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Publikováno v:
Research Journal of Pharmacognosy, Vol 10, Iss 2, Pp 57-73 (2023)
Hypertension presents a major threat to global health. The prevalence of the disease is high in the adult population but an increasing number of children are being diagnosed with raised blood pressure globally. Although pharmaceutical drugs are effec
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/8428c7582e194cd692d767f648bb9740
Autor:
Edna Ngoakoana Matjuda, Godwill Azeh Engwa, Muhulo Muhau Mungamba, Constance Rufaro Sewani-Rusike, Nandu Goswami, Benedicta Ngwenchi Nkeh-Chungag
Publikováno v:
Biology, Vol 13, Iss 1, p 32 (2024)
Background: Antiretroviral treatment (ART) use during pregnancy continues to rise as it is known to decrease the likelihood of HIV transmission from mother to child. However, it is still unknown whether foetal exposure to (ART) may affect the foetal
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/0a713e646e7c444f8048b887dfa0ead7
Publikováno v:
BMC Pediatrics, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 1-7 (2022)
Abstract Background There is a growing body of literature on the increasing prevalence of obesity in adolescents of Sub-Saharan African ancestry. However, limited data is available on the impact of obesity on pulmonary function. This study assessed t
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/f1449f3591ce48889a94e87591d34e2a
Autor:
Madigoahle A. M. Mokwena, Godwill Azeh Engwa, Benedicta N. Nkeh-Chungag, Constance R. Sewani-Rusike
Publikováno v:
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, Vol 21, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2021)
Abstract Background Central obesity and insulin resistance are associated with metabolic syndrome (MetS) which is aggravated by diet and sedentary lifestyle. Athrixia phylicoides (AP) is reported by rural communities to have medicinal benefits associ
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/087e8cb5c264456e8d955cdc6a0898ef
Publikováno v:
Children, Vol 10, Iss 9, p 1520 (2023)
Obesity is known to be one of the most significant risk factors for essential hypertension in childhood. However, whether obesity cut-offs may predict hypertension screening in adolescents remains controversial. This study investigated the performanc
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/346da6d1336243258d91e558e42b3667
Autor:
Benedicta Ngwenchi Nkeh-Chungag, Godwill Azeh Engwa, Charles Businge, Mziwohlanga Mdondolo, Magdevy Pajaro Medina, Nandu Goswami
Publikováno v:
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, Vol 21, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2021)
Abstract Background The risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) is becoming more prevalent in pregnant women though not much data is available for pregnant women with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Foetoplacental vascular endothelial dysfunction
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/9bd0a370fd664d4094448002f34d41fa
Autor:
Anye Chungag, Godwill Azeh Engwa, Constance Rufaro Sewani-Rusike, Benedicta Ngwenchi Nkeh-Chungag
Publikováno v:
Journal of Health and Pollution, Vol 11, Iss 30, Pp 1-11 (2021)
Background. Particulate matter (PM) air pollution is an important environmental health risk factor. Although some studies have shown PM to be associated with obesity and hypertension, very few studies have assessed the association of indoor PM specif
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/52b31ca142324c488f3bf55bdcbad431
Publikováno v:
Frontiers in Pediatrics, Vol 9 (2021)
The balance between dilatory and constrictive factors is important as it keeps blood vessels in a homeostatic state. However, altered physiological processes as a result of obesity, hypertension, oxidative stress, and other cardiovascular risk factor
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/c7996b2250e14d8d88aece5cab2eebbd
Autor:
Benedicta Ngwenchi Nkeh-Chungag, Godwill Azeh Engwa, Charles Businge, Kaltrina Kutllovci-Hasani, Andre P. Kengne, Nandu Goswami
Publikováno v:
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, Vol 8 (2021)
Background: It has been reported that maternal gestational environment may be programmed to have a significant impact on foetal and offspring health later in life. Studies have shown that children born to pre-eclamptic mothers are prone to obesity, h
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/5312118723974eddba8c03fe1df4ae45
Autor:
Boitumelo Prescilla Letswalo, Karin Schmid-Zalaudek, Bianca Brix, Edna Ngoakoana Matjuda, Fabian Klosz, Natalie Obernhumer, Michael Gaisl, Godwill Azeh Engwa, Constance Sewani-Rusike, Per Morten Fredriksen, Benedicta Nkeh-Chungag, Nandu Goswami
Publikováno v:
BMJ Open, Vol 11, Iss 3 (2021)
Objectives Prevalence of child and adolescents’ overweight and obesity in low- and middle-income countries has increased dramatically. Simultaneously, the incidence of pre-hypertension/hypertension is also increasing in children, which, in turn, pr
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/b6424b9c601f45aa9d577d09433ba9e5