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The R563Q mutation of the β-subunit of the epithelial sodium channel gene associated with hypertensive disease and related complications in pregnancy
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: Hypertensive disease is one of the cardinal causes of maternal morbidity and mortality in South Africa. According to the National Confidential Enquiry into Maternal Deaths (NCEMD) report for ... -
Rabdomiosarkoom van die blaas
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 1975-08)Two cases of rhabdomyosarcoma of the bladder are reported. These tumors mainly occur in male children. They may arise in any part of the bladder and usually cause dysuria, lower urinary tract obstruction and a palpable ... -
Race and gender representation of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or long QT syndrome cases in a South African research setting
(Clinics Cardiv Publishing, 2007-10)We researched hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and long QT syndrome (LQTS) as models for studying the pathophysiology of arrhythmias and hypertrophy, and in the process we have had the opportunity to compare local ... -
Radiation dose reduction in diagnostic neonatal x-ray imaging
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction - X-ray imaging is used to diagnose and follow up various conditions in neonates (i.e. pre-term babies and babies up to the age of 28 days). Chest anterior-posterior (AP) radiographs are used ... -
Radiation oncology of lung cancer in the 21st century : a view from building x
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-09)Branislav Jeremic obtained his medical degree at the University of Belgrade, Serbia. He followed this with a radiation oncology residency – finishing it in 1987 at the age of 29 – after which he obtained his PhD degree ... -
Radiation planning assistant - a streamlined, fully automated radiotherapy treatment planning system
(Journal of Visualized Experiments, 2018)The Radiation Planning Assistant (RPA) is a system developed for the fully automated creation of radiotherapy treatment plans, including volume-modulated arc therapy (VMAT) plans for patients with head/neck cancer and ... -
Radiological features of normal and abnormal pulmonary blood flow
(HMPG, 1979-05)A short review is given of the anatomy of the pulmonary arterial system and of the bronchial arterial system. The normal vascular pattern of the lung as well as the altered vascular pattern under a number of abnormal ... -
The radiological features of primary pulmonary tuberculosis
(HMPG, 1979-06)A very brief review is given of the pathology of primary pulmonary tuberculosis. Numerous characteristic, but not pathognomonic, radiological appearances of primary pulmonary tuberculosis are briefly described and some of ... -
Radiological features of pulmonary oedema
(1979)A clinical classification embracing most of the causes of pulmonary oedema is given, as well as a radiological classification, and the different ways in which pulmonary oedema may present radiologically are briefly described. -
Radiologiese diens by Tygerberg-Hospitaal
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 1975)The Tygerberg Hospital, of the Medical Faculty of the University of Stellenbosch, has a decentralised radiological service where -50% of the radiology forms part of specialised departments. This obviates patient traffic ... -
Radiology and the law in South Africa
(HMPG, 1978-02)In terms of regulations gazetted in 1973, the Department of Health has control of the practice of medical radiology in South Africa. The regulations and the rules of the South African Medical and Dental Council that apply ... -
Radiology as an aid in the diagnosis and management of cardiac diseases
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Radiology in the research environment
(AOSIS, 2013)Clinicians and epidemiologists at McMaster University in Canada coined the term ‘evidence-based medicine’ in 1988.[1] The Scottish physician Dr Archibald Leman Cochrane (1909 - 1988) was a pioneer of evidence-based medicine; ... -
Radiology in trauma cases : an obligatory investigation (Afrikaans)
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1976)The radiology of trauma is of increasing importance in South Africa, where the treatment of victims of motor accidents forms a major part of emergency medical practice. All practitioners should be aware of the medical and ... -
Radiosensitisation of androgen-dependent and independent tumour cells as a therapeutic strategy in prostate cancer
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Metastatic prostate cancer continues to be a leading cause of cancer-related death in men. Increased incidences and mortality have been reported globally, although treatment of locally confined prostate ... -
Radiosensitisation of low HER-2 expressing human breast cancer cell lines
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Breast Cancer remains one of the world’s leading causes of cancer related deaths amongst women. Its treatment has evolved from invasive, highly toxic therapies to treatments that possess a higher ... -
Radiotherapy in the management of carcinoma of the vulva in HIV positive and negative patients : an institutional experience
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Radiotherapy in the Management of Carcinoma of the Vulva in Human Immune-Deficiency Virus (HIV) Positive and Negative Patients: An Institutional Experience. Opakas J. Department of Medical Imaging and ... -
A randomised study to evaluate two different skin closure techniques : subcuticular sutures vs. staples : an investigation into patient satisfaction
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE The purpose of the study is to establish the best method of wound closure with regards to patient satisfaction that includes wound cosmesis and pain. STUDY DESIGN One hundred patients were ... -
Randomized, placebo-controlled trial of mipomersen in patients with severe hypercholesterolemia receiving maximally tolerated lipid-lowering therapy
(PLoS, 2012-11-13)Objectives: Mipomersen, an antisense oligonucleotide targeting apolipoprotein B synthesis, significantly reduces LDL-C and other atherogenic lipoproteins in familial hypercholesterolemia when added to ongoing maximally ... -
Rape survivors and the provision of HIV post-exposure prophylaxis
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2007-08)To the Editor: Rape and HIV/AIDS are two scourges of epidemic proportion in South Africa, which is known for high levels of sexual violence and one of the fastest-growing HIV epidemics in the world. While the link ...
