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Names and roles for the generalist doctor in Africa
(AOSIS Publishing, 2010)The following dialogue between six family physicians was used as one of several discussion papers at the Regional Africa WONCA Conference in 2009 and was designed to stimulate debate and dialogue on the nature of Family ... -
The Namibian poliomyelitis outbreak and its consequences for South Africa
(Medpharm Publications, 2006)This editorial is based on a Public Health Forum presented by the Centre for Infectious Diseases at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, on 22 June 2006. It summarises the most important facts about ... -
Narkose vir timektonie in myasthenia gravis
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1981-10-17)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This report emphasizes the medical, surgical and anaesthetic aspects of the treatment in cases of myasthenia gravis. Since many of the drugs used in anaesthesia affect the activity of the neuromuscular ... -
The national portfolio for postgraduate family medicine training in South Africa : a descriptive study of acceptability, educational impact, and usefulness for assessment
(BioMed Central, 2013-07)Background: Since 2007 a portfolio of learning has become a requirement for assessment of postgraduate family medicine training by the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa. A uniform portfolio of learning has been developed ... -
The national portfolio of learning for postgraduate family medicine training in South Africa : experiences of registrars and supervisors in clinical practice
(BioMed Central, 2013-11)Background: In South Africa the submission of a portfolio of learning has become a national requirement for assessment of family medicine training. A national portfolio has been developed, validated and implemented. The ... -
National sentinel site surveillance for antimicrobial resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates in South Africa, 2010-2012
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2014-08)Background. The increasing rates of antimicrobial resistance observed in the nosocomial pathogen Klebsiella pneumoniae are of major public health concern worldwide. Objectives. To describe the antibiotic susceptibility ... -
National stakeholders’ perceptions of the processes that inform the development of national clinical practice guidelines for primary healthcare in South Africa
(BioMed Central, 2018-07-31)Background: There is increased international focus on improving the rigour of clinical practice guideline (CPG) development practices. However, few empirical studies on CPG development have been conducted in low- ... -
Natural animal model systems to study tuberculosis
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The growing global epidemic of human tuberculosis (TB) results in 8 million new cases of this disease and 2 million deaths annually. Control thereof will require greater insight into the biology of the ... -
Nature and proportion of total injuries at the Stellenbosch Rugby Football Club : a comparison of the years 1973-1975 with 2003-2005
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2007)Objective. The purpose of this study was to compare the nature and proportion of total injuries occurring at Stellenbosch Rugby Football Club in Stellenbosch, South Africa, between the years 1973 - 1975 and 2003 - ... -
The nature of relapse in schizophrenia
(BioMed Cenral, 2013-02)Background Multiple relapses characterise the course of illness in most patients with schizophrenia, yet the nature of these episodes has not been extensively researched and clinicians may not always be aware of important ... -
Navigating professional roles in early literacy intervention: exploring the experiences of speech language therapy students, teachers and clinical tutors
(AOSIS Publishing, 2015)Speech-language therapists (SLTs) in South Africa are increasingly considering alternative models of service delivery to children at risk for language and literacy development delays. A transprofessional model of collaboration ... -
The necessity for T-cryptantigen activation screening in babies with necrotising enterocolitis
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1996)Objective. To determine the prevalence of T-cryptantigen activation (TCA) and its predictive value for severity of necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) in babies. Study design. Prospective descriptive. Study population. Thirty-four ... -
Neck and shoulder pain in nurses working in seven wards of Tygerberg hospital : quantifying the problem and exploring the risks
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: There is a high prevalence of musculoskeletal problems, including neck and shoulder pain (NSP) among nurses worldwide. Tygerberg hospital (TBH) is the second largest hospital in South Africa ... -
Necrotising enterocolitis as an infectious disease : evidence from an outbreak of invasive disease due to extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae [2]
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2001)Necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) is a severe gastro-intestinal disorder, predominantly seen in hospitalised low-birth-weight newborn infants. It is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Infants with NEC ... -
The need to repeat lumbar puncture
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1977)4 Patients with bacterial meningitis are reported. On initial examination, 1 patient had a slightly abnormal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), and in the other 3 patients, the CSF was completely normal. An obviously purulent CSF ... -
Needs-based gap analysis for service transformation in the Eastern Cape
(AOSIS Publishing, 2015)Objectives. Part I of this research article presents a needs-based analysis for the management of schizophrenia, bipolar mood disorder and major depression for the Eastern Cape (EC) Province, South Africa. This part of the ... -
Negative association of MC3R variants with weight and blood pressure in Cape Town pupils aged 11 - 16 years
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2011-06)Background. Human and animal studies support the role of MC4R and MC3R in human obesity, but limited data are available on the genetic contribution to obesity in South African populations. Objective. To screen obese-overweight ... -
The negative effects of mucolytics in otitis media with effusion
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1987)Much controversy still exists in the treatment of otitis media with effusion. A double-blind randomised prospective trial during which bromhexine hydrochloride was compared with a placebo is reported. Information from 60 ... -
Neonatal and paediatric bloodstream infections : pathogens, antimicrobial resistance patterns and prescribing practice at Khayelitsha District Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2018)Background. The epidemiology of neonatal and paediatric community-acquired and healthcare-associated bloodstream infections (BSI) at South African (SA) district hospitals is under-researched. Objective. Retrospective ... -
Neonatal and paediatric parenteral nutrition prescription practices in South Africa : a cross-sectional survey
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Objectives: The objective of this study was to describe the current parenteral nutrition (PN) prescription practices and knowledge of prescribers (paediatric doctors and dietitians) for their neonatal and ...
