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Association of predicted 10 years cardiovascular mortality risk with duration of HIV infection and antiretroviral therapy among HIV-infected individuals in Durban, South Africa
BACKGROUND: South Africa has the largest population of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART) realising the …
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The discriminatory power of visceral adipose tissue area vs anthropometric measures as a diagnostic marker for metabolic syndrome in South African women
Abstract Background A number of studies have shown central adiposity, in particular visceral adipose tissue (VAT) accumulation to be a …
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Molecular basis of the anti-hyperglycemic activity of RA-3 in hyperlipidemic and streptozotocin-induced type 2 diabetes in rats
Insulin resistance is a hallmark of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and the underlying cause of various metabolic changes observed …
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Associations of serum calcium levels and dietary calcium intake with incident type 2 diabetes over 10 years: the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study (KoGES)
Previous evidence regarding the associations between serum calcium concentrations, dietary calcium intake, and type 2 diabetes (T2D) is limited. We …
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Prevalence and predictors of metabolic syndrome among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLWHIV)
BACKGROUND: Use of combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) has led to significant reductions in morbidity and mortality. However, there is a …
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Association of the leptin-to-adiponectin ratio with metabolic syndrome in a sub-Saharan African population
BACKGROUND: Worldwide there is an increased prevalence of metabolic syndrome mainly due to life-style modifications, and Africans are not saved …
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A qualitative study to explore the perception and behavior of patients towards diabetes management with physical disability
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to determine self-monitoring practices, awareness to dietary modifications and barriers to medication adherence among physically disabled …
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Effect of variable antidiabetic treatments strategy on oxidative stress markers in obese patients with T2DM
AIM: To evaluate the effect of different anti-diabetic treatment strategy on oxidative stress markers in patients with type 2 diabetes …
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The burden of diabetes and hyperglycemia in Brazil-past and present: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015
BACKGROUND: Diabetes, hyperglycemia, and their complications are a growing problem in Brazil. However, no comprehensive picture of this disease burden …