Dyslipidaemia has been implicated in the pathophysiology of sickle cell disease (SCD) complications; hence its role requires further elucidation.
Objectives: To investigate the relationship between disease severity and plasma lipid levels of patients with sickle cell anaemia.
Methods: A cross-sectional...
Introduction: Hyperuricemia, a metabolic disorder associated with other criteria of the metabolic syndrome, is a cardiovascular risk factor and a factor in the deterioration of renal function such as diabetes mellitus and hypertension. The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between...
changes occur commonly among patients affected with malaria. This study aimed to assess lipid changes in blood among patients with malaria in Butembo, a hypoendemic region. Methods: This cross-sectional study, conducted in the Departments of Internal and Parasitology of Matanda Hospital, located in Butem...
