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Ear-invading arthropods : a South African survey
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Early antiretroviral therapy reduces the incidence of otorrhea in a randomized study of early and deferred antiretroviral therapy : evidence from the Children with HIV Early antiretroviral therapy (CHER) Study.
(2011-10)Abstract Background Although otorrhea occurs commonly in HIV-infected infants, there are few data. We compared the incidence of otorrhea in infants receiving early vs deferred ART in the Children with HIV Early Antiretroviral ... -
Early ART results in greater immune reconstitution benefits in HIV-infected infants : working with data missingness in a longitudinal dataset
(Public Library of Science, 2015)Background: Early initiation of anti-retroviral treatment (ART) decreases mortality as compared to deferred treatment, but whether it preserves immune cells from early loss or promotes their recovery remains undefined. ... -
Early bactericidal activity of ethambutol, pyrazinamide and the fixed combination of isoniazid, rifampicin and pyrazinamide (Rifater) in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1996)The early bactericidal activity (EBA) of ethambutol, pyrazinamide and the fixed combination of isoniazid, rifampicin and pyrazinamide (Rifater: Mer National) was evaluated in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis who were ... -
Early childhood caries and dental treatment need in low socio-economic communities in Cape Town, South Africa
(AOSIS, 2018-05-12)Background: Early childhood caries (ECC) is a particularly severe problem in low socio-economic communities which impacts the overall health and well-being of children. The extensive waiting lists for general anaesthesia ... -
Early decreased neutrophil responsiveness is related to late onset sepsis in multitrauma patients : an international cohort study
(Public Library of Science, 2017-07-30)Background: Severe trauma can lead to the development of infectious complications after several days, such as sepsis. Early identification of patients at risk will aid anticipating these complications. The aim of this ... -
Early detection of poor fetal prognosis by serial Doppler velocimetry in high-risk pregnancies
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1991)Fifty-three high-risk pregnancies were followed up serially with Doppler velocimetry of the umbilical artery and uterine vessels from early on to investigate whether abnormalities in Doppler waveforms can predict the outcome ... -
Early diagnosis of prostate cancer in the Western Cape
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2001-08)Background. Early stage prostate cancer does not cause symptoms, and even metastatic disease may exist for years without causing symptoms or signs. Whereas early stage prostate cancer can be cured with radical prostatectomy ... -
Early diagnosis of prostate cancer in the Western Cape
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2001-08)Background. Early stage prostate cancer does not cause symptoms, and even metastatic disease may exist for years without causing symptoms or signs. Whereas early stage prostate cancer can be cured with radical prostatectomy ... -
Early human follicle ultrastructure comparison after slow cryopreservation in two different cryoprotectants
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-03)BACKGROUND: The cryopreservation and transplantation of ovarian tissue have been shown to restore ovarian function temporarily and may also preserve the fertility of young female cancer patients until after their sterilizing ... -
Early recognition of pulmonary dysfunction during intramedullary orthopaedic surgery
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1982)Peri-operative partial arterial oxygen tension (Pa(O2)) was monitored in 20 patients undergoing total hip replacement. Three distinct groups emerged on analysis of the arterial oxygen tensions. In group I there was no ... -
Early severe HIV disease precedes early antiretroviral therapy in infants : are we too late?
(International AIDS Society, 2014-06)Objective: To describe the degree of HIV disease progression in infants initiating antiretroviral therapy (ART) by three months of age in a programmatic setting in South Africa. Design: This was a programmatic cohort ... -
Eating patterns of Indian preschool children between 1-5 years of age in Howick West (Kwa-Zulu Natal)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Most of the risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD) such as hypertension, dyslipidaemia, smoking, non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), obesity, physical inactivity and heredity are ... -
Economic evaluation of safety-engineered devices and training in reducing needlestick injuries among healthcare workers in South Africa
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2018)Background. Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at increased risk of contracting various communicable diseases. Needlestick injuries (NSIs) are a common mechanism of exposure. Training in basic universal precautions and utilisation ... -
Economic support to improve TB treatment outcomes in South Africa : a pragmatic cluster randomized controlled trial
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis focused on the provision of economic support to improve the outcomes of patients on TB treatment. Although the association between poverty and tuberculosis is generally acknowledged, there is ... -
Economic support to improve tuberculosis treatment outcomes in South Africa : a pragmatic cluster-randomized controlled trial
(BioMed Central, 2013-05)Abstract Poverty undermines adherence to tuberculosis treatment. Economic support may both encourage and enable patients to complete treatment. In South Africa, which carries a high burden of tuberculosis, such support ... -
Economic support to improve tuberculosis treatment outcomes in South Africa : a qualitative process evaluation of a cluster randomized controlled trial
(BioMed Central, 2014-06)Background Poverty undermines the adherence of patients to tuberculosis treatment. A pragmatic cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted to investigate the extent to which economic support in the form of a voucher ... -
Economy class syndrome
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2003)On the flight from Accra to Johannesburg a fellow passenger collapsed in the aisle as he passed my seat. It was about 2 hours into the flight, which had left Accra just before midnight, with the aircraft about two-thirds full. -
Edentulousness and complete denture care in the Western Cape Province with specific reference to the need for and feasibility of establishing denturists as a new occupational category in the oral health care work force
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1998)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: see item for full text. -
Education and activity-based intervention in Grade 4 learners at primary schools in the Western Cape Province, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction The development and implementation of education intervention programmes focusing on physical activity and nutrition is key to addressing the concern of the increase in diseases of lifestyle ...
