Browsing Department of Global Health by Title
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Learning & transformative networks to address wicked problems : a GOLDEN invitation
(International Food and Agribusiness Management Association, 2013)This essay explores the role of learning networks in strengthening the transformative potential of multi-stakeholder initiatives in the agro-food sector. It begins with reflections on the learning needs of a regional ... -
Let’s work together to make breastfeeding work
(MedPharm Publications, 2015)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The global recommendation on the early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for six months, and continued breastfeeding for up to two years of age and beyond,1 remains uncontested.2-4 ... -
The longitudinal growth and feeding practices of infants from birth to twelve months
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: Malnutrition is a silent emergency. WHO estimates that 55% of all child deaths in developing countries are associated with malnutrition. Inadequate dietary intake and disease are the two ... -
Malnutrition in older persons : underestimated, underdiagnosed and undertreated
(Medpharm Publications, 2017)The right of older persons to enjoy optimal health and live in a dignified manner is protected in various international documents and national legislation.¹⁻⁴ The South African government embraced this obligation by embedding ... -
Management of food allergies in children in South Africa : determining aspects of the knowledge and practices of dietitians and medical doctors
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background Adverse reactions to food are frequently suspected in daily clinical practice yet the knowledge of health care workers regarding correct diagnosis and management remains limited. This is ... -
Management of severe malnutrition
(Medpharm Publications, 2010)In summary, if the Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) are to be addressed effectively, it is imperative that severe malnutrition be addressed at the international and national level, using strategies that work, and that ... -
Mapping oral cancer research in South Africa
(South African Dental Association, 2018)The aim of the present study was to review the scope of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) research in South Africa, including its epidemiology, diagnosis, associated risk factors and management. All publications relating ... -
A massive outbreak of food poisoning : a reminder of the importance of proper toxic waste control
(HMPG, 1996)Because of rapid urbanisation in South Africa, scavenging from waste disposal sites by poor communities poses an increasing health risk. Reject cough lozenges, some of which contained larger amounts of dextromethorphan ... -
Maternal colonization or infection with extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae in Africa : a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Published by Elsevier on behalf of International Society for Infectious Diseases, 2017)Objective: To summarize published studies on the prevalence of and risk factors for maternal bacterial colonization and/or infection with extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E) in pregnant ... -
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Measles vaccination coverage in high-incidence areas of the Western Cape, following the mass vaccination campaign
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2013-03)Background. Despite significant advances in measles control, large epidemics occurred in many African countries in 2009 - 2011, including South Africa. South Africa’s control strategy includes mass vaccination campaigns ... -
Mechanical debridement with antibiotics in the treatment of chronic periodontitis : effect on systemic biomarkers : a systematic review
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Chronic periodontitis is an inflammatory oral disease which leads to the destruction of the supporting tissues of the teeth, leading to bone resorption and tooth loss. Destruction of the ... -
Mechanisms of doxorubicin-induced drug resistance and drug resistant tumour growth in a murine breast tumour model
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2019-08-01)Background: Doxorubicin is currently the most effective chemotherapeutic drug used to treat breast cancer. It has, however, been shown that doxorubicin can induce drug resistance resulting in poor patient prognosis and ... -
Micronutrient supplementation for critically ill adults : a systematic review of the evidence
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-12)Background Critical illness is associated with increased production of reactive oxygen species and oxidative stress, and low levels of most micronutrients with resultant diminished endogenous antioxidant defences. ... -
Micronutrients : do small things matter?
(MedPharm Publications, 2010)Despite the major developments on the importance of micronutrient status in health and disease, understanding of the exact role of the latter in critical illness remains elusive and ill defined, complicating decision-making ... -
Mind the gap! Risk factors for poor continuity of care of TB patients discharged from a hospital in the Western Cape, South Africa
(Public Library of Science, 2018)Background: TB patients discharged from hospitals in South Africa experience poor continuity of care, failing to continue TB treatment at other levels of care. Factors contributing to poor continuity of TB care are ... -
Minimising mechanical prosthodontic interventions for adult patients with a shortened dental arch in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: A large body of high-end evidence suggests that shortened or posteriorly reduced dental arches (SDA or PRDA) are adequate for oral function. Such a finding has positive implications for patients ... -
Missed opportunities for anti-smoking education at community health centres in the Cape Metropolitan Area
(Medical & Pharmaceutical Publications( Pty )Ltd -- Medpharm Publications (Pty) Ltd, 2000)Objectives: To determine the extent of missed opportunities regarding antismoking education for people l5 years and older, who attend Community Health Centres (CHC) in the CapeTown Metropolitan Area for reasons unrelated ... -
Modelling the cost of community interventions to reduce child mortality in South Africa using the Lives Saved Tool (LiST)
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2017-08)Objective: To estimate the costs and impact on reducing child mortality of scaling up interventions that can be delivered by community health workers at community level from a provider’s perspective. Setting: In this ... -
Mortality in patients treated for tuberculous pericarditis in Sub-Saharan Africa
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2008-01)Objective. To determine the mortality rate and its predictors in patients with a presumptive diagnosis of tuberculous pericarditis in sub-Saharan Africa. Design. Between 1 March 2004 and 31 October 2004, we enrolled 185 ...
