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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)

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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)

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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)

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