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Establishing the College of Pathologists of East, Central and Southern Africa – The Regional East Central and Southern Africa College of Pathology
(2020-06-03)The scarcity of pathologists in sub-Saharan Africa is a well established fact that is attributable to few training programmes in the region; this is further compounded by the lack of harmonised curricula, training and exams ... -
A retrospective review of railway-associated deaths in the Cape Town Metro East region over a two-year period.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)Background: Railway travel is an integral part of the daily transport of people and cargo worldwide, and no less so in South Africa. Generally considered safer than road transport, rail travel is still associated with ... -
A critical review of sudden unexpected deaths at Tygerberg Hospital Forensic Pathology Laboratory over a one-year period in 2016
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)Background In South Africa, admissions of sudden and unexpected deaths to large Forensic Pathology Laboratories (FPL) for medicolegal post-mortem examination are generally on the increase. Research in this field is useful ... -
Medical certification of death in South Africa – moving forward
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2015)Despite improvements to the Death Notification Form (DNF) used in South Africa (SA), the quality of cause-of-death information remains suboptimal. To address these inadequacies, the government ran a train-the-trainer ... -
A 10-year review of fatal community assault cases at a regional forensic pathology facility in Cape Town, South Africa
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2015)Background. An increase in autopsied community assault (CA) fatalities was observed at the Tygerberg Forensic Pathology Services (FPS), Cape Town, South Africa (SA). There is a paucity of information on the incidence and ... -
Shaken baby syndrome : a South African medico-legal perspective
(North-West University, 2014)Shaken Baby Syndrome refers to the violent and repetitive shaking of an infant, and is a form of abusive head trauma. It was first described in 1974, and has since been the topic of intensive study and discussion. The ... -
An investigation into the patterns and trends of injuries in community assault cases at the Tygerberg Forensic Pathology Facility over a 10-year period from 1 January 2003 to 31 December 2012
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: An increase in autopsied cases of community assault fatalities has been observed at the Tygerberg Forensic Pathology Services Facility. A paucity of information exists as to the incidence ... -
Correlation of post mortem LODOX digital radiological images with histopathological findings at autopsy : a prospective autopsy study at the Tygerberg Forensic Pathology Service Facility
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: The LODOX Statscan is a whole-body digital X-ray scanning device which was adapted for medical usage. The LODOX has an established role in the field of Forensic Pathology where it shows high ... -
Medical mistakes-a student's perspective
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2011-12)‘Only one rule in medical ethics need concern you – that action on your part which best conserves the interests of your patient.’ Martin H Fischer. Although Fischer’s premise seems perfectly reasonable, the alarming ... -
Opname van opinie van regslui ten opsigte van doeltreffendheid van geregtelike post mortems in die Wes-Kaap
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The main purpose in doing forensic post mortems is to supply information to the judicial system. Medical personnel involved in doing post mortems seldom get feedback regarding efficiency. Numerous ... -
Sudden and unexpected deaths in an adult population, Cape Town, South Africa, 2001-2005
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2012-02)Background. According to the regulations of the National Health Act, all 'sudden and unexpected' deaths in South Africa should be referred to Forensic Pathology Services (FPS) for further investigation. Objectives. We aimed ... -
Aircraft fatality investigation as a function of a comprehensive health service
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Vasectomy under local anaesthesia performed free of charge as a family planning service : complications and results
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2009-04)Objective. To evaluate the safety and efficacy of vasectomy performed under local anaesthesia by junior doctors at a secondary level hospital as part of a free family planning service. Method. Men requesting vasectomy were ... -
Sudden death on an aeroplane
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2010-03)Objective. To determine the leading causes of perinatal deaths and to evaluate any changes, with the inclusion of placental histology. Method. At perinatal mortality meetings, primary and final causes of death were assigned ... -
Sudden and unexpected deaths in adults : an investigation of cases reported to Tygerberg Forensic Pathology Services from January 2001 - December 2005
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background - The workload of the forensic pathologist and Forensic Pathology Services staff is increased by the referral of potentially unnecessary natural cases to the Forensic Pathology Services. The ... -
Tuberculosis and phrenic nerve destruction
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2007-08)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Phrenic nerve palsy (PNP) is often associated with Mycobacterium tuberculosis-related expansile pneumonia, possibly because of nerve entrapment by healing fibrosis. Mohan and Jayaswal1 postulated that ...
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