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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...
Autores principales: | Ephraim, Richard K. D., Adu, Patrick, Ake, Edem, Agbodzakey, Hope, Adoba, Prince, Cudjoe, Obed, Agoni, Clement |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Hindawi Publishing Corporation
2016
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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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