• Helminth parasites of impalas, Aepyceros melampus, in eastern southern Africa, collected during 1973 to 2007 

  Horak, Ivan Gerard; Junker, K.; Braack, L.E.O.; Gallivan, G.J. (Medpharm Publications, 2024-03)

  This paper summarises published and unpublished data on helminths collected systematically from 424 impalas at 11 localities in eastern southern Africa, from St. Lucia in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) to the Tuli Block in north-eastern ...
• How low back pain is managed—a mixed-methods study in 32 countries. Part 2 of low back pain in low- and middle-income countries series 

  Sharma, Saurab; Pathak, Anupa; Parker, Romy; Costa, Leonardo Oliveira Pena; Ghai, Babita; Igwesi-Chidobe, Chinonso; Janwantanakul, Prawit; De Jesus-Moraleida, Fabianna Resende; Chala, Mulugeta Bayisa; Pourahmadi, Mohammadreza; Briggs, Andrew M.; Gorgon, Edward; Ardern, Clare L.; Khan, Karim M.; McAuley, James H.; Alghwiri, Alia A.; Aoko, Oluwayomi Abolade; Badamasi, Habibu Salisu; Calvache, Jose A.; Cardosa, Mary Suma; Ganesh, Shankar; Gashaw, Moges; Ghiringhelli, Johanna; Gigena, Santiago; Hasan, A.T.M. Tanveer; Haq, Syed Atiqul; Ng’wiza, Jacob Emmanuel; Janse van Rensburg, Dina Christina; Kossi, Oyéné; Liu, Chang; Malani, Rinkle; Mason, Brett James Nairn; Najem, Charbel; Nava-Bringas, Tania Ines; Nduwimana, Ildephonse; Perera, Romain; Perveen, Wajida; Pierobon, Andrés; Pinto, Emília,; Pinto, Rafael Z.; Purwanto, Firmansyah; Rahimi, Mohammad Dawood; Reis, Felipe J.J.; Siddiq, Md Abu Bakar; Shrestha, Dipak; Tamang, Monu; Vasanthan, T. Lenny; Viljoen, Carel Thomas (Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, 2024-08)

  BACKGROUND: The Lancet Low Back Pain (LBP) Series highlighted the lack of LBP data from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The study aimed to describe (1) what LBP care is currently delivered in LMICs and (2) how ...
• The effect of coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination on pregnant women : a scoping review 

  Malamule, Mildred M.; Gundo, Rodwell; Mulaudzi, Mavis F. (AOSIS, 2024-12)

  BACKGROUND: Globally, reports have shown that pregnant women refuse to receive the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine. This has posed a significant concern given the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. AIM: ...
• Professional nurses' perspectives of an ideal performance management process 

  Ndlovu, Sibonelo; Van Wyk, Neltjie C.; Leech, Ronell (AOSIS, 2024-10)

  BACKGROUND: A well-managed performance management process can significantly influence professional nurses’ job satisfaction and improve patient outcomes. Conversely, ineffective management of the process can lead to ...
• Implementation facilitators and barriers of person and family-centred emergency care 

  Joubert, Mari-Louise; Van Wyk, Neltjie C.; Leech, Ronell (AOSIS, 2024-11)

  BACKGROUND: At the time of the research, the nurses in the designated hospital’s emergency department did not implement person- and family-centred care to the detriment of patients and families. They were, however, eager ...
• The anatomical location of the great saphenous vein at the thigh and ankle : a neonatal cadaver study 

  Van Tonder, Daniel Johannes; Kathrada, Ahmad; Lokhandwala, Adnan; Van Niekerk, Martin Louis; Van Schoor, Albert-Neels (Spanish Association of Anatomy, 2024-03)

  No abstract available.
• Anatomical analysis of proximal tibia : selecting ideal sites for pediatric intraosseous infusion 

  Van Tonder, Daniel Johannes; Al Safadi, Layla; Samaha, Paula; Suleman, Farhana Ebrahim; Van Niekerk, Martin Louis; Van Schoor, Albert; Van Schoor, Albert-Neels (Spanish Association of Anatomy, 2024-07)

  Intraosseous access is a safe and efficient method to administer medications to patients that require advanced life support when intravenous access is not easily available. This study aims to narrow down the ideal insertion ...
• Future proofing health in response to climate change and rapid urbanisation in Africa 

  Kamkuemah, Monika; Ayo-Yusuf, Olalekan Abdulwahab; Oni, Tolu (BMJ Publishing Group, 2024-04)

  Community oriented, integrated climate and health systems should include indigenous knowledge systems and capitalise on Africa’s young demographic, harnessing mobile technology to unleash a cadre of youth community climate ...
• Democratise and decolonise to decarbonise : how to reap health and climate benefits of transport infrastructure in Africa 

  Oni, Tolu; Thondoo, Meelan; Chikoko, Hastings (BMJ Publishing Group, 2024-11)

  Tolu Oni and colleagues argue that building healthy low carbon transport infrastructure in Africa’s rapidly growing cities requires addressing historical contexts, confronting power imbalances, and claiming transport as ...
• Body composition estimates from bioelectrical impedance and its association with cardiovascular risk 

