Browsing by Author "Brink A. J."

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    Beginsels onderliggend tot die nuwe curriculum van die geneeskundige fakulteit van die Universiteit van Stellenbosch
    (Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1973) Brink A. J.
    After thorough preparation a new curriculum for the training of medical practitioners was framed. The new syllabus aims at accomplishing the greatest degree of integration and coordination, to accentuate the principles of medicine and to stimulate further self education. Four basic subjects are completed at the end of the 1st year, two at the end of the 2nd year, and two after the first semester of the 3rd year. No further examinations are conducted over the next 2.5 yr. At the conclusion of the 5th year, an examination stressing theory is taken, and in the 6th year another, stressing practical and clinical efficiency; and after this the M.B. Ch.B. is awarded. At the end of the 7th year an evaluation is made.
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    Die Geneeskunde Opleidingskompleks, Parowvallei
    (Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1975) Brink A. J.
    The building complex erected for training in the area of medicine is described in relation to the thinking which forms the background for these physical facilities. Provision is made for training of students in medicine, nursing and the paramedical services of physiotherapy and occupational therapy. The Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Stellenbosch is also on the site. Facilities exist for training of a wide spectrum of medical technologists and technicians, and nursing colleges have been established for the training of both White and Coloured nurses. There are supporting services such as workshops, a laundry and animal facilites. A creche for the children of working mothers, both White and Coloured, has been established, and a post office have also been built on the site. The Tygerberg Hospital provides a comprehensive service to patients and is planned to accommodate all ethnic groups under one roof with particular provision of facilities for the most specialised services. The emphasis is on the training of students in medicine, both undergraduate and postgraduate.
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    Progressive familial heart block, two types
    (Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1977) Brink A. J.; Torrington, M.
    Two types of heart block which occur extensively in families in the Republic of South Africa are reported. A type I heart block tends to have the pattern of a right bundle-branch block and/or left anterior hemiblock occurring individually or together, and manifested clinically when complete heart block supervenes, either with syncopal episodes, Stokes-Adams seizures or sudden death. The condition is inherited r356w1++3.3.1 as an autosomal dominant gene and appears to be progressive in nature; the risk to life appears to be greatest at 3 particular periods: at or soon after birth, during puberty and the early 20s, and again towards middle age. The type II condition also appears to be progressive and is inherited as an autosomal dominant gene. The pattern, however, tends to develop along the lines of a sinus bradycardia with a left posterior hemiblock, again presenting clinically as syncopal episodes, Stokes-Adams seizures or sudden death when complete heart block supervenes. Both conditions are likely to be widely prevalent throughout the Republic of South Africa. The pathogenesis is discussed in relation to the patterns of the conduction disturbances.