Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "African"
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The association of HIV infection with plasma clot characteristics in black South Africans
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)INTRODUCTION AND AIM - Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is still one of the largest burdens to the world’s health, and South Africa reportedly has the highest prevalence in the world. HIV, as well as antiretroviral ... -
Association of the inflammatory index of the diet with fibrinogen concentration and fibrin clot properties
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Introduction and aim: Cardiovascular disease (CVD), morbidity and mortality are increasing significantly in South Africa. Inflammation is known to play an integral part in CVD. Fibrinogen, an acute-phase protein, is ... -
Associations between indices of iron status, anthropometric and biological markers of cardiovascular disease risk
(North-West University, 2011)Background: In South Africa, as in many other developing countries, iron deficiency (the most common micronutrient deficiency) still remains unresolved; while obesity has emerged as a public health challenge causing increases ... -
Brain derived neurotrophic factor and structural vascular disease in black Africans : the SABPA study
(2014)Motivation - Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a protein complex, synthesised and secreted mainly by the central nervous system and is involved in neuronal maintenance. Research suggests that BDNF is implicated ... -
The experiences of black male non-competitive bodybuilders with regard to wellbeing : a selfdetermination approach
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)Bodybuilding has been growing exponentially in recent years among young men and boys. This growth started in the United States of America (USA) and Europe and eventually spread to Africa; this growth has prompted scholarly ... -
Exploring a marker of cardiac fibrosis and its association with soluble uPAR in a bi–ethnic South African population : the SAfrEIC study
(2013)Background: Fibulin-1, an extracellular matrix component and mediator in cardiac fibrosis, is expressed in cardiac valves, heart muscles and blood vessels and may contribute to different cardiovascular pathological ... -
Haemostatic markers and cardiovascular function in black and white South Africans : the SABPA study
(2015)Motivation - In the black population of South Africa, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is rapidly increasing due to urbanisation. Stroke is usually accompanied by a pro-thrombotic haemostatic profile. Changing lifestyle factors ... -
Ischemic profile and cardiovascular function in African men : the SABPA study
(North-West University, 2011)Motivation: Ischemic heart disease is the eighth leading cause of death in an African population. Silent ischemia can be defined as an ischemic episode without associated pain. The clinical significance of silent ischemia ... -
Metabolic syndrome marker cut–off points and target organ damage revisited in an urban South African cohort : the SABPA study
(North-West University, 2012)Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of MetS among different African populations using the new Joint Statement Criteria. Hereafter we aimed to determine whether waist or neck circumference is ... -
Physical activity status and the relationship between non-communicable diseases risk factors in an urban South African teachers cohort : 'the SABPA study B
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)Introduction: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are chronic diseases caused by unhealthy lifestyle decisions and account for the majority of deaths per year globally. NCD incidence is increasing rapidly and NCDs are becoming ...