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A critical appraisal of the etiology of adult human lenticular opacification and an investigation into the role of metabolic factors in its pathogenesis

Meyer, David (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The eye is that biological instrument which conveys the light of the external world into the inner world of the mind, wherein we receive the miraculous gift of vision. So precious is this gift, that ...

Dealing with dry eye disease in general practice

Smit, Derrick (Medpharm Publications, 2012)

Dry eye disease (DED) is a very common condition with significant morbitity. It is under-diagnosed by healthcare practitioners, since the presenting symptoms are often non-specific or misleading, and clinical signs may be ...

Deep-vein thrombosis in pregnancy : a case report

Du Toit, D. F.; McCormich, M.; Laker, L. (Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1985)

The incidence of thrombo-embolic complications in pregnancy varies between 2 and 5 per 1 000 deliveries. Deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) is classically associated with pulmonary embolism and chronic venous insufficiency, ...

The development and evaluation of an outcome predictive score for a neonatal intensive care unit in South Africa

Pieper, C. H. (Clarissa Hildegaard) (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background The care of children is one of the cornerstones of social philosophy. In first world countries most children survive to adulthood. In South Africa the infant mortality rate is much higher ...

Development of a computer assisted gantry system for gaining rapid and accurate calyceal access during percutaneous nephrolithotomy

Zarrabi, A. D.; Conradie, J. P.; Heyns, C. F.; Scheffer, C.; Schreve, K. (Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia, 2010)

Purpose: To design a simple, cost-effective system for gaining rapid and accurate calyceal access during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Materials and Methods: The design consists of a low-cost, light-weight, portable ...

Distal malignant biliary obstruction : a prospective randomised trial comparing plastic and uncovered self-expanding metal stents in the palliation of symptomatic jaundice

Bernon, M. M.; Shaw, J.; Burmeister, S.; Chinnery, G.; Hofmeyr, S.; Kloppers, J. C.; Jonas, E.; Krige, J. E. J. (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2018)

Background: The aim of this study was to determine the safety and clinical effectiveness of 10Fr plastic biliary stents compared to uncovered self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) for palliative treatment of patients with ...

Dorsal ganglion of the wrist - pathogenesis and biomechanics : operative v. conservative treatment

De Villiers, C. M.; Birnie, R. H.; Pretorius, L. K.; Vlok, G. J. (Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1989)

It is shown that the dorsal ganglion arises as a herniation from the dorsal scapholunate ligament. This herniation increases in size (according to La Place's law) owing to the unidirectional pinchcock effect of the mucosal ...

Duodenal erosion with bleeding from a non-functioning islet cell tumour. A case report

Shuttleworth, R. D. (Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1988-05)

A patient with a clinically non-functioning pancreatic islet cell tumour in the medial wall of the duodenum with erosion of the overlying mucosa presented with gastro-intestinal bleeding. At gastroduodenoscopy, the tumour ...

Ear-invading arthropods : a South African survey

Kroukamp, G.; Londt, J. G. H. (Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2006)

[No abstract available]

Early decreased neutrophil responsiveness is related to late onset sepsis in multitrauma patients : an international cohort study

Groeneveld, Kathelijne M.; Koenderman, Leo; Warren, Brian L.; Jol, Saskia; Leenen, Luke P. H.; Hietbrink, Falco (Public Library of Science, 2017-07-30)

Background: Severe trauma can lead to the development of infectious complications after several days, such as sepsis. Early identification of patients at risk will aid anticipating these complications. The aim of this ...

Early diagnosis of prostate cancer in the Western Cape

Heyns, C. F.; Naude, A. M.; Visser, A. J.; Marais, D. C.; Stopforth, H. B.; Nyarko, J. K.; Stellmacher, G. A. (Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2001-08)

Background. Early stage prostate cancer does not cause symptoms, and even metastatic disease may exist for years without causing symptoms or signs. Whereas early stage prostate cancer can be cured with radical prostatectomy ...

Early diagnosis of prostate cancer in the Western Cape

Heyns, C. F.; Naude, A. M.; Visser, A. J.; Marais, D. C.; Stopforth, H. B.; Nyarko, J. K.; Stellmacher, G. A. (Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2001-08)

Background. Early stage prostate cancer does not cause symptoms, and even metastatic disease may exist for years without causing symptoms or signs. Whereas early stage prostate cancer can be cured with radical prostatectomy ...

The effect of fequency tolerance on audiometer accuracy

Guelke, R. W.; Floyd, J. D.; Van Zyl, F. J. (Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1977)

Investigations into the methods used to calibrate audiometers reveal that the 6000 Hz frequency is particularly liable to yield inconsistent results when calibrated in the usual way. It is shown that the TDH39 telephone ...

Effective Project Management of a Pan-African Cancer Research Network : Men of African Descent and Carcinoma of the Prostate (MADCaP)

Odiaka, Emeka; Lounsbury, David W.; Adusei, Ben; Diallo, Thierno Amadou; Kane, Papa Moussa Sene; Rockson, Isabella; Okyne, Vicky; Irusen, Hayley; Pentz, Audrey; Makinde, Ifeoluwa; Ajibola, Olalekan Hafees; Petersen, Lindsay; McBride, Jo; Petersen, Desiree C.; Mante, Sunny; Agalliu, Ilir; Adebiyi, Akindele Olupelumi; Popoola, Olufemi; Yeboah, Edward; Mensah, James E.; Hsing, Ann; Fernandez, Pedro; Aisuodionoe- Shadrach, Oseremen; Joffe, Maureen; Singh, Elvira; Gueye, Serigne Magueye; Quintana, Yuri; Fortier, Brian; Rebbeck, Timothy R.; Andrews, Caroline (American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2018)

Purpose Health research in low- and middle-income countries can generate novel scientific knowledge and improve clinical care, fostering population health improvements to prevent premature death. Project management is a ...