at the development of an intervention for use in group work with children in their late middle childhood who are victims of bullying behaviour. In the second phase of ...