Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "inflammation"
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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 ... -
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. ... -
Vascular structure and inflammation in a bi-ethnic South African population: the SABPA study
(North-West University, 2018)Background: South Africa is experiencing a high incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD). In addition to modifiable risk factors, inflammation was found to be an independent risk factor for CVD development. Inflammatory ...
