• Modulation of LPS-induced CD4+ T-cell activation and apoptosis by antioxidants in untreated asymptomatic HIV infected participants : an in vitro study 

  Wanjiku, Samuel Mburu   Marnewick, J. L.   Abayomi, A.   Ipp, H. (Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2013-11)

  Persistent immune activation characterises HIV infection and is associated with depletion of CD4+ T-cells and increased risk of disease progression. Early loss of gutmucosal integrity results in the translocation of microbial ...
• Guideline for the treatment of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) in South Africa 

  Louw, V. J.   Bassa, F.   Chan, S. W.   Dreosti, L.   Du Toit, M.   Ferreira, M.   Gartrell, K.   Gunther, K.   Jogessar, V.   Littleton, N.   Mahlangu, J.   McDonald, A.   Patel, M.   Pool, R.   Ruff, P.   Schmidt, A.   Sissolak, G.   Swart, A.   Verburgh, E.   Webb, M. J. (Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2011-12)

  Introduction. Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) encompass a heterogeneous group of clonal haematopoietic disorders characterised by chronic and progressive cytopenias resulting from ineffective haematopoiesis. Treatment ...
• Myelodysplastic syndromes -- Diagnosis 

  Jacobs, Peter   Wood, Lucille (Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2012-12)

  This is the second in our series of clinical articles that discuss everyday presentations. Each emphasises practical aspects of team-based care that are relevant for general practitioners, specialists and paramedical ...
• Haemochromatosis : phenotype to genotype or man to molecules 

  Jacobs, P.   Wood, L. (Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2013-06)

  This is the third in our vignettes that are centred on everyday clinical presentations. Each emphasises practical aspects of team-based care that are applicable to general practitioners, specialists and paramedical ...
• Aplasia versus pancytopenia, including the pure red cell variant 

  Jacobs, Peter   Wood, Lucille (Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2012-09)

  This is the first in our third series of clinical vignettes that are centred on everyday presentations. Each emphasises practical aspects of team-based care, having relevance for general practitioners, specialists and ...
• Effects of puff adder venom on coagulation, fibrinolysis and platelet aggregation in the baboon 

  Brink, S.   Steytler, J. G. (Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 1974)

  The in vitro and in vivo hematological effects of puff adder (Bitis arietans) venom in the baboon (Papio ursinus) with regard to its effect on coagulation, fibrinolysis and platelet aggregation were studied. There is a ...
• Oorerflike faktor V gebrek (Parahemofilie) : 'n gevalbespreking 

  Brink S. (HMPG, 1974)

  A white boy and his family were investigated for a haemorrhagic diathesis. Both he and his sister, a primipara between 26 and 28 wk pregnant, in May 1973 had a total lack of factor V, demonstrated an abnormal partial ...
• Mielopoiese : 'n kinetiese benadering 

  Brink, S.   Steytler, J. G. (Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 1975)

  The mechanisms of hemopoietic cellular proliferation are more clearly understood when the granulocytic, monocytic and macrophagic elements of the bone marrow are studied by means of in vitro cultures. Better physiological ...
• Laboratoriumstandaardisasie en kwaliteitskontrole in antistolterapie 

  Brink S.   Cloete H.   Roberts R.   Holm W. (HMPG, 1976-02)

  [No abstract available]
• Chronic myelomonocytic leukaemia: a case report 

  Getaz E.P.   Staples W.G. (HMPG, 1977)

  [No abstract available]
• Lympho epithelioid cellular lymphoma (Lennert's lymphoma). A case report 

  Staples, W. G.   Getaz, E. P. (HMPG, 1977-04)

  A woman of 69 with Lennert's lymphoma (malignant lymphoma with a high content of epithelioid histiocytes) is described. The case is unique in that hepatosplenomegaly was the presenting feature (for which splenectomy was ...
• Haemophilia 

  Getaz , E. P.   Staples, W. G.   Lurie, A. (HMPG, 1977-10)

  The clinical and haematological features of haemophilia are reviewed and the historical aspects, pathogenesis and genetics are discussed. The problems associated with management, such as factor replacement, home ...
• Age and race distribution of patients who undergo haematological investigations at Tygerberg Hospital (Afrikaans) 

  Brink S.   Van Schalkwyk D.J.   Steytler J.G. (HMPG, 1977-11)

  The race, age and sex of patients referred for peripheral blood investigations at the Tygerberg Hospital were analysed statistically. An IBM 370/158 computer was used. Two groups were compared. The first was a 'low Hb ...
• Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and hyperthyroidism : A case report 

  Getaz, E. P.   Staples, W. G. (HMPG, 1977-08)

  A case of immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and hyperthyroidism is presented. The treatment of refractory ITP with immunosuppressive agents is briefly considered. In 1931 a patient with coexistent purpura and ...
• Familial Waldenstrom's macroglobulinaemia: a case report 

  Getaz, E. P.   Staples, W. G. (HMPG, 1977-06)

  A patient with Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia, whose father died of the same condition, is presented. The literature on familial occurrence of paraproteinaemia is briefly reviewed.
• The present status of cytochemistry in the diagnosis of haematological malignancy 

  Staples W.G.   Getaz E.P. (HMPG, 1977-06)

  Newer concepts in the application of cytochemistry to the diagnosis of haematological malignancies are discussed. The underlying physiological principles and location of the various enzymes are indicated. Older stains, ...
• Bone marrow involvement in malignant lymphoma without peripheral lymphadenopathy 

  Staples, W. G.   Getaz, E. P. (HMPG, 1977-07)

  Twelve cases of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and a single case of Hodgkin's disease were first diagnosed on bone marrow biopsy. None of the patients had superficially enlarged lymph nodes, and in 3 patients the histological ...
• 'n Epidemiologiese studie van perifere bloedondersoeke 

  Brink S.   Van Schalkwyk, D. J. (HMPG, 1979-08)

  A statistical random sample of 600 patients from the population referred to Tygerberg Hospital for peripheral blood investigations was analysed statistically with an IBM 370/158 computer. Suitable transformations ...
• Serum ferritin and mean corpuscular volume as predictors of bone marrow iron stores 

  Brink S.   Van Schalkwyk D.J. (HMPG, 1982)

  The prognostic value of serum ferritin (SF) as a predictor of bone marrow iron stores (BMS) was evaluated in an attempt to use SF and other readily available clinical and laboratory parameters in the more accurate prediction ...
• Hemangiosarkoom van die bors : 'n gevallestudie en oorsig van die literatuur 

  Van Zyl, J. A.   Van Der Walt, J. J.   Van Zyl, J. J. W. (Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 1975)

  In this case of angiosarcoma of the breast in a 55 yr old woman, the time from treatment to death was 41 mth, compared with 25 mth in collected cases from the literature. The possible value of adjuvant chemotherapy is ...

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