Kareshma Asharam
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Asharam K, Mitku A, Ramsay L, Jeena P, Naidoo R
Thorax
. 2024 Jul;
79(10):953-960.
PMID: 38964859
Background: Antenatal factors and environmental exposures contribute to recurrent wheezing in early childhood. Aim: To identify antenatal and environmental factors associated with recurrent wheezing in children from birth to 48...
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Mitku A, Zewotir T, North D, Jeena P, Asharam K, Muttoo S, et al.
BMC Public Health
. 2023 Jan;
23(1):45.
PMID: 36609258
Background: Air pollution and several prenatal factors, such as socio-demographic, behavioural, physical activity and clinical factors influence adverse birth outcomes. The study aimed to investigate the impact of ambient air...
3.
Shezi B, Jafta N, Asharam K, Tularam H, Jeena P, Naidoo R
Indoor Air
. 2021 Sep;
32(1):e12934.
PMID: 34546595
The association between in utero exposure to indoor PM and birth outcomes is not conclusive. We assessed the association between in utero exposure to indoor PM , birth weight, gestational...
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Jeena P, Asharam K, Mitku A, Naidoo P, Naidoo R
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth
. 2020 Oct;
20(1):628.
PMID: 33076865
Background: Low birthweight (LBW) and preterm birth (PB) remain the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in neonates worldwide. The aim of this study was to identify maternal demographic and...
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Shezi B, Jafta N, Asharam K, Tularam H, Barregard L, Naidoo R
Environ Sci Process Impacts
. 2020 May;
22(6):1423-1433.
PMID: 32469021
In epidemiological studies, levels of PM2.5 need to be estimated over time and space. Because of logistical constraints, very few studies have been conducted to assess the variability within and...
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Mitku A, Zewotir T, North D, Jeena P, Asharam K, Muttoo S, et al.
Environ Res
. 2020 Apr;
183:109239.
PMID: 32311905
Birthweight is strongly associated with infant mortality and is a major determinant of infant survival. Several factors such as maternal, environmental, clinical, and social factors influence birthweight, and these vary...
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Asharam K, Bhimma R, David V, Coovadia H, Qulu W, Naicker T, et al.
Kidney Int Rep
. 2018 Nov;
3(6):1354-1362.
PMID: 30450462
Introduction: In South Africa (SA), steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) is more frequent in black than in Indian children. Methods: Seeking a genetic basis for this disparity, we enrolled 33 Indian...
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Anderson S, Naidoo R, Pillay Y, Tiloke C, Muttoo S, Asharam K, et al.
Environ Int
. 2018 Sep;
121(Pt 1):1-12.
PMID: 30170231
HIV has been implicated in adverse birth outcomes, due to increased oxidative stress and inflammation. In addition, HIV has been reported to increase nitric oxide levels. Therefore the combined exposures...
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Anderson S, Naidoo R, Ramkaran P, Asharam K, Muttoo S, Chuturgoon A
Reprod Toxicol
. 2018 May;
79:8-15.
PMID: 29709520
The global HIV and obesity epidemics are major public health concerns; particularly as both are associated with increased risk of adverse birth outcomes. Despite extensive research, their combined effect, in...
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Anderson S, Naidoo R, Ramkaran P, Phulukdaree A, Muttoo S, Asharam K, et al.
Arch Environ Contam Toxicol
. 2017 Oct;
74(2):228-239.
PMID: 29063946
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effect nitric oxide (NO ) pollution had on maternal serum 8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-2'-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) levels and neonatal outcomes in pregnant women living in...