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  • Paediatric asthma 
    Green, Robin J.; Outhoff, Kim (Medpharm Publications, 2022)
    Childhood asthma has been with us for many years, and prevalence has been increasing. Asthma is the fifth most common killer in our country, and although it may not kill as many people as infectious diseases, the quality ...
  • A modern approach to cough management 
    Kandiwa, K.T.; Thom, L.; Schellack, Natalie (Medpharm Publications, 2022)
    Coughing is one of the most common symptomatic reasons for patients to consult their healthcare practitioners. Their coughing may be caused by various factors such as respiratory tract infections, asthma, inhaled irritants, ...
  • An overview of fixed-dose combinations of antihypertensive drugs in South Africa 
    Schellack, Natalie; Malan, L. (Medpharm Publications, 2022)
    Hypertension is a pressing global health issue, contributing to an increase in cardiovascular risk, as well as being the most common condition seen in South Africa. Lack of compliance with the prescribed therapy is one ...
  • Early intervention in acute upper respiratory tract infections 
    Bell, J.; Chua, A.; Eccles, R.; Salvi, S.; Schellack, Natalie; Wang, D.Y. (Medpharm Publications, 2022)
    Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are one of the most common diagnoses in the primary care setting across the world,1 with more than 18.8 billion cases2 occurring worldwide every year. Most adults will have 2–4 ...
  • Gastro-oesophageal reflux - an overview 
    Padayachee, N.; Bangalee, V.; Schellack, Natalie (Medpharm Publications, 2022)
    Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) presents with patients experiencing discomfort due to acid-containing stomach contents persistently being refluxed into the oesophagus. This condition can lead to serious complications ...
  • Hypertension 
    Schellack, Natalie; Padayachee, N. (Medpharm Publications, 2022)
    This article provides an overview of the changes that have taken place in the diagnosis and management of hypertension over the past decade. Hypertension remains a widespread condition seen in South Africa. The approach ...
  • Augmented reality technology : a systematic review on gaming strategy for medication adherence 
    Adetunji, R.O.; Strydom, Morne A.; Herselman, M.E.; Botha, A. (Springer, 2022-10)
    As global health concerns become more complex, technological intervention is needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal. This study explores the use of the internet of things (IoT) and augmented reality (AR) ...
  • The birth of an association : creating African leaders in health professions education 
    Cordier, Werner; Dreyer, A.; Keiller, L.; Manning, Dianne M.; Nyoni, C.N.; Van Wyk, J.; Wolvaardt, Jacqueline Elizabeth (Liz) (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2022-06)
    No abstract available.
  • An update on oral opioids for the management of pain 
    Ncube, Kgomotso R.; Schellack, Natalie (Medpharm Publications, 2022)
    Pain is an uncomfortable experience associated with various pathologies, including cancer. Advances in medical science have allowed for the development of effective analgesics, and opioids are the most effective in combating ...
  • Treatment of acute wounds and injuries : cuts, bites, bruises and sprains 
    Mlambo, Shamiso Shelter; Parkar, Hafiza; Naude, L.; Cromarty, Allan Duncan (Medpharm Publications, 2022)
    Acute wounds and injuries are a common daily occurrence, and their appropriate care is critical to healing. In South Africa, community pharmacists are often the first to encounter acute wounds and injuries such as cuts, ...
  • Early intervention in acute upper respiratory tract infections 
    Bell, John; Chua, Antonio; Eccles, Ronald; Salvi, Sundeep; Schellack, Natalie; Wang, De Yun (New Media Publishing, 2021-06)
    Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are one of the most common diagnoses in the primary care setting across the world,1 with more than 18.8 billion cases2 occurring worldwide every year. Most adults will have 2–4 ...
  • Wounds : an overlooked burden (Part 2) – Wound treatment : a daunting decision 
    Parkar, Hafiza; Mlambo, Shamiso Shelter; Naude, L.; Strydom, H.; Nakidien, N.; Cromarty, Allan Duncan (Medpharm Publications, 2021)
    Various types of wounds are encountered daily in medical practice, and due to the numerous treatment options available on the market, making the most appropriate choice of treatment may be a rather daunting decision. The ...
  • Isolation and antioxidant activity of 5-methyldihydroflavasperone from ethanol leaf extract of Guiera senegalensis JF Gmel 
    Ahmed, Mosa; Senabe, Jeremiah; Yahaya, Ewura; Fouche, Gerda; Steenkamp, Paul; Steenkamp, Vanessa (AOSIS, 2022-02-28)
    BACKGROUND: Guiera senegalensis (Ghibaish) is a medicinal plant extensively used in central and west Africa for the management of various diseases. AIM: This study aimed to determine the antioxidant activity of the ethanol ...
  • The pharmacological management of depression 
    Osuch, Elzbieta; Marais, Andre (Medpharm Publications, 2021)
    Depression affects nearly 350 million people worldwide. Local data indicates that approximately 17% of all South Africans will experience at least one episode of depression in their lifetime. Depressive disorders contribute ...
  • Throat infections 
    Padayachee, N.; Schoeman, N.; Schellack, Natalie (Medpharm Publications, 2021)
    Throat infections, referred to as pharyngitis, are most commonly of viral origin; however, bacterial pharyngitis does occur, in which case group A streptococci (GAS) is the most observed causative pathogen. Regardless of ...
  • Pharmacist-initiated management of antiretroviral therapy (PIMART) 
    Moodley, S.; Gray, A.; Schellack, Natalie; Venter, F.; Suleman, F.; Walker, R.B.; Choonara, Y.; Truter, I.; Maimin, J.; Malan, S.F.; Hattingh, J.; Meyer, J.C.; Demana, P.; Kotze, I.; Kubashe, N.; Komape, T.K.; Van Wyk, S.; Eksteen, M. (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2021-12)
    We the undersigned, a collective of pharmacy researchers, practitioners and academics, call on the Minister to consider the following points in response to the input made by the South African Medical Association (SAMA) ...
  • An overview of allergic conjunctivitis 
    Schellack, Natalie; Shirindza, N.; Mokoena, T.; Flepisi, Brian Thabile (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2021)
    Allergic diseases affect many people across the globe. They significantly impact on the quality of life of the people who are affected, creating personal and economic predicaments. Some of the most commonly diagnosed ...
  • A modern approach to cough management 
    Kandiwa, K.T.; Thom, L.; Schellack, Natalie (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2021)
    Coughing is one of the most common symptomatic reasons for patients to consult their healthcare practitioners. Their coughing may be caused by various factors such as respiratory tract infections, asthma, inhaled irritants, ...
  • The use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in sports 
    Schellack, Natalie; Ncube, Kgomotso R. (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2021)
    Of all medication, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the most commonly used in athletes. The high consumption rates seen in sporting disciplines such as soccer and endurance sports suggest that in addition ...
  • Evidence of the clinical efficacy of antiviral agents against SARS-CoV-2 
    Welman, Angelique; Outhoff, Kim (International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Allied Sciences, 2021)
    The highly transmissible SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, typically induces atypical pneumonia in humans by replicating in the lower and upper respiratory tract. It may also infect gastrointestinal and cardiovascular ...