Publications by authors named "Lexley Maureen Pinto Pereira"
Menopause consequent to reduced circulating estrogen is associated with diminished insulin receptor sensitivity and fat redistribution, particularly central adiposity and increased waist circumference. Peri and menopausal women are at risk of hyperglycemia, prediabetes and attendant metabolic disturbances. Hormone replacement therapy increases insulin receptor sensitivity, but may precipitate an increased cardiovascular risk, depending on the route, if not commenced within the proposed period denoted by the 'timing hypothesis'.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study examined the effectiveness of niosomes loaded with levofloxacin in treating (American Type Culture Collection-ATCC 27853) infections in Sprague Dawley rats since these infections are becoming more common and resistant to treatment. Levofloxacin entrapped in niosomes was prepared using the thin-film hydration method and was assessed for in vitro release and stability. Three groups of six (6) animals were infected with a lethal dose of via the intraperitoneal (Ip) route.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: Clinical features and management of paediatric asthma, highly prevalent in the Caribbean, was explored in Trinidadian children.
Materials: Children (2-16 years) with acute [visiting Accident and Emergency (A&E) in the past 12 months (50.2%, 120)] or stable asthma [controlled during the previous 3 months (49.
Unlabelled: Pharyngotonsillitis in children is widely treated with antibiotics.
Aim: To examine tonsil surface and core microflora following elective adenotonsillectomy in children.
Methods: Tonsils of 102 Trinidadian children were prospectively examined for surface and core bacteriological culture and identification between 2005-2006.