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Obesity is associated with increased seminal insulin and leptin alongside reduced fertility parameters in a controlled male cohort
(BioMed Central, 2014)Background: Obesity appears to be associated with male reproductive dysfunction and infertility, although this has been inconsistent and inconclusive. Insulin and leptin are known mediators and modulators of the ... -
Objective and subjective assessment of chronic disease management in General Practice. To determine the standard of care provided in the management of asthma, gout and hypothyroidism by means of a medical audit
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2015-12)Asthma, gout and hypothyroidism are common chronic medical disorders encountered in general practice. Optimal disease management according to standard guidelines are fundamental to disease control. This study aimed to ... -
Objective impairments of gait and balance in adults living with HIV-1 infection : a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies
(BioMed Central, 2017-08-01)Background: Gait and balance deficits are reported in adults with HIV infection and are associated with reduced quality of life. Current research suggests an increased fall-incidence in this population, with fall rates ... -
An observational cross-sectional investigation of foodservice management and general management practices in schools running the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) in the formal and informal urban areas of Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-12)There is convincing evidence linking school feeding to improved educational outcomes. The Primary School Nutrition Programme (PSNP) was first implemented in 1994 and aimed to improve educational outcomes by alleviating ... -
Observed full blood count and lymphocyte subset values in a cohort of clinically healthy South African children from a semi-informal settlement in Cape Town
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2015-09)Background. The paediatric full blood count and lymphocyte subset reference intervals used by the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), South Africa (SA), are taken from two international reference interval publications. ... -
Observed HIV drug resistance associated mutations amongst naïve immunocompetent children in Yaounde, Cameroon
(European HIV/AIDS and Infectious Diseases Academy, 2017)Introduction: The emergence of drug resistance mutations (DRMs) has been a major threat for successful lifelong combination antiretroviral therapy (cART), especially for HIV-vertically infected children within the context ... -
Obsessive compulsive disorder
(AOSIS, 2013)This guideline focuses on the pharmacotherapy of obsessivecompulsive disorder (OCD). OCD is characterised by obsessions and compulsions. A number of other disorders are also characterised by repetitive thoughts and rituals ... -
Obsessive-compulsive disorder : defining the role of gene-based variants and immunological factors
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Please see fulltext for abstract -
Obsessive-compulsive disorder : serotonergic and dopaminergic system involvement in symptom generation and treatment response
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Investigations into the neurobiology of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have provided useful insights into this prevalent and disabling disorder in recent decades. Encouraging advances have also been ... -
Obsessive-compulsive disorder and trichotillomania : a phenomenological comparison
(BioMed Central, 2005-01)Background: Similarities between obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and trichotillomania (TTM) have been widely recognized. Nevertheless, there is evidence of important differences between these two disorders. Some authors ... -
Obstetric causes for delivery of very-low-birth-weight babies at Tygerberg Hospital
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2003-01)Objective. To determine the primary reasons for the delivery of very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) babies. Design. Cross-sectional descriptive study. Study period. 1 March 1997 - 31 August 1997. Methods. Data were collected from ... -
The obstetric outcome of women who had successful external cephalic version for breech presentation at term
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: AIM: Review outcome of pregnancies following successful external cephalic version (ECV) for breech presentation at term, particularly the caesarian section (CS) rate. ECV is a safe procedure with a minimal ... -
Obstructed labour as an indication of operative delivery at Katima Mulilo state hospital, Katima Mulilo, Namibia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Obstructed labour is a major cause of maternal and child morbidity and mortality globally. However exact estimates is difficult to quantify as a result of causes of death being classified as ... -
Obstruction-strangulation of post-traumatic diaphragmatic hernia : delayed diagnosis and fatal outcome : a report of 9 cases
(HMPG, 1985)The radiological and clinical features of 9 cases of obstructed post-traumatic diaphragmatic hernia are reviewed. In none of these patients was the diagnosis of a diaphragmatic hernia considered before radiography, all ... -
Obstructive jaundice and hydatid cysts mimicking choledochal cyst
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2007-09)Hydatid disease remains a common problem in endemic regions throughout the world. Endemic areas include Australasia, Africa, the Americas, the Middle East, Greece, Spain and Eastern Europe. Hydatid cysts (HCs) typically ... -
Obstructive pulmonary disease in patients with previous tuberculosis : pathophysiology of a community-based cohort
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2017)Background. An association between chronic airflow limitation (CAL) and a history of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) has been confirmed in epidemiological studies, but the mechanisms responsible for this association are ... -
Obstructive sleep apnoea in pregnancy and its association with pre-eclampsia
(Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group, 2017)Background: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in pregnancy is associated with an increased morbidity and mortality to both mother and foetus. In the South African setting the proportion of pregnant females suffering from OSA ... -
Occupation and schizophrenia in a Xhosa population - A variant of the social drift theory?
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2004)ENGLISH SUMMARY : no abstract available. -
Occupation based hand therapy in the South African context : challenges and opportunities
(Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa, 2016)Occupation-based hand therapy (OBHT) is an approach to practice that integrates multiple frames of reference, while remaining rooted in an occupational therapy perspective. There are a number of benefits and challenges ... -
Occupational balance of mothers and fathers raising a child with special needs in Flanders
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : After the birth of a first child, a new role appears. Successful integration and performance of this parent role will positively affect the well-being of both parents, which in turn will enhance child and ...
