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Holmes and Popovic in the 21st century : an empirical-bibliographical exercise
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Impact of early initiation versus national standard of care of antiretroviral therapy in Swaziland’s public sector health system : study protocol for a stepped-wedge randomized trial
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2017)Background: There is robust clinical evidence to support offering early access to antiretroviral treatment (ART) to all HIV-positive individuals, irrespective of disease stage, to both improve patient health outcomes and ... -
Cardioprotective potential of N-acetyl cysteine against hyperglycaemia-induced oxidative damage : a protocol for a systematic review
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2017)Background: Hyperglycaemia-induced oxidative damage is a well-established factor implicated in the development of diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) in diabetic individuals. Some of the well-known characteristics of DCM ... -
A systematic review protocol on the effectiveness of therapeutic exercises utilised by physiotherapists to improve function in patients with burns
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2017)Background: Therapeutic exercises play a crucial role in the management of burn injuries. The broad objective of this review is to systematically evaluate the effectiveness, safety and applicability to low-income countries ... -
Lateralization of the avian magnetic compass : analysis of its early plasticity
(MDPI, 2017)In European Robins, Erithacus rubecula, the magnetic compass is lateralized in favor of the right eye/left hemisphere of the brain. This lateralization develops during the first winter and initially shows a great plasticity. ... -
Trade-offs in multi-purpose land use under land degradation
(MDPI, 2017)Abstract: Land provides a host of ecosystem services, of which the provisioning services are often considered paramount. As the demand for agricultural products multiplies, other ecosystem services are being degraded or ... -
Switzerland's Relations with South Africa (1994-2001)
(2003-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The transformation of South Africa from a pariah state to an accepted and admired member of the international community is widely considered a "miracle". Switzerland, like other western nations, pledged ... -
Phylogeny and taxonomy of the scab and spot anthracnose fungus Elsinoe (Myriangiales, Dothideomycetes)
(Elsevier, 2017)Species of Elsinoe are phytopathogens causing scab and spot anthracnose on many plants, including some economically important crops such as avocado, citrus, grapevines, and ornamentals such as poinsettias, field crops and ... -
First report of Phyllosticta citricarpa and description of two new species, P. paracapitalensis and P. paracitricarpa, from citrus in Europe
(Elsevier, 2017)The genus Phyllosticta occurs worldwide, and contains numerous plant pathogenic, endophytic and saprobic species. Phyllosticta citricarpa is the causal agent of Citrus Black Spot disease (CBS), affecting fruits and leaves ... -
Why faith makes sense : on Graham Ward’s unbelievable
(Pieter de Waal Neethling Trust, 2017)Ward’s recent volume on the entwining of belief and perception, while not being an explicitly theological monograph, nonetheless evinces a subtle texture that displays his continuing fidelity to certain aspects of Radical ... -
The letter to the Romans as Paul’s legacy to theology : reception in exposition
(Pieter de Waal Neethling Trust, 2017)‘The Romans Debate’ fills not only volumes, but nowadays a bookshelf. In this paper I will neither argue in favour nor against this verdict of Bornkamm on the setting of Romans. Approaching his idea of the letter to the ... -
The boundaries of transitional justice Jean Amery and Johan Degenaar on the tension between survival and justice
(Pieter de Waal Neethling Trust, 2017)What can political philosophy, interested in the field of ‘transitional justice’ learn from dissident voices in states who try to define their future while dealing with a past where human rights were severely violated? In ... -
Protocol for a systematic review of the effects of interventions for vaccine stock management
(2019-01-08)Abstract Background Inadequate vaccine stock management in health facilities leads to vaccine stock-outs. The latter threatens the success of immunisation programmes. Countries ... -
Wing length and host location in tsetse (Glossina spp.): implications for control using stationary baits
(2019-01-11)Abstract Background It has been suggested that attempts to eradicate populations of tsetse (Glossina spp.) using stationary targets might fail because smaller, less mobile ... -
Hypodipsic-hypernatremia syndrome in an adult with polycythemia: a case report
(2018-12-27)Abstract Background Hypernatremia is a very common electrolyte disorder and is frequently encountered in out-patient as well as in-hospital settings. We describe an adult who ... -
Mental health care providers' suggestions for suicide prevention among people with substance use disorders in South Africa: a qualitative study
(2018-12-07)Abstract Background People with substance use disorders (PWSUDs) are a clearly delineated group at high risk for suicidal behaviour. Expert consensus is that suicide prevention ... -
Levofloxacin versus placebo for the prevention of tuberculosis disease in child contacts of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis: study protocol for a phase III cluster randomised controlled trial (TB-CHAMP)
(2018-12-20)Abstract Background Multidrug-resistant (MDR) tuberculosis (TB) presents a challenge for global TB control. Treating individuals with MDR-TB infection to prevent progression ... -
Using the behavior change wheel to identify barriers to and potential solutions for primary care clinical guideline use in four provinces in South Africa
(2018-12-14)Abstract Background Clinical practice guidelines risk having little impact on healthcare if not effectively implemented. Theory informed, targeted implementation may maximise ... -
Standardized outcome measures for pregnancy and childbirth, an ICHOM proposal
(2018-12-11)Abstract Background Value-based health care aims to optimize the balance of patient outcomes and health care costs. To improve value in perinatal care using this strategy, ... -
A pilot study evaluating the utility of commercially available antibodies for flow cytometric analysis of Panthera species lymphocytes
(2018-12-19)Abstract Background The immune response against tuberculosis in lions is still poorly defined and our understanding is hampered by the lack of lion specific reagents. The ...
