Steyn, Marilize; Claassen, Nicolaas; Forbes, Patricia B.C.(National Association for Clean Air, 2023)
The negative health and socio-economic impacts of emissions associated with domestic fuel burning are widely recognized. Although
there has been much progress in the provision of electricity to households in South Africa, ...
INTRODUCTION : The purpose of this study is to establish the efficacy of Yonsei point in
the treatment of a gummy smile in a White South African population. The accurate
surface anatomy criteria in relation to the ...
OBJECTIVES : To compare an ormocer with a first generation ormocer‐based
composite and a nanocomposite in terms of surface roughness, surface hardness,
and microleakage.
MATERIALS AND METHODS : An ormocer (Admira Fusion), ...
Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus; Vorster, Martin; Buchanan, Glynn Dale(Wiley, 2023-05)
Dens evaginatus (DE) is an uncommon anomaly affecting mandibular premolars,
frequently requiring endodontic intervention. This report documents the treatment
of an immature mandibular premolar presenting with DE. Early ...
Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva is a rare condition with an estimated prevalence
of one in two million individuals. The condition is characterized by widespread
heterotrophic ossification of skeletal muscles and ...
Van der Vyver, Petrus Jacobus; Potgieter, Nicoline; Vorster, Martin(Wiley, 2024-01)
This case report focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of a maxillary lateral
incisor affected by a talon cusp, a rare developmental dental anomaly. The case
presented with irreversible pulpitis and an immature apex. ...
Todorovic, Vladimir S.; Postma, Thomas Corne; Hoffman, Jakobus; Van Zyl, Andre W.(Wiley, 2023-04)
OBJECTIVE : Anterior maxillary immediate implant placement has become a popular
procedure. It has aesthetic and functional risks. A prerequisite for success is sufficient
alveolar bone for primary stability. Many cone-beam ...
BACKGROUND : In this study, we compared admission incidence risk and the risk of mortality in the Omicron BA.4/BA.5 wave to
previous waves.
METHODS : Data from South Africa’s SARS-CoV-2 case linelist, national COVID-19 ...
Congenitalgiant orbital tumors in infancy are relatively rare, especially when the tumors are associated with significant
intracranial extension. We describe the use of a transorbital neuroendoscopy-assisted resection of ...
Peta, Kimberly; Durandt, Chrisna; Van Heerden, M.B. (Marlene); Joubert, Anna Margaretha; Pepper, Michael Sean; Ambele, Melvin Anyasi(Wiley, 2023-10)
The prevalence of breast cancer (BC) continues to increase and is the leading cause
of cancer deaths in many countries. Numerous in vitro and in vivo studies have
demonstrated that 2‐methoxyestradiol (2‐ME) has ...
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the top cause of mortality and a main contributor to
disability globally. The evidence so far is varied on whether cold or heat modifies the CVD effects
of air pollution. Weather conditions ...
PURPOSE : The study explored whether an asynchronous short online course in mental health well-being and resilience for healthcare workers (HCWs) showed improved self-reported results among participants during the second ...
Neurokinin B (NKB), a recently discovered neuropeptide, plays a crucial role in regulating the kiss-GnRH neurons in vertebrate's brain. NKB is also characterized in gonadal tissues; however, its role in gonads is poorly ...
The metastatic behavior of melanoma has accentuated the need for specific therapy
targets. Compounds, namely L‐kynurenine (L‐kyn), quinolinic acid (Quin), and kynurenic
acid (KA) previously displayed antiproliferative ...
Commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) in child sex work is
reportedly rising in Zimbabwe. While children of both sexes are affected, more
females than males are forced to engage in sexual acts in exchange for ...
Van Heerden, David; Klima, Stefanie; Van den Bout, Iman(Elsevier, 2024-02)
The nuclear envelope separates the genome from the cytoplasmic environment. However, the nuclear envelope is also physically associated with the genome and exerts influence on gene expression and genome modification. The ...
Numerous positron emission tomography (PET) targets for detection and staging of hepatocellular
cancer have been developed in recent years. Hepatocellular carcinomas (HCCs) are clinically
and pathologically heterogeneous ...
The advancement of HIV treatment has led to increased life expectancy. However, people
living with HIV (PLWH) are at a higher risk of developing colorectal cancers. Chronic inflammation
has a key role in oncogenesis, ...