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The Cape Triage Score : a triage system for South Africa

Wallis, L. A. Gottschalk, S. B. Wood, D. Bruijns, S. De Vries, S. Balfour, C. Cape Triage Group (Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2006-01)

The Cape Triage Score (CTS) has been derived by the Cape Triage Group (CTG) for use in emergency units throughout South Africa. It can also be used in the pre-hospital setting, although it is not designed for mass casualty ...

Cardiac involvement in mixed connective tissue disease : a fatal case of scleroderma combined with systemic lupus erythematosus

Przybojewski, J. Z. Mynhardt, J. H. Van der Walt, J. J. Tiedt, F. A. C. (Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 1985-10)

A 27-year-old black woman with cardiac failure, angina pectoris and Raynaud's syndrome is presented. Skin biopsy and barium studies established the diagnosis of scleroderma (progressive systemic sclerosis (PSS)). Systemic ...

A case control study of breast cancer risk and exposure to injectable progestogen contraceptives : methods and patterns of use among controls

Bailie, R. Katzenellenbogen, J. Hoffman, M. Schierhout, G. Truter, H. Dent, D. Gudgeon, A. Van Zyl, J. Rosenberg, L. Shapiro, S. (Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 1997-03)

Objective. To describe the patterns of use of injectable progestogen contraceptives (IPCs) among coloured and black women in the Western Cape. These data are part of an ongoing study in the Western Cape, the main aim of ...

A case of Ifufunyane : a Xhosa culture-bound syndrome

Niehaus, Dana J. H. Stein, Dan J. Koen, Liezl Lochner, Christine Muller, Jacqueline E. Mbanga, N. Irene Emsley, Robin A. (Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2005-11)

Clinicians and patients frequently have a different understanding and interpretation of the nature of an illness. While many reasons for these discrepancies can be postulated, differences in sociocultural background often ...

Catecholamine release as mediator of intracellular enzyme activation in ischaemic perfused rat hearts

Hough, F. S. Gevers, W. (Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 1975)

Isolated rat hearts perfused at suboptimal pressures have been studied as a model for generalized myocardial ischaemia. Glycogen phosphorylase a and hormone sensitive triglyceridase activities, measured as markers for ...

Cell biological responses of prostatic tumour cell lines to irradiation and anticancer drugs

Serafin, Antonio Mendes (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The "classic" prostate cell lines, DU145, PC-3 and LNCaP, have served as a valuable cell biological model for research into prostate cancer. However, their relevance may be limited because they derive ...

Cellular mechanisms involved in the recapitulation of endocrine development in the duct ligated pancreas

Tchokonte-Nana, Venant (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Diabetes mellitus is amongst the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the world, affecting young, adult and old people. Beta cell replacement therapy for insulin delivery remains the ultimate remedy ...

A centile chart for birth weight for an urban population of the Western Cape

Theron, G. B. Thompson, M. L. (Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 1995-12)

Evidence from large epidemiological studies has supported concern that being born light for gestational age (LiGA) may be detrimental. The incidence of LiGA babies is an important indicator of the health of women of ...

A centile chart for fetal weight for gestational ages 24 - 27 weeks

Theron, G. B. Geerts, L. Thompson, M. L. Theron, A. M. (Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2008)

The centile chart currently in use for Western Cape birth weight for gestational age covers a gestational age range from 28 to 42 weeks. Advances in maternal, fetal and neonatal medicine allow interventions prior to ...

Central oxygen pipeline failure

Mostert, Lelane (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Case Report - A case is described of central oxygen pipeline failure that occurred at a large academic hospital and its subsequent implications for managing the situation. Literature review - The ...

Cerebrospinal fluid lactate and lactate dehydrogenase levels as diagnostic aids in tuberculous meningitis

Donald P. R. Malan C. (Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 1985)

The value of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) lactate and lactate dehydrogenase (LD) values as aids in differentiating tuberculous meningitis (TBM) from aseptic meningitis has been investigated. Using an upper limit of normal for ...

Challenges in biobank governance in Sub-Saharan Africa

Staunton, Ciara Moodley, Keymanthri (BioMed Central, 2013-09)

Background: Biological sample and data transfer within and out of Africa is steeped in controversy With the H3Africa project now aiming to establish biobanks in Africa, it is essential that there are ethical and ...

Changes in body mass index, dietary intake and physical activity of South African immigrants in Hobart, Australia

Stanton, Marcile (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: Immigration, especially to countries with a higher prevalence of overweight and obesity, has been found to exacerbate these conditions in immigrants. This study investigated the change in ...

Changes in incidence and prognosis of malignancies in children with HIV

Stefan, Daniela C. Stones, David K. Newton, Rob (BioMed Central, 2012-04)

Aim: The aim of this study was to analyze the differences in patient demographics as well as in the relative incidence and outcome of childhood cancers, associated with the HIV infection.

The characterisation and expression of HIV-1 subtype C gag

Sampson, Candice Corene (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The gag gene of HIV-1 encodes for one of the major structural proteins, which contains several conserved cytotoxic T cell (CTL) epitopes. Gag specific CTL responses are important in controlling viral ...

The characterisation of N-Acetyltransferase (NAT) in Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Sholto-Douglas-Vernon, Carolyn (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2005-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A gene coding for Arylaminie N-acetyltransferase (NAT) has been found in Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the casual agent of tuberculosis (TB). N-acetyltransferase acetylates and inactivates isoniazid (INH), ...

Characterisation of new full-length HIV-1 subtype D viruses from South Africa

Loxton, Andre Gareth Janse van Rensburg, E. Engelbrecht, S. (2004-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The first episode of HIV-1 in South Africa was documented in 1982. Homosexual transmission of the virus was the predominate mode of transmission in an epidemic of mainly HIV-1 subtype Band D infections. ...

Characteristics and factors influencing fast-food intake of young adult consumers from different socio-economic areas in Gauteng, South Africa

Van Zyl, Maryke Karin (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-03)

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to determine the characteristics of and factors impacting on the intake of fast-foods by young adults from different socio-economic areas in Gauteng, South Africa. The population ...

Characteristics of black South African adult and adolescent women who gave premature birth to growth-restricted infants at Kalafong hospital, Gauteng

Gilfillan, Marlene (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006-12)

INTRODUCTION: The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of certain known risk factors for intra-uterine growth restriction (IUGR) in women who gave premature birth to growth-restricted infants at a large ...

The characteristics of juvenile myasthenia gravis among South Africans

Heckmann, J. M. Hansen, P. Van Toorn, R. Lubbe, E. Janse Van Rensburg, E. Wilmshurst, J. M. (Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2012-06)

Objectives. To report the characteristics of juvenile-onset (<20 years) myasthenia gravis (MG) in Africa. Subjects and methods. Six South African centres collected data which included acetylcholine receptor-antibody ...

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