• Bronchiectasis in children in a high HIV and tuberculosis prevalence setting 

  Juggernath, Pearline; Mopeli, Keketso; Masekela, Refiloe; Dangor, Ziyaad; Goga, Ameena Ebrahim; Gray, Diane M.; Verwey, Charl (South African Medical Association, 2024-12)

  BACKGROUND: Bronchiectasis, a chronic suppurative lung condition, is a largely neglected disease, especially in low- to middle-income countries (LMICs), from which there is a paucity of data. Post-infectious causes are ...
• Factors associated with the admission of moderate to late preterm and term neonates within 72 hours of birth at Dedza and Mangochi District Hospitals, Malawi : a matched case-control study 

  Hajison, Precious L.; Dzikiti, Loveness Nyaradzo; Chimatiro, Chancy S.; Tshotetsi, Lumbani; Mbale, Emmie; Makhumula, Blessing; Mwanjera, Godwin E.; Chinkonde, Jacqueline R.; Senbete, Mesfin; Nwosisi, Charles; Gohar, Fatima; Lufesi, Norman; Hailegebriel, Tedbabe Degefie (BioMed Central, 2024)

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• Men's involvement in maternal health in sub-Saharan Africa : a scoping review of enablers and barriers 

  Moyo, Enos; Dzinamarira, Tafadzwa; Moyo, Perseverance; Murewanhema, Grant; Ross, Andrew (Elsevier, 2024-06)

  BACKGROUND : Globally, there are about 800 maternal deaths every day, with low-to-middle-income countries accounting for most of these deaths. A lack of access to maternal healthcare services is one of the main causes ...
• T-cell phenotypes and systemic cytokine profiles of people living with HIV admitted to hospital with COVID-19 

  Van der Mescht, Mieke Adri; Steel, Helen C.; De Beer, Zelda; Masenge, Andries; Abdullah, Fareed; Ueckermann, Veronica; Anderson, Ronald; Rossouw, Theresa M. (MDPI, 2024-11)

  Whether SARS-CoV-2 infection leads to a higher mortality and morbidity in people living with HIV (PLWH) in Africa remains inconclusive. In this study, we explored the differences in the T-cell phenotypes between people ...
• Hepatitis B virus prevalence among HIV-uninfected people living in rural and peri-urban areas in Botswana 

  Anderson, Motswedi; Mangogola, Thabo; Phinius, Bonolo B.; Mpebe, Gorata; Aimakhu, Christopher O.; Choga, Wonderful T.; Phakedi, Basetsana; Bhebhe, Lynnette N.; Ditshwanelo, Doreen; Baruti, Kabo; Mpofu-Dobo, Linda; Othusitse, Lebogang; Ratsoma, Tsholofelo; Gaolathe, Tendani; Makhema, Joseph; Shapiro, Roger; Lockman, Shahin; Moyo, Sikhulile; Gaseitsiwe, Simani (MDPI, 2024-06-15)

  BACKGROUND : we determined the prevalence of the hepatitis B virus (HBV) amongst people without human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in rural and peri-urban areas in Botswana. METHODS : We screened for the hepatitis B surface ...
• Gestational diabetes and the gut microbiota : fibre and polyphenol supplementation as a therapeutic strategy 

  Pheiffer, Carmen; Riedel, Sylvia; Dias, Stephanie; Adam, Sumaiya (MDPI, 2024-04)

  Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is an escalating public health concern due to its association with short- and long-term adverse maternal and child health outcomes. Dysbiosis of microbiota within the gastrointestinal ...
• A study of the incidence of the corona mortis within a South African patient sample using computerized tomographic angiography 

  Naicker, Jade; Tshabalala, Zithulele Nkosinathi; Janse van Rensburg, Jacques; Masenge, Andries; Modisane, Obakeng; Matshidza, Steven; Mogale, Nkhensani (Elsevier, 2024-12)

  INTRODUCTION: Retropubic hematomas are a common development in cases of pelvic ring trauma and post-operative repair of fractures to the anterior column of the pelvis. Early detection and diagnosis of such events using computed ...
• Transitioning to quick response codes for patient information leaflet delivery 

  Singh, Githa; Brand, S.J. (Sarel); Steenkamp, Vanessa (Elsevier, 2025-03)

  BACKGROUND : The inclusion of a patient information leaflet (PIL) in medicine packaging is a legal requirement in most countries. OBJECTIVE : To evaluate the feasibility of using quick response (QR) codes for electronic ...
• Unveiling the link : the potential roles of vitamin D in keloid pathophysiology 

  Kotze, Jaco; Nortje, Evangeline; Phulukdaree, Alisa; Fear, Mark William; Wood, Fiona; Bester, Janette (Wiley, 2025-02)

  Keloid disease, a fibroproliferative skin disorder, is characterised by scar tissue growth that extends beyond the original wound boundaries. Despite advancements, current treatments, particularly surgical excision, often ...
• Knowledge, attitudes, motivations and expectations regarding antimicrobial use among community members seeking care at the primary healthcare level : a scoping review protocol 

