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Exploring leptin from endothelial activation to subclinical organ damage in young black and white adults: the African-PREDICT study
(North-West University, 2019)
Motivation: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the most predominant non-communicable diseases worldwide. The most prominent risk factor that is accountable for the development of CVD, namely hypertension, is drastically ...
Nitric oxide bioavailability and cardiovascular function in children and young adults
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
Background and motivation: The global burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) including hypertension is ever-increasing, especially in the South African context. Nitric oxide (NO) plays a vital role in normal vascular ...
Inflammatory mediators and the cardiovascular profile of young South Africans: the African-PREDICT study
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
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 ...