rheumatic fever/triglyceride

OBJECTIVE We aimed to investigate the role of adiponectin in acute rheumatic fever by evaluating correlations with cytokines and acute-phase reactants. METHODS Patients were divided into three groups by clinical findings. Group 1 included 8 patients with only chorea, Group 2 included 13 patients

OBJECTIVE To determine abnormalities of cholesterol metabolism in children with acute rheumatic fever (ARF). METHODS Cross-sectional study and prospective study. METHODS Pediatric ward of the Khon Kaen (Thailand) University Hospital. METHODS Forty-six confirmed patients with ARF (during the acute

Mulberry fruit (Morus Lhou Koidz.), a rich source of the major anthocyanin, cyanidin 3-glucoside (C3G), has traditionally been used for the treatment of inflammatory conditions including rheumatic arthritis. In this study, we evaluated the efficacy of orally administrated methanolic mulberry fruit

A 20-year-old nullipara without previous history of chorea or rheumatic fever developed unilateral chorea 11 months after first taking oral contraceptives. All laboratory findings were normal except for considerable elevation of the triglycerides. Complete remission of the extrapyramidal disorder

Mallotus repandus (M. repandus) is traditionally used to treat muscle pain, itching, fever, rheumatic arthritis, and a variety of liver disorders. The aim of the present work was to evaluate the hepatoprotective activity and the antioxidant potential of the ethyl acetate stem extract

OBJECTIVE Previous studies have shown that serum uric acid levels and inflammation are associated with bone mineral density. Gout, a disease characterized by hyperuricemia and inflammation, contributes to the risk of osteoporotic fractures. However, this association is controversial. Therefore, this

BACKGROUND Hypertension and dyslipidemia are major risk factors for cardiovascular disease, accounting for the highest morbidity and mortality among the Bangladeshi population. The objective of this study was to determine the association between serum lipid profiles in hypertensive patients with