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The Effect of Obesity and Body Mass Index on Post-transplant Renal Graft Function

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2017.196
Pages: 
Synopsis: 
Obesity and overweight have adverse effects on renal grafts after renal transplantation, this paper investigates the influence of BMI and obesity on post-transplant renal graft function in 500 patients.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The aim of this five-year study was to investigate the influence of BMI and obesity on post-transplant renal graft function.

Received: 
29 Sep, 2017
Accepted: 
18 Dec, 2017
Journal Sections: 
PUBLISHED AHEAD-OF-PRINT
Keywords: 
Anthropometry
glomerular function
hyperfiltration
obesity
renal transplantation
Journal Authors: 
MS Adelina
NN Ana María
I García García
RF Castillo
e-Published: 20 Dec, 2017

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Serum Magnesium and High-sensitive C-reactive Proteins in Hypertensive, Obese Female School Learners

Issue: 
Vol 69, Issue 1: 2021
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2015.292
Pages: 
32-7
Synopsis: 
This study highlights the increased cardiovascular risks in overweight/obese female school learners in an understudied region of South Africa. There were higher proportions of pre-hypertension, hypertension, and low-grade inflammation in overweight/obese participants in comparison with their lean participants.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To examine the relationship of serum magnesium and high-sensitive C-reactive proteins (hsCRPs) with overweight/obesity, and its association with hypertension in lean versus overweight/obese (O/O), female, adolescent school learners living in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Received: 
03 Jun, 2015
Accepted: 
12 Jun, 2015
Published: 
30 Apr, 2021
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
Adolescent
Anthropometry
cardiovascular diseases
high-sensitivity C-reactive protein
magnesium
obesity
South Africa
Journal Authors: 
AM Sekokotla
JE Iputo
CR Sewani-Rusike
IM Malema
OV Adeniyi
DT Goon
BN Nkeh-Chungag
e-Published: 05 May, 2016

Evaluation of Nutritional Biochemical Parameters in Haemodialysis Patients Over a Ten-year Period

Issue: 
Vol 64, Issue 3: June (2015)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2014.117
Pages: 
213–7
Synopsis: 
This study evaluated the nutritional status of haemodialysis patients by assessing biochemical and anthropometric parameters. The prevalence of malnutrition in haemodialysis patients was evident; however, the results showed that the nutritional deterioration of these patients was mainly reflected in their biochemical parameters rather than in their anthropometric measurements.

ABSTRACT

Received: 
19 May, 2014
Accepted: 
06 Jun, 2014
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
body mass index
Haemodialysis
Anthropometry
nutrition
kidney disease
Journal Authors: 
AIQ Alfonso
RF Castillo
FJ Gomez Jimenez
AM Nuñez Negrillo
e-Published: 05 May, 2015

Body Fat Percentage of Urban South African Children: Implications for Health and Fitness

Issue: 
Vol 62, Issue 7: Sept (2013)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2012.203
Pages: 
582–8
Synopsis: 
School children in Central Pretoria, South Africa, have a high level of excessive percentage body fat, with girls having significantly higher percentage body fat compared to boys. Racially, black children were fatter than white children. The excessive percentage body fat observed among the children in this study has implications for their health and fitness.
ABSTRACT
 
Objective: To explore gender and racial profiling of percentage body fat of 1136 urban South African children attending public schoolsin Pretoria Central.
 
Received: 
09 Jul, 2012
Accepted: 
13 Dec, 2012
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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
children
Anthropometry
percentage body fat
sex and racial differences
South Africa
Journal Authors: 
DT Goon
AL Toriola
BS Shaw
LO Amusa
LB Khoza
I Shaw
e-Published: 22 Jan, 2014

Effects of a Mat Pilates Programme on Body Composition in Elderly Women

Issue: 
Vol 62, Issue 6: July (2013)
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2012.107
Pages: 
524–8
Synopsis: 
An eight-week mat Pilates exercise programme may contradict or even reverse some of the most serious consequences of ageing associated with an increased fat mass and reduced lean body mass in elderly females.

ABSTRACT 

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
elderly
exercise
Alternative medicine
Anthropometry
complementary medicine
Aged
Journal Authors: 
M Fourie
GM Gildenhuys
I Shaw
BS Shaw
AL Toriola
DT Goon
e-Published: 14 Nov, 2013

Effect of Menopause, Anthropometry, Nutrition and Lifestyle on Bone Status of Women in the Northern Mediterranean

Issue: 
Vol 59, issue 5 (2010)
Pages: 
494–502
Synopsis: 
In Mediterranean women, effects of menopause, age, anthropometry, nutrition and lifestyle on bone parameters were assessed. Broad Ultrasonic Attenuation and Speed of Sound were negatively predicted by menopause. Numerous effects were determined in postmenopausal compared to premenopausal women.

ABSTRACT

Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore the influence of age, menopause, anthropometry, nutrition and lifestyle on bone status of women of the Northern Mediterranean Region of Croatia, which is considered the Adriatic Coast of Southeast Europe.

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
lifestyle
Anthropometry
menopause
nutrition
quantitative ultrasound
Journal Authors: 
S Pavicic Zezelj
O Cvijanovic
V Micovic
D Bobinac
Z Crncevic-Orlic
G Malatestinic
e-Published: 15 Oct, 2013

An Evaluation of the Diagnostic Utility of Anthropometric and Body Composition cut-off Values in Assessing Elevated Fasting Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure

Issue: 
Vol 59, issue 3 (2010)
Pages: 
253–8
Synopsis: 
In this study, the ability of various anthropometric and body composition measurements in predicting fasting blood sugar and blood pressure measured in a group of public service employees was evaluated. The results suggest similar predictive abilities among the various cut-off values.

ABSTRACT

Objective: High blood pressure and diabetes mellitus account for over 50% of annual visits to health facilities in Trinidad and Tobago. This study investigates the ability of various absolute and relative body composition variables to predict elevated fasting blood sugar (FBS) and blood pressure (BP).

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Journal Sections: 
Original Articles
Keywords: 
blood pressure
Anthropometry
body composition
fasting blood glucose
Journal Authors: 
SD Nichols
H Crichlow
e-Published: 07 Oct, 2013
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