Motivation - In South Africa, the process of rapid urbanisation has led to a high prevalence of noncommunicable diseases such as chronic respiratory and cardiovascular diseases which are accompanied by a high cardiovascular ...

Motivation - In sub-Saharan Africa, the burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is increasing at an alarming rate. This may be due to the rapid urbanisation of traditional black populations, leading to lifestyle changes ...

Motivation - In South Africa, various transitional changes parallel detrimental modifications in lifestyle behaviour of especially the lower socio-economic communities. We are currently double-burdened by a high prevalence ...

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 ...

The prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, is marginalized in South Africa by the overwhelming prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV infection and/or the ...

Motivation: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a leading cause of death, accounting for approximately 17.9 million deaths annually, with 75% occurring in low-and middle-income countries. A number of studies have implicated ...

Background: Obesity-related diseases are arising as a major problem among children. inflammation has recently been identified to play an important role in the relationship between obesity.- as well as stunting-related ...

Cardiovascular disease states including hypertension and vascular stiffness are precursors of cardiac damage such as heart failure. The prevalence of cardiovascular disease among the African population in South Africa is ...