  Ramdas, Nishana; Meyer, Johanna C.; Schellack, Natalie; Godman, Brian; Turawa, Eunice Bolanle; Campbell, Stephen M. (BMJ Publishing Group, 2025-02)

  INTRODUCTION : Inappropriate antibiotic use in (primary healthcare, PHC) settings fuels antimicrobial resistance (AMR), threatens patient safety and burdens healthcare systems. Patients’ knowledge, attitudes, motivations ...
• Development of water-soluble nanoformulations of novel pyrazolone derivatives and the evaluation of their antibacterial and antioxidant activities 

  Igbokwe, Nkeiruka N.; Ismail, Eman A.; Obakachi, Vincent A.; Ntsethe, Aviwe; Gamede, Mlindeli; Karpoormath, Rajshekhar; Faya, Mbuso A. (Springer, 2025-02)

  Poor aqueous solubility and stability hinder the clinical translation of pyrazolone-based derivatives despite their various biological activities. This study aimed to address these issues by developing water-soluble ...
• Knowledge, attitudes, motivations, expectations, and systemic factors regarding antimicrobial use amongst community members seeking care at the primary healthcare level: a scoping review 

  Ramdas, Nishana; Meyer, Johanna C.; Schellack, Natalie; Godman, Brian; Turawa, Eunice; Campbell, Stephen M. (MDPI, 2025-01)

  BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES : Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global health challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Understanding the knowledge, attitudes, motivations, and expectations of ...
• Clostridioides difficile hypervirulent strain ST1 isolated from clinical stool specimens obtained from three Provinces in South Africa 

  Shirinda, Hlambani; Smith, Anthony M.; Prinsloo, Ben; Kock, Marleen M.; Moodley, Mishalan; Ehlers, Marthie Magdaleen (Elsevier, 2025-02)

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• Para athlete concussion care following the Amsterdam 2022 International Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport : an urgent need for inclusivity within concussion research 

  Weiler, Richard; Dalton, Kristine; Guenther, Anna; Mitchell, Katelyn; Van de Vliet, Peter; Babul, Shelina; Blauwet, Cheri; Clarke, David; Dea, Jenny; Derman, Wayne; Emery, Carolyn A.; Fagher, Kristina; Gouttebarge, Vincent; Haider, Mohammad Nadir; Hunt, Tamerah; Lee, Kenneth; Lexell, Jan; Moran, Ryan N.; Pilon, Francine; Prince, Francois; Runciman, Phoebe; Smetana, Racheal; Verhagen, Evert; Webborn, Nick; Ahmed, Osman Hassan (BMJ Publishing Group, 2025-01)

  No abstract available.
• Methods for recording and reporting of epidemiological data on injury and illness in tennis : ReFORM synthesis of the International Olympic Committee consensus statement 

  Tooth, Camille; Verhagen, Evert; Pluim, Babette M.; Cabri, Jan; Bieuzen, Francois; Edouard, Pascal (BMJ Publishing Group, 2025-01)

  No abstract available.
• A proof-of-concept study to investigate the radiolabelling of human mesenchymal and hematopoietic stem cells with [89Zr]Zr-Df-Bz-NCS 

  Kahts, Maryke; Mellet, Juanita; Durandt, Chrisna; Moodley, Kinosha; Summers, Beverley; Ebenhan, Thomas; Zeevaart, Jan Rijn; Aras, Omer; Pepper, Michael Sean (SpringerOpen, 2024-11)

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• Real world experience with [99mTc]Tc-HYNIC-iPSMA SPECT prostate cancer detection : interim results from the global NOBLE registry 

  Tually, Pete; Quinto, Virginia G.; Omar, Yehia; Novruzov, Fuad; Yudistiro, Ryan; Sathekge, Mike Machaba; Currie, Geoffrey; Galette, Paul; Patel, Neel; Brown, Tracey; Bolland, Gabriel; Lo Bue, Rebecca; Cade, David (SpringerOpen, 2024-12)

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• CRISPR-Cas9-mediated IncF plasmid curing in extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli 

  Chen, Liang; Peirano, G.; Yen, Kelly; Wang, Bingjie; Terlecky, Austin; DeVinney, Rebekah; Kreiswirth, Barry N.; Pitout, Johann D.D. (American Society for Microbiology, 2024-01)

  IncF plasmids are commonly found in extra-intestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC) strains, serving as reservoirs for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes and virulence factors, persistently coexisting with ExPEC ...
• Source apportionment of PM2.5 and PM2.5-bound trace elements in Pretoria, South Africa 

  Howlett-Downing, Chantelle Margaret; Boman, Johan; Molnar, Peter; Shirinde, Joyce; Wichmann, Janine (Taylor and Francis, 2024)

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• Mass-gatherings in sport : medicine, leadership and mentorship 

  Hendricks, Sharief; Rotunno, Adrian; Gordon, Leigh; Ganda, Janesh; Zondi, Phathokuhle Cele; Derman, Wayne; Holtzhausen, Louis; Falvey, Eanna Cian; Janse van Rensburg, Dina Christina (BMJ Publishing Group, 2024-05)

  No abstract available.

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