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Early cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis in a low income setting: a myth?
(2018)Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the gold standard surgical management for acute cholecystitis (AC). Controversy exists regarding the optimal timing to perform laparoscopic cholecystectomy in AC. The Tokyo consensus ... -
Early communication development : parenting beliefs and practices in a rural context.
(2011)Many children in the foundation phase in rural schools in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa struggle to acquire early literacy skills. A review of the literature demonstrates the link between early communication development and ... -
Early experiences with Isoniazid Preventive Therapy roll-out in an ART programme : a pharmacist's perspective.
(2016)Tuberculosis (TB) remains the leading cause of mortality amongst people infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Additionally, TB recurrence after successful treatment completion occurs more frequently amongst ... -
Echocardiographic features of the complications of infective endocarditis, with special reference to patients with HIV.
(2008)Purpose: The aim was to determine the echocardiographic features of patients with infective endocarditis, and to compare the findings in HIV positive versus HIV negative patients. Methods: This was a prospective study, ... -
The echocardiographic manifestations of an urban, working class community with a high cardiovascular risk profile.
(2013)The metabolic syndrome (MS), consequent upon the pandemic of obesity and diabetes, is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular (CV) disease. Development of sub-clinical cardiac structural and functional changes ... -
An economic impact analysis of the Comrades Marathon on the city of Durban.
(2009)Sport has become a major industry as well as a key cultural preoccupation in contemporary society. Cities are increasingly using major sporting events and activities to re-image themselves, promote urban development and ... -
Educating learners with communication disorders: an exploration of the experiences of mainstream educators in rural KwaZulu-Natal.
(2017)Aim: To explore mainstream educators’ experiences of educating learners with communication disorders in rural KwaZulu-Natal. An exploration of mainstream educator’s experiences provided insight into the current status of ... -
The effect of a sport stacking intervention programme on fine and gross motor skills in preschool children.
(2017)Introduction The lack of physical activity among children is alarming and has become a major health concern as children are not engaging in enough physical activity to assist in the growth and development of the child. ... -
The effect of adipokines in HIV associated pre-eclampsia : (C-peptide, ghrelin, gastric inhibitory polypeptide, glucagon like peptide-1, glucagon, insulin plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 and visfatin).
(2016)Introduction: South Africa has a maternal ratio of 300 deaths/100,000 live births. Non-pregnancy related infections (mainly deaths in HIV infected pregnant women complicated by tuberculosis and pneumonia) accounts for 34.7% ... -
The effect of alcohol, isoniazid, rifampicin, paracetamol and hexane on hepatic gluconeogenesis and bromosulphthalein clearance.
(1988)The first workers to use the isolated perfused rat liver for the study of gluconeogenesis were Corey and Britton (1941). Subsequently, other investigators found the modified method of Miller et al (1951) to be more ... -
The effect of an anti-inflammatory homeopathic product on cytokine status in venous blood following 90 minutes of downhill running.
(2008)Background: Downhill running involves eccentric contractions of the gluteal, quadriceps, hamstring and calf muscles and the lengthening of muscle fibres as they contract. Several studies have demonstrated that this type ... -
The effect of an anti-inflammatory homeopathic product on systemic markers of inflammation following 90 minutes of downhill running.
(2008)Background: The homeopathic preparation, Traumeel S, has been used as a valuable alternative to conventional non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) for over 30 years. This antihomotoxic, anti-phlogistic drug has ... -
Effect of an immunisation campaign in Natal and KwaZulu on vaccination coverage rates 1990-1991.
(1992)In 1990 the Department of National Health and Population Development of South Africa launched a nationwide immunisation coverage campaign targetted mainly at measles. In order to measure the effect of the campaign on ... -
The effect of antimicrobials used for genital discharge disease on trichomonas vaginalis.
(2017)Trichomoniasis is the most common sexually transmitted infection caused by the protozoan, Trichomonas vaginalis. T. vaginalis infection is often asymptomatic. This infection causes vaginal discharge in women and urethritis ... -
The effect of childbirth on the anal sphincters demonstrated by anal endosonography and neurophysiological tests.
(1994)Obstetric trauma is a major cause of faecal incontinence in women resulting in considerable social disability. Until recently the development of faecal incontinence has been attributed largely to damage to the pelvic nerves. ... -
The effect of corticosteroid therapy on growth in Black South African children with nephrotic syndrome.
(1986)The most useful drugs in the management of nephrotic syndrome are the corticosteroids. These drugs are as well known for their adverse effects as they are for their therapeutic advantages. The two most common paediatric ... -
The effect of dietary egg on human plasma cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
(1990)No abstract available. -
The Effect of exhaustive exercise on lymphocyte apoptosis.
(2001)Post exercise lymphocytopenia is a well documented phenomenon. Studies have reported exercise induced DNA damage in leucocytes and have postulated a possible link to apoptosis. Five subjects of differing fitness levels ... -
The effect of genital tract inflammation on HIV-specific binding antibodies, IgG subclass and Isotype transudation.
(2019)Abstract available in PDF file. -
Effect of group exercise on anthropometry, nutritional status and health related quality of life of older persons living in aged care homes within the eThekwini Municipality.
(2014)Introduction: Globally, the prevalence of chronic disease is on the increase with cardiovascular disease being the leading cause of death. Worldwide the proportion of older persons aged 60 years and older is also increasing. ...