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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... -
Beta-2 microglobulin as a predictor of peripheral arterial disease in diabetes: the effect of estimated glomerular filtration
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: P Rheeder --- Epidemiology and Biostatistics Track, School of Health Systems and Public Health, University of Pretoria, L Nel --- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, F Meeuwes --- Medical Research Council Unit for Inflammation and Immunity, Department of Immunology, Faculty of Health Sciences, M Van Schendel --- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, PWA Meyer --- Medical Research Council Unit for Inflammation and Immunity, Department of Immunology, Faculty of Health Sciences,Background: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is common in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Its definitive diagnosis requires ultrasound or angiography. Beta-2 microglobulin (β2 microglobulin) has been proposed as a diagnostic marker for PAD. The objective of the study was... -
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...