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Value of different staging systems for predicting neurological outcome in childhood tuberculous meningitis

Van Toorn R.; Springer P.; Laubscher J.A.; Schoeman J.F. (2012)

BACKGROUND: The stage of tuberculous meningitis (TBM) at presentation is strongly associated with prognosis. OBJECTIVE: To compare different staging systems for TBM in predicting outcome. METHODS: The associations of ...

The Magpie Trial: A randomised trial comparing magnesium sulphate with placebo for pre-eclampsia. Outcome for children at 18 months

Duley, L.; Farrell, B.; Armstrong, N.; Spark, P.; Roberts, B.; Smyth, R.; Tivnan, M.; Laws, A.; Corfield, N.; Salte, A.; Thorn, L.; Altman, D.; Yu, L. M.; Abalos, E.; Carroli, B.; Dellepiane, L.; Duarte, M.; Fernandez, H.; Giordano, D.; Clarke, M.; Gray, A.; Hey, E.; Neilson, J.; Simon, J.; Doyle, L.; Kelly, T.; Squires, J.; Collins, R.; Karaoglou, A.; Lilford, R.; Moodley, J.; Robson, S.; Roberts, I.; Rubin, P.; Thornton J.; Twaddle, S.; Villar, J.; Walker, I.; Watkins, C.; Bimbashi, A.; Demalia, E.; Gliozheni ,O.; Shpata, A.; Karolinski, A.; Lamas, M.; Pesaresi, M.; Wainer, V.; Barbato, W.; Paciocco, M.; Bertin, M.; Boiza, E.; Castaldi, J.; Partida, Y.; Arias, C.; Farri, M.; Kerz, G.; Aguirre, J.; De Sagastizabal, M.; Falcone, R.; Morales, E.; Carroli, G.; Krupitzky, S.; Lopez, S.; Palermo, M.; Montes, Varela D.; Delprato, H.; Camusso, H.; Curioni, M.; Ludmer, E.; Brandi, R.; Martin, R.; Mesas, W.; Taralli, R.; Lezaola, M.; Morosini, M.; Andina, E.; Bernal, L.; Estiu, M.; Ulens, E.; Ortiz De Speranza, B.; Peyrano, A.; Damiano, M.; Saumench, C.; Horn, J.; Pritchard, M.; Smith-Orr, V.; Wilson, M.; Lawrence, A.; Watson, D.; Crowther, C.; Paynter, J.; Ashrafunnessa,; Mannan, M.; Shahidullah, M.; Shamsuddin, L.; Barros, Santos C.; Freire, S.; Melo, E.; Cobo, E.; Jaramillo, E.; Cardozo, C.; Fandino, N.; Gaitan, H.; Montano, L.; Lozano, J.; Rojas, M.; Breto, Garcia A.; Fuentes, Ramirez A.; Garcia, Miras R.; Sampera, S.; Farnot, U.; Gomez, E.; Rojas, G.; Valdes, R.; Abd El-Kreem, H.; Al-Hussaini, T.; Hammad, E.; Danso, K.; Kwapong, E.; Ofosu-Barko, E.; Padmini, Jasper M.; Peedicayil, A.; Regi, A.; Sharma, R.; Chauhan, A.; Raut, V.; Udani, R.; Batra, S.; Muthal-Rathore, A.; Ramji, S.; Zutshi, V.; Balakrishnan, S.; Eapen, E.; Koshy, G.; Ambardar, N.; Vadakkepat, P.; Vaidya, D.; Lema, V.; Rijken, Y.; Tadesse, E.; Dada, O.; Sofekun, A.; Ohiaeri, C.; Runsewe-Abiodun, T.; Adewole, I.; Adeyemo, A.; Brown, B.; Oladokun, R.; Adewale, O.; Inimgba, N.; John, C.; Ogu, R.; Ekele, B.; Isah, A.; Onankpa, B.; Jamelle, R.; Junejo, D.; Ruby, Faiz N.; Gul, F.; Sherin, A.; Bangash, K.; Mahmud, G.; Masud, K.; Tasneem, N.; Gassama, S.; Soyei, A.; Agarwal, P.; Rajadurai, V.; Pirani, N.; Delport, S.; Macdonald, P.; Mokhondo, R.; Pattinson, R.; Zondo, M.; Adhikari, M.; Mnguni, N.; Moodley, J.; Carstens, M.; Kirsten, G.; Steyn, W.; Van Zyl, J.; Helwig, A.; Jacobson, S. L.; Panosche, R.; Hammond, E.; Masanganise, L. (2007)

