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Alterations in serum protein fractions and Na+-K+ATPase activity in Clarias gariepinus infested with henneguyosis in Ismailia, Egypt
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Aquatic Science • Authors: DM Sabri MA Danasoury IAM Eissa HM KhouraibaTotal serum protein, protein fractions and Na+-K+ATPase activity were estimated in Clarias gariepinus collected from surface waters in Ismailia governorate, Egypt. Comparisons were made between fish infested with respiratory henneguyosis and non-infested fish. Results of serum analysis revealed a significant... -
Differences in MetS marker prevalence between black African and Caucasian teachers from the North West Province: Sympathetic Activity and Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Africans (SABPA) Study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: S Hoebel --- The School of Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport Science, North-West University, L Malan --- School for Physiology, Nutrition and Consumer Sciences, North-West University, H De Ridder --- School of Biokinetics, Recreation and Sport Science, North-West University,Background: The aim of this study was to compare metabolic syndrome (MetS) prevalence between black and Caucasian Africans using different definitions, and secondly, to determine the association between MetS, anthropometric markers and the albumin: creatinine ratio using the new joint... -
Evaluation of point-of-care tests for detecting microalbuminuria in diabetic patients
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: MM Lloyd --- Department of Chemical Pathology, J Kuyl --- Department of Chemical Pathology, H Van Jaarsveld --- Department of Chemical Pathology,Background: Microalbuminuria, the presence of low levels of albumin in the urine, indicates renal damage and is recognised as a risk factor for the progression of renal and cardiovascular disease. Several international scientific bodies recommend microalbuminuria screening. Point-of-care testing (POCT)... -
Microalbuminuria and estimated glomerular filtration rate
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Y Veriava --- School of Clinical Medicine,Hypertension and diabetes mellitus are the major causes of renal damage and cardiovascular events. The co-existence of these conditions further increases the risk of progressive renal disease, cardiovascular events, and mortality. Urinary excretion of albumin, even in small amounts, and... -
Is screening for microalbuminuria in patients with type 2 diabetes feasible in the Cape Town public sector primary care context? A cost and consequence study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: HO Ibrahim --- Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care, D Stapar --- Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care, B Mash --- Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care,Background: Type 2 diabetes contributes significantly to the burden of disease in South Africa. Proteinuria is a marker for chronic kidney and cardiovascular disease. All guidelines recommend testing for microalbuminuria because intervention at this stage can prevent or delay the... -
Diabetic nephropathy in a tertiary care clinic in South Africa: a cross-sectional study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: P Ngassa Piotie --- MD, DTM&H, DipPHM, MPH, Student, School of Health Systems and Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, DG Van Zyl --- FCP(SA), MMed(Int), MSc(ClinEpi), PhD, Senior Lecturer, Department of Internal Medicine, P Rheeder --- FCP(SA), MMed(Int), MSc(ClinEpi), PhD, Senior Lecturer, Department of Internal Medicine,Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of micro- or macroalbuminuria in type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients, and to examine the relationship with the diabetes control parameters such as haemoglobin (Hb)A1c, blood pressure (BP)... -
The use of readily available biomarkers to predict CD4 cell counts in HIV-infected individuals
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Yusuf Moolla --- Department of Internal Medicine, South Africa Zaheer Moolla --- Department of General Surgery, South Afrcia Tarylee Reddy --- MRC, Biostatistics Unit, South Africa Nombulelo Magula --- Department of Internal Medicine, South AfricaBackground: The use of readily available biochemical investigations to predict the CD4 cell count in HIV-infected patients may provide clinicians with insight regarding disease severity at first contact. The aims of the study were to determine the relationship of calculated... -
Obesity and HIV: a compounding problem
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Chara Biggs --- Discipline of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, South Africa Elizabeth Spooner --- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, South AfricaObjectives: A cross-sectional study was undertaken at Lancers Road Clinic, Durban, South Africa to determine body composition, haemoglobin, serum albumin and serum high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels in asymptomatic ART-naive HIV positive adults. -
Pre-albumin as a marker for predicting weight loss in hospitalised children
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Del-Rossi Sean Quadros --- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Kenya Rose Kamenwa --- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Kenya Samuel Akech --- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Kenya William Macharia --- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, KenyaObjectives: This study sought to determine the diagnostic utility of serum pre-albumin in predicting weight loss in hospitalised children. -
Milk evolution with emphasis on the Atlantogenata
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Zoology • Authors: Gernot Osthoff --- , South Africa Moses Madende --- , South Africa Arnold Hugo --- , South Africa Hendrik JB Butler --- , South AfricaThe milk composition of each species is unique, because it has evolved according to specific needs and adaptation to the environment. As milk data from more species became available, an evolutionary trend shows a phylogenetic distinction between Eutherian taxa regarding...