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The ethical dilemmas of critical care specialists encountered in the admission of patients with HIV infection to intensive care.
(2012)
South Africa has one of the fastest growing HIV epidemics in the world with 5.6 million people living with HIV/AIDS. As a consequence of the delayed implementation of the ARV rollout and failure to control the epidemic, ...
Identification of suicidal ideation in HIV-infected patients : development of a suicide risk assessment tool and a suicide intervention plan for HIV-infected patients following voluntary counselling and testing.
(2014)
ABSTRACT
Background. Globally, suicide and HIV/AIDS remain two of the greatest healthcare issues, particularly
in low- and middle-income countries where approximately 85% of suicides occur. Every year, more than
800,000 ...
The profile of maternal deaths in a district hospital : a five-year review of maternal deaths at Northdale Hospital (2006-2010).
(2011)
Background
The estimated global number of maternal deaths has decreased from 536000 in 2005 to 358000 deaths in 2008. Sub Saharan Africa contributed with 57% of maternal deaths in 2008. Although there is a general decrease ...
A review of the management of patients with Type 2 diabetes at Leratong Hospital, 2010.
(2012)
Introduction: The Society for Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa (SEMDSA) acknowledge in their guidelines that diabetic care is complex and requires that numerous issues, beyond glycaemic control, be ...
Characteristics of women having first trimester termination of pregnancy in a district/regional hospital in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2011)
Introduction: Despite the availability of contraceptives, some women still seek an
induced abortion. If these women are known, they can be targeted for intensive contraceptive counseling. An accessible termination of ...
An exploration of anaemia in low birth weight infants exposed to perinatal zidovudine at the neonatal unit in King Edward VIII Hospital.
(2013)
Large clinical trials beginning with the PACTG-076 trial and other trials across Europe and
America have showed that perinatal exposure to Zidovudine (AZT) results in
haematological side effects in the neonate, mainly ...
Stavudine induced lactic acidosis, risk factors and predictive laboratory markers : a nested case-control study in South Africa.
(2012)
Introduction
The incidence of antiretroviral therapy induced lactic acidosis and its associated mortality may be reduced by appropriate dosing, risk stratification and early detection. This study describes the epidemiology, ...
Tuberculosis in medical doctors in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa : personal experiences and perceptions related to their diagnosis and treatment.
(2011)
Title:
Tuberculosis in medical doctors in KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa): Personal
experiences and reflections related to their diagnosis and treatment.
Background:
The high tuberculosis (TB) incidence and prevalence ...