Objective: To assess the long-term effects of in utero exposure to magnesium sulphate for children whose mothers had pre-eclampsia. Design: Assessment at 18 months of age for children whose mothers were recruited to the ...

GCH1 in early-onset Parkinson's disease

Cobb, S. A.; Wider, C.; Ross, O. A.; Mata, I. F.; Adler, C. H.; Rajput, A.; Rajput, A. H.; Wu, R. M.; Hauser, R.; Josephs, K. A.; Carr, J.; Gwinn, K.; Heckman, M. G.; Aasly, J. O.; Lynch, T.; Uitti, R. J.; Wszolek, Z. K.; Kapatos, G.; Farrer, M. J. (2009)

Mutations in GTP-cyclohydrolase 1 (GCH1) cause autosomal dominant dopa-responsive dystonia (DRD), characterized by childhood-onset foot dystonia that later generalizes. DRD patients frequently present with associated ...

Nutritional status, quality of life and CD4 cell count of adults living with HIV/AIDS in the Ga-Rankuwa area (South Africa)

Venter M.E.; Gericke G.J.; Bekker P.J. (2009)

Objective: To determine if there was a relationship between CD4 cell count, nutritional status and self-reported quality of life (QoL) in HIV-infected adults. Design: Descriptive study in the quantitative research domain. ...

Improvement in mycobacterial yield and reduced time to detection in pediatric samples by use of a nutrient broth growth supplement

Brittle W.; Marais B.J.; Hesseling A.C.; Schaaf H.S.; Kidd M.; Wasserman E.; Botha T. (2009)

There is an urgent need to improve the methods used for the bacteriological diagnosis of childhood mycobacterial disease. This study compared the mycobacterial yields and the times to detection (in days) of mycobacteria ...

An investigation in the possible effect of chronic headache on neuropsychological function in aCL-negative patients with SLE

Whitelaw D.A.; Spangenberg J.J. (2009)

exists as to whether patients with migraine may suffer cortical damage. We investigate the possible association between impaired cognitive function and chronic headache in lupus patients. Sixty one patients with systemic ...

Headaches in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: A comparative study

Whitelaw D.A.; Hugo F.; Spangenberg J.J.; Rickman R. (2004)

The incidence and nature of headaches in 85 systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients attending an outpatient clinic were studied and compared to those experienced by 61 nurses. The two groups were similar in age, sex ...

The association between the antiphospholipid antibody syndrome and neuropsychological impairment in SLE

Whitelaw D.A.; Spangenberg J.J.; Rickman R.; Hugo F.H.; Roberts M. (1999)

Objective: To examine the relationship between neuropsychological impairment and antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (aPL syndrome) in patients with systemic lupus erythermatosus (SLE). Patients: Sixty-nine patients satisfying ...

Diagnosing mycobacterial lymphadenitis in children using fine needle aspiration biopsy: Cytomorphology, ZN staining and autofluorescence-making more of less

Wright C.A.; Van Der Burg M.; Geiger D.; Noordzij J.G.; Burgess S.M.; Marais B.J. (2008)

Although the incidence of TB has stabilized or declined in most world regions, it is increasing in Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Eastern Mediterranean, fuelled by the HIV pandemic. More than 4,000 people died daily from ...

Postmenopausal bleeding: A diagnostic approach for both private and public sectors

Spicer J.M.; Siebert I.; Kruger T.F. (2006)

Objective: To assess the optimal diagnostic approach to women with postmenopausal bleeding by comparing transvaginal ultrasound and endometrial sampling with office hysteroscopy. Methods: A prospective collective study was ...

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