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Deliberate exposure of humans to chlorine-the aftermath of Ebola in West Africa
(BioMed Central, 2016-11-14)Background: During the recent Ebola outbreak, spraying of the environment and humans, including healthcare workers, with chlorine was wide spread in affected African countries; adverse clinical effects are reported ... -
A direct translation of the Bible as ancient text : only a new name for a stilted word-for-word translation?
(EOS Verlag, 2016)The purpose of this article is to demonstrate that the term “direct translation” as it is used by the Bible Society of South Africa (=BSSA) is not merely a new label for a stilted word-for-word translation, but a technical ... -
Editorial
(Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Military Science (Military Academy), 1997)Militaria has indeed seen many changes since the first issue appeared in 1969. Since then, it has been a mainstay in the debate on matters relating to South African military affairs. Oscillating between a military-history ... -
Enabling sustainability through an action research process of organisational development
(Greenleaf Publishing, 2013)The purpose of this paper is to report the results of a study exploring a unique learning process leading to leader led organisational change with a sample of South African SMEs from different sectors. The paper investigates ... -
Ethical considerations for vaccination programmes in acute humanitarian emergencies
(World Health Organization, 2013-02-07)Humanitarian emergencies result in a breakdown of critical health-care services and often make vulnerable communities dependent on external agencies for care. In resource-constrained settings, this may occur ... -
Fine‐tuning the nested structure of pollination networks by adaptive interaction switching, biogeography and sampling effect in the Galapagos Islands
(2019)The structure of pollination networks, particularly its nestedness, contain important information on network assemblages. However, there is still limited understanding of the mechanisms underlying nested pollination network ... -
Genetic analyses reveal complex introduction histories for the invasive tree Acacia dealbata Link around the world
(2020)Aim: To compare genetic diversity and structure between Acacia dealbata populations sampled across the species’ native range in Australia and from its non-native ranges in Chile, Madagascar, New Zealand, Portugal, La ... -
In vitro selection of transgenic sugarcane callus utilizing a plant gene encoding a mutant form of acetolactate synthase
(Springer, 2013-02-05)Selection genes are routinely used in plant genetic transformation protocols to ensure the survival of transformed cells by limiting the regeneration of non-transgenic cells. In order to find alternatives to the use of ... -
Incentives for lay health workers to improve recruitment, retention in service and performance (Protocol)
(2014)This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows: To assess the effectiveness of financial and non-financial incentives for lay healthworkers in improving performance, increasing ... -
Informing principal policy reforms in South Africa through data-based evidence
(AOSIS Publishing, 2015)In the past decade there has been a notable shift in South African education policy that raises the value of school leadership as a lever for learning improvements. Despite a growing discourse on school leadership, there ... -
Interventions for treating postpartumconstipation (Review)
(2014)Background: Constipation is a functional bowel disorder that can reduce quality of life in the puerperium period. The diagnosis of postpartum constipation is both subjective and objective. It is characterised by symptoms ... -
Interventions to reduce haemorrhage duringmyomectomy for fibroids (Review)
(2014)Background: Benign smoothmuscle tumours of the uterus, known as fibroids ormyomas, are often symptomless.However, about one-third ofwomen with fibroids will present with symptoms that are severe enough to warrant treatment. ... -
Lessons from America? a South African perspective on the draft Restatement of the Law, Consumer Contracts
(2018)The American Law Institute is drafting a Restatement of the Law, Consumer Contracts. It deals at a very broad level with various requirements for the formation, validity, and proof of consumer contracts and terms, and ... -
The 'nervous conditions' of neo-liberated higher education students
(2015)To the newly liberated citizens of South Africa, a higher education (HE) qualification in 1994 represented both a means to a prosperous end, and a hope-filled end in itself. Whichever party has managed to achieve political ... -
Pre-hospital versus in-hospital thrombolysis for ST-elevation myocardial infarction (Review)
(2014)Background: Early thrombolysis for individuals experiencing a myocardial infarction is associated with better mortality and morbidity outcomes. While traditionally thrombolysis is given in hospital, pre-hospital thrombolysis ... -
Refractory gastro-oesophageal reflux disease : a major management issue in clinical practice
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Regime shifts in the anthropocene : drivers, risks, and resilience
(Public Library of Science, 2015)Many ecosystems can experience regime shifts: surprising, large and persistent changes in the function and structure of ecosystems. Assessing whether continued global change will lead to further regime shifts, or has the ... -
Restricting or banning alcohol advertising to reduce alcohol consumption in adults and adolescents (Review)
(2014)Background: Alcohol is estimated to be the fifth leading risk factor for global disability-adjusted life years. Restricting or banning alcohol advertising may reduce exposure to the risk posed by alcohol at the individual ... -
Some challenges in bacterial infectious diseases
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South African paramedic perspectives on prehospital palliative care
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2020-10-08)Background: Palliative care is typically performed in-hospital. However, Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers are uniquely positioned to deliver early palliative care as they are often the first point of medical ...
