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The prevalence of infertility in women attending a general practice in Katlehong.
(1987)A study to determine the prevalence of infertility in females in a patient population attending a general practice in Katlehong was done over seven weeks in 1985. In this study 40.6% out of a total of 143 patients interviewed ... -
The prevalence of obesity and associated medical conditions in an urban Indian general practice.
(1986)The prevalence of obesity and associated medical conditions amongst Indian patients attending an urban Indian general practice in Phoenix was investigated. Data were collected using standardized questionnaires and checklists. ... -
Profile and management of patients presenting with asthma in outpatients at a community hospital in Escourt.
(1997)Much work has been done in urban areas to implement national guidelines in the treatment of asthma. There is however a dearth of studies done in rural and semi-rural areas. For this reason this study on the profile and ... -
A profile of geriatric admissions admitted to King Edward V111 hospital, Durban, in 2005.
(2011)Introduction: Ageing is a phenomenon that has preoccupied the minds of humankind for generations but it was only in the twentieth century that medical care dedicated to the elderly was created. The field of Geriatric Medicine ... -
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 ... -
Profile of sexually transmitted diseases at Addington Hospital, Durban.
(1986)During the period January 1985 to December 1985, 537 consultations were undertaken at the Special Clinic at Addington Hospital, 483 of these were specifically for venereal disease. The male to female ratio was 2.2:1. The ... -
Profile of the asthma clinic at Addington hospital, Durban.
(1996)A study was done about the Asthma Clinic at Addington Hospital to show the characteristics and demography of the patients attending the clinic during the study period of one year. Some of the aspects studied were: the onset ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
A study investigating the prevalence of erectile dysfunctional in a primary health care clinic in KwaZulu-Natal. Centre : Addington Hospital - Primary Health Care Clinic.
(2009)Introduction: Erectile dysfunction, the persistent inability to achieve and maintain an erection sufficient to permit satisfactory sexual performance, is a common problem. Aim: To determine the prevalence of erectile ... -
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 ... -
Twenty four hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in general practice.
(1997)Objectives: To assess the role of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in the diagnosis of hypertension in general practice. Background: Hypertension is usually diagnosed by casual office blood pressure readings. However, ... -
Utilisation and knowledge of contraception in attenders at Alice in Ciskei.
(1991)No abstract available.