  Kistan, Jesne; Wing, Jeffrey; Tshabalala, Khanyisile; Van Hougenhouck-Tulleken, W.G. (Wesley); Basu, Debashis (AOSIS, 2024-10)

  BACKGROUND: Screening for traditional risk factors of cardiovascular disease is well known in primary healthcare (PHC) settings. However, other risk factors through newer tools (such as bioelectrical impedance analysis ...
• Assessing the incorporation of Ubuntu principles and values in the interventions for the prevention of teenage pregnancy : a scoping review 

  Nyandeni, Sinethemba; Mulaudzi, Fhumulani Mavis; Sepeng, Nombulelo Veronica (Women's Health and Action Research Centre, 2024-10)

  Despite many interventions already implemented, teenage pregnancy remains a public health problem globally. This scoping review assessed if incorporating Ubuntu principles and values in the interventions for preventing ...
• Giving adolescent girls and young women a foothold : economic strengthening as a key protection strategy against HIV infection in South Africa 

  Hartnack, Andrew; Mcloughlin, Jenny; Pretorius, Anje; Hausler, Harry (Taylor and Francis, 2024-12-19)

  This paper focused on the prevention of HIV transmission for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), through a layered approach which included economic strengthening as a core strategy, especially for the most ...
• Blood pressure increases are associated with weight gain and not antiretroviral regimen or kidney function : a secondary analysis from the ADVANCE trial in South Africa 

  Manne-Goehler, Jennifer; Fabian, June; Sokhela, Simiso; Akpomiemie, Godspower; Rahim, Nicholas; Lalla-Edward, Samanta Tresha; Brennan, Alana T.; Siedner, Mark J.; Hill, Andrew; Venter, Willem Daniel Francois (Wiley, 2024-07)

  INTRODUCTION : Recent evidence has raised questions about whether newer HIV treatment regimens, including dolutegravir (DTG) and tenofovir alafenamide (TAF), are associated with increases in blood pressure (BP). METHODS ...
• Dairy intake screener as web-based application is reliable and valid 

  Piderit, Monique Cruz; White, Zelda; Becker, Piet J.; Wenhold, Friedeburg Anna Maria (Wiley, 2024-08)

  The “Dairy Diary” is a user-friendly web-based dairy intake screener. The reliability and validity are unknown. We aimed to evaluate the screener in terms of test–retest reliability and comparative validity. In a diagnostic ...
• Suicidal iron and paracetamol overdose : a case report 

  Vandoorne, Carmen Zenda (Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2025)

  A woman presented to a hospital complaining of drowsiness and body weakness. The patient reported intentionally ingesting about 30 ferrous sulfate tablets and about 10 paracetamol tablets after an argument with a loved ...
• Ready, set, go : medical preparations for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games 

  Snyders, Carolette; Derman, Wayne; Schwellnus, Martin Peter (Elsevier, 2024-11)

  In August 2024, over 4400 Paralympic athletes will gather in Paris for the Paralympic Summer Games—the pinnacle of every Paralympian's (Para athletes competing at the Paralympic Games) career to showcase their ability and ...
• Increased number of symptoms during the acute phase of SARS-CoV-2 infection in athletes is associated with prolonged time to return to full sports performance—AWARE VIII 

  Snyders, Carolette; Dyer, Marlise; Sewry, Nicola; Jordaan, Esme; Schwellnus, Martin Peter (Elsevier, 2024-05)

  PURPOSE : The aim of the study was to identify factors associated with prolonged time to return to full performance (RTFP) in athletes with recent severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. METHODS ...
• Countermeasures to reduce the risk of infections at the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games-a balancing act 

  Jooste, Marcel; Schwellnus, Martin Peter (Elsevier, 2024-11)

  The Olympic and Paralympic Games are a global celebration of athletic dedication and achievement, bringing together athletes and spectators from around the world. However, such large gatherings present public health ...
• EANM/SNMMI guideline/procedure standard for [18F]FDG hybrid PET use in infection and inflammation in adults v2.0 

  Abikhzer, Gad; Treglia, Giorgio; Pelletier‑Galarneau, Matthieu; Buscombe, John Richard; Chiti, Arturo; Dibble, Elizabeth H.; Glaudemans, Andor W.J.M.; Palestro, Christopher J.; Sathekge, Mike Machaba; Signore, Alberto; Jamar, Francois; Israel, Ora; Gheysens, Olivier (Springer, 2025-01)

  Please read abstract in article.
• Machine learning approaches to injury risk prediction in sport : a scoping review with evidence synthesis 

  Leckey, Christopher; Van Dyk, Nicol; Doherty, Cailbhe; Lawlor, Aonghus; Delahunt, Eamonn (BMJ Publishing Group, 2025)

  OBJECTIVE : This study reviewed the current state of machine learning (ML) research for the prediction of sports-related injuries. It aimed to chart the various approaches used and assess their efficacy, considering factors ...

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