African health sciences
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African health sciences · Mar 2021
Meta AnalysisUric acid lowering improves insulin sensitivity and lowers blood pressure: a meta-analysis of randomized parallel-controlled clinical trials.
This meta-analysis aimed to investigate whether uric acid lowering treatment can improve β-cell function and insulin sensitivity. ⋯ Uric acid-lowering therapies might improve insulin sensitivity and lower blood pressure, but had no significant effect on HOMA-β and serum lipids.
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African health sciences · Mar 2021
Meta AnalysisIndian scenario of IgA nephropathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is most common primary glomerulopathy. There are variations in prevalence of IgAN and its clinical features in different studies from India. ⋯ The overall prevalence of primary IgAN in India was 16.5%. The subnephrotic proteinuria and microscopic hematuria were common clinical features.
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African health sciences · Dec 2020
Meta AnalysisA systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence and predictors of anemia among children in Ethiopia.
Anemia is a wide-spread public health problem characterized by a decrease in hemoglobin concentration and/ or red blood cell volume below an established cut-off value. In developing countries including Ethiopia, about half of children are estimated to be anemic. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the pooled prevalence of anemia and its predictor factors among children in Ethiopia. ⋯ In this study, one in three children were anemic in Ethiopia. It is a moderate public health problem in children in this study. Low literacy, low socioeconomic status as well as rural residence of the families and helminthic infection of the children were found to be predictors of anemia in the children. Community and school-based interventions should be strengthened to improve the problem.
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African health sciences · Dec 2020
Meta AnalysisAssociation of ERCC gene polymorphism with osteosarcoma risk.
The relationship between ERCC gene polymorphism and osteosarcoma risk / overall survival of osteosarcoma is still conflicting, and this meta-analysis was performed to assess these associations. ⋯ ERCC2 rs13181 A allele and GG genotype were associated with overall survival of osteosarcoma.
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African health sciences · Dec 2020
Meta AnalysisAssociation between APOC3 polymorphisms and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease risk: a meta-analysis.
The apolipoprotein C3 (APOC3) polymorphism has been reported to predispose to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). However, the results remain inconclusive. This meta-analysis aimed to provide insights into the association between APOC3 polymorphisms and NAFLD risk. ⋯ The meta-analyses suggests that the rs2854116 polymorphism but not rs2854117 polymorphism in APOC3 gene might be a risk factor for NAFLD among Asians. That is, individuals with CT+CC genotype have higher risk of developing NAFLD. However, studies with sufficient sample size are needed for the further validation.