Normal Non-HDL Cholesterol, Low Total Cholesterol, and HDL Cholesterol Levels in Sickle Cell Disease Patients in the Steady State: A Case-Control Study of Tema Metropolis

Background. Abnormal lipid homeostasis in sickle cell disease (SCD) is characterized by defects in plasma and erythrocyte lipids and may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. This study assessed the lipid profile and non-HDL cholesterol level of SCD patients. Methods. A hospital-based cross-s...

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Autores principales: Ephraim, Richard K. D., Adu, Patrick, Ake, Edem, Agbodzakey, Hope, Adoba, Prince, Cudjoe, Obed, Agoni, Clement
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2016
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5203913/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28078142
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/7650530

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5203913/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28078142
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/7650530

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