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Effect of breed types and castration on carcass characteristics of Boer and large frame indigenous veld goats of Southern Africa
(MDPI, 2020)Weaner male Boer Goats (BG; n = 36; 21 bucks and 15 wethers) and large frame Indigenous Veld Goats (IVG; n = 41; 21 bucks and 20 wethers) were raised on hay and natural grass ad libitum and the recommended amount of ... -
Outbreak response intervention models of vaccine-preventable diseases in humans and foot-and- mouth disease in livestock : a protocol for a systematic review
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2020)Introduction Outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases continue to threaten public health, despite the proven effectiveness of vaccines. Interventions such as vaccination, social distancing and palliative care are ... -
Amino acid starvation sensitizes resistant breast cancer to doxorubicin-induced cell death
(Frontiers Media, 2020)Many clinical trials are beginning to assess the effectiveness of compounds known to regulate autophagy in patients receiving anti-cancer chemotherapy. However, autophagy inhibition, through exogenous inhibitors, or ... -
In vitro assessment of the interaction potential of ocimum basilicum (L.) extracts on CYP2B6, 3A4, and rifampicin metabolism
(Frontiers Media, 2020)Ocimum basilicum L. or basilicum is a common culinary herb, used as a traditional medicine for various medical conditions including HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis, in Africa. The objective of this study was to evaluate the ... -
Correlates of premenstrual dysphoric disorder among female university students
(Taylor & Francis, 2020)We investigated dysmenorrhea, rumination, substance use and perceived stress as predictors of PMDD among women. We used a cross-sectional design and convenience sampling to recruit participants at a university in South ... -
Exploring the barriers that prevent practitioners from implementing motivational interviewing in their work with clients
(Stellenbosch University, Department of Social Work, 2020)Motivational interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based counselling technique that is used by psychologists, doctors, nurses, midwives and social workers as an effective intervention aimed at behavioural change. Despite its ... -
Functional outcome of stroke inpatients according to human immunodeficiency virus status : a feasibility study
(AOSIS, 2020)Background: Stroke in human immunodeficiency virus positive (HIV+) individuals is becoming an increasing concern. Being significantly younger than typical stroke patients, the impact of functional challenges on quality of ... -
They are my future : childbearing desires and motivations among women with disabilities in Ghana - implications for reproductive healthcare
(BMC, 2020-10-06)Background: Previous research has highlighted widespread public mis/perceptions that portray women with disabilities (WWDs) as asexual, less likely to marry, and often not interested in childbearing. However, evidence ... -
Effects on health and process outcomes of physiotherapist-led orthopaedic triage for patients with musculoskeletal disorders : a systematic review of comparative studies
(BioMed Central, 2020-10-10)Background: Physiotherapist-led (PT-led) orthopaedic triage is an evolving model of care for patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Objectives for this study were to establish the current evidence body on the impact ... -
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 ... -
Engaging with faith groups to prevent VAWG in conflict-affected communities : results from two community surveys in the DRC
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2020-10-07)Background: An evaluation was conducted of a three-year intervention focused on violence against women and girls (VAWG) and implemented in the conflict-affected north-east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), ... -
Implications of COVID-19 in high burden countries for HIV/TB : a systematic review of evidence
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2020-10-09)Background: The triple burden of COVID-19, tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus is one of the major global health challenges of the twenty-first century. In high burden HIV/TB countries, the spread of COVID-19 among ... -
The trace aminergic system : a gender-sensitive therapeutic target for IBS?
(BioMed Central, 2020-09-28)Due to a lack of specific or sensitive biomarkers, drug discovery advances have been limited for individuals suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). While current therapies provide symptomatic relief, inflammation ... -
Cytokine profile in the sputum of subjects with post-tuberculosis airflow obstruction and in those with tobacco related chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(BioMed Central, 2020-10-01)Background: Previous studies have shown that tuberculosis (TB) is a risk factor for chronic airflow limitation. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is recognized as the result of chronic inflammation, usually ... -
Novel kinase platform for the validation of the anti-tubercular activities of Pelargonium sidoides (Geraniaceae)
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2020-09-29)Background: Pelargonium sidoides is an important traditional medicine in South Africa with a well-defined history of both traditional and documented use of an aqueous-ethanolic formulation of the roots of P. sidoides (EPs ... -
IMA Genome - F13 : Draft genome sequences of Ambrosiella cleistominuta, Cercospora brassicicola, C. citrullina, Physcia stellaris, and Teratosphaeria pseudoeucalypti
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2020-09-24)Draft genomes of the fungal species Ambrosiella cleistominuta, Cercospora brassicicola, C. citrullina, Physcia stellaris, and Teratosphaeria pseudoeucalypti are presented. Physcia stellaris is an important lichen forming ... -
DNA methylation of FKBP5 in South African women : associations with obesity and insulin resistance
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2020-09-21)Background: Disruption of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis, a neuroendocrine system associated with the stress response, has been hypothesized to contribute to obesity development. This may be mediated through ... -
Impact of integrated district level mental health care on clinical and functioning outcomes of people with depression and alcohol use disorder in Nepal : a non-randomised controlled study
(BioMed Central, 2020-09-14)Background: Integration of mental health services into primary healthcare is proliferating in low-resource countries. We aimed to evaluate the impact of different compositions of primary care mental health services for ... -
Community health workers impact on maternal and child health outcomes in rural South Africa – a non-randomized two-group comparison study
(BioMed Central, 2020-09-17)Background: Home visits by paraprofessional community health workers (CHWs) has been shown to improve maternal and child health outcomes in research studies in many countries. Yet, when these are scaled or replicated, efficacy ... -
Multi-model seascape genomics identifies distinct environmental drivers of selection among sympatric marine species
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2020-09-16)Background: As global change and anthropogenic pressures continue to increase, conservation and management increasingly needs to consider species’ potential to adapt to novel environmental conditions. Therefore, it ...
