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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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
De Abreu, Micaela; Nolte, Kim; Janse van Rensburg, Dina Christina; Swart, Xan(Frontiers Media, 2024-09)
Limited research exists on the health and injuries of South African senior netball
players. Senior netball players may be at greater risk of injuries and chronic
disease due to their age. To treat these conditions, they ...
South Africa faces the detrimental effects of problematic substance use. The
Community Oriented Substance Use Program (COSUP) is a research-based,
community-situated harm-reduction program. The International Classification
of ...
INTRODUCTION: Contracting HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B virus (HBV), and malaria
during pregnancy significantly affects the health of the woman, the pregnancy,
and the unborn child. The World Health Organization (WHO) ...