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Research Articles (Anatomy and Histology)
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Accurate arterial path length estimation for pulse wave velocity calculation in growing children and adolescents
(Gates Open Research, 2021-05)Background: Most adult cardiovascular disease begins in childhood. Given the burgeoning obesity pandemic in children worldwide, there is a need for precise and scalable surveillance methods to detect subclinical cardiovascular ... -
The inferior intercavernous sinus : an anatomical study with application to trans-sphenoidal approaches to the pituitary gland
(Elsevier, 2020-06)Objectives: The inferior intercavernous sinus is located below the pituitary gland in the sella turcica. Its presence has been controversial among anatomists because it is not always found on radiological imaging or during ... -
Trace element concentration changes in brain tumors : a review
(American Association for Anatomy, 2020-05)Trace elements have been implicated in cancer, since the levels differ between cancerous and noncancerous tissue, different cancer types, and different malignancy grades. However, few studies have been conducted on trace ... -
Congenital Anomalies of the Tracheobronchial Tree: A Meta-Analysis and Clinical Considerations
(2020-11)Background The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and anatomical features of major tracheobronchial anomalies (mTBAs). Methods Major electronic databases were systematically searched to identify eligible ... -
Opening the floor for discussion : a perspective on how scholars perceive attitudes to science in policymaking in South Africa
(ASSAf, 2021-01-29)Policymakers are a vital group with whom scientific research should be communicated, especially when the reason for many research projects is linked to relevance for socio-political and economic management. Science ... -
Composition of the Kirsten skeletal collection at Stellenbosch University
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2018)The Kirsten Skeletal Collection is curated in the Division of Anatomy and Histology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, South Africa. It comprises the largest documented cadaver-derived South ... -
Immunohistomorphology of pancreatic islet microvasculature and the immunophenotypic analysis of CEPC in adult diabetic rats
(Sociedad Chilena de Anatomia, 2017)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Hyperglycaemia is one of the main causes for the endothelial cell (EC) damage in diabetic patients. Even though circulating endothelial progenitor cells (CEPC) could be used as a prognosis for microvascular ... -
Prevalence and trends of staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia in hospitalized patients in South Africa, 2010 to 2012 : laboratory- based surveillance mapping of antimicrobial resistance and molecular epidemiology
(Public Library of Science, 2015-12)Introduction: We aimed to obtain an in-depth understanding on recent antimicrobial resistance trends and molecular epidemiology trends of S. aureus bacteraemia (SAB). Methods: Thirteen academic centres in South ... -
Population structure of mixed Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection is strain genotype and culture medium dependent
(Public Library of Science, 2013-07-30)Background Molecular genotyping methods have shown infection with more than one Mycobacterium tuberculosis strain genotype in a single sputum culture, indicating mixed infection. Aim This study aimed to develop a ... -
Anti-ulcerogenic properties of Albuca setosa
(2013-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Albuca setosa is a medicinal plant used by Xhosa tribe in the rural area of South Africa for the treatment of wounds, articulation problems, rheumatoid arthritis and digestive disorders. This study aimed ... -
Efficiency of co-expression of transcription factors Pdx1, Ngn3, NeuroD and Pax6 with insulin : a statistical approach
(Elsevier, 2015-05)Aim: The objective of this study was to investigate the time related profile and efficiency of co-expression of the homeodomain proteins Pdx1, NeuroD, Ngn3, Pax6 and caspase3 with insulin, and to establish the time periods ... -
Histomorphometric and radioimmunoassay studies of the rat endometrium following peanut oil treatment
(Research and Clinical Center for Infertility, Shahid sadoughi University of Medical Sciences of Yazd, 2011-02)Background: The pregnancy rate during in-vitro fertilization (IVF) following progesterone supplement still remains very low at around 20%. Objective: To investigate the effects of peanut oil itself on the endometrial ... -
Shoulder surgeon and autologous cellular regeneration - from bench to bed: part one - the link between die human fibroblast, connective tissue disorder and shoulder.
(MedKnow Publications, 2007-09)The process of autologous cell regeneration (ACR) is a facet of cell therapy and regenerative medicine. It is initiated when activated autologous platelet rich plasma alone (PRP), containing cytokines or growth factors, ... -
Sperm structure and motility in the eusocial naked mole-rat, Heterocephalus glaber : a case of degenerative orthogenesis in the absence of sperm competition?
(BioMed Central, 2011-12)ABSTRACT: Background We have studied sperm structure and motility in a eusocial rodent where reproduction is typically restricted to a single male and behaviourally dominant queen. Males rarely compete for access to the ... -
Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair by a multidisciplinary team : lessons learned and six-year clinical update
(Clinics cardiv Publishing, 2005-02)Background: Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) (using an Federal Drug Association-approved AneuRx® device) compared to conventional surgical repair of abdom inal aortic aneurysm (AAA) previously rendered favourable ... -
EVAR : critical applied aortic morphology relevant to type-II endoleaks following device enhancement in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms
(Clinics Cardiv Publishing, 2004-08)Endovascular repair (EVAR) of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) is an established alternative option to conventional surgery for AAA, provided optimal anatomical morphology of the aneurysm sac, neck and outflow exists. ... -
Morphogenetic and clinical perspectives on the neogenesis of pancreatic duct ligation-induced islet cells : a review
(Official Organ of Wroclaw University of Medicine, 2011)This review focuses on recent progress in understanding morphogenetic findings on the neogenesis of islet beta cells following Pancreatic Duct Ligation (PDL) in animal models. These results may give hope for modifications in ... -
Catecholamine release as mediator of intracellular enzyme activation in ischaemic perfused rat hearts
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 1975)Isolated rat hearts perfused at suboptimal pressures have been studied as a model for generalized myocardial ischaemia. Glycogen phosphorylase a and hormone sensitive triglyceridase activities, measured as markers for ... -
Die effek van steroied-terapie op die sitologiese en histopatologiese veranderinge tydens eksperimentele ekstrinsieke allergiese alveolitis (hipersensitiwiteitspneumonitis)
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1981)Acute extrinsic allergic alveolitis was experimentally induced in rabbits using horseradish peroxidase (HRP) as antigen. Bronchoalveolar lavage was performed on the excised lungs and total and differential cellular yields ... -
Ethics, litigation and teaching of anatomy
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2003)Curriculum time devoted to teaching human gross anatomy in medical and dental schools has diminished to accommodate new knowledge and other disciplines. Systembased curricula have replaced classic anatomy teaching on ...
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