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To investigate the effect of a fish oil containing parenteral lipid emulsion on inflammatory markers, gas exchange and clinical outcomes in septic patients
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: The effects of intravenous lipid emulsions containing fish oil in critically ill patients have not been studied widely and show conflicting results. This study compared the effects of a 4-oil ... -
The prevalence of malnutrition in hospitalized adult patients at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Rationale: The prevalence of adult malnutrition upon hospital admission varies between 10-60%. Knowing the extent of the problem and identifying at-risk patients should be a priority task as the consequences ... -
Neonatal and paediatric parenteral nutrition prescription practices in South Africa : a cross-sectional survey
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Objectives: The objective of this study was to describe the current parenteral nutrition (PN) prescription practices and knowledge of prescribers (paediatric doctors and dietitians) for their neonatal and ... -
Evaluating the effectiveness of nutrition behaviour change communication interventions among smallholder farmers in Makoni rural district of Manicaland Province in Zimbabwe
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Nutrition education has been identified by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) as critical to ensuring agriculture interventions improve nutrition. The importance ... -
Determinants of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in healthy young adults living in the Western Cape
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency is fast emerging as a global pandemic. In South Africa, however, few studies have been conducted to determine the vitamin D status of the healthy population. ...
