Browsing Family Medicine by Author "Meyer, Helgard Pieter"

Browsing Family Medicine by Author "Meyer, Helgard Pieter"

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  • Active myofascial trigger points in head and neck muscles of patients with chronic tension-type headache in two primary health care units in Tshwane 
    Joseph, K.; Hitchcock, Sonia Anne; Meyer, Helgard Pieter; Geyser, M.M. (Mimi); Becker, Piet J. (Medpharm Publications, NISC (Pty) Ltd and Cogent, Taylor & Francis Group, 2016)
    BACKGROUND : The management of patients presenting with chronic tension-type headache (CTTH) can be challenging for primary health care practitioners. As with most chronic pain disorders, a multimodal management approach ...
  • Assessment of patients with chronic pain 
    Meyer, Helgard Pieter; Kenny, P.T. (South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care, 2010)
    No abstract available.
  • A diagnostic biomarker profile for fibromyalgia syndrome based on an NMR metabolomics study of selected patients and controls 
    Malatji, Bontle G.; Meyer, Helgard Pieter; Mason, Shayne; Engelke, Udo F.H.; Wevers, Ron A.; Van Reenen, Mari; Reinecke, Carolus J. (BioMed Central, 2017-05)
    BACKGROUND : Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic pain syndrome. A plausible pathogenesis of the disease is uncertain and the pursuit of measurable biomarkers for objective identification of affected individuals is a ...
  • Fibromyalgia syndrome : current concepts 
    Meyer, Helgard Pieter (Medpharm Publishers, 2006-04)
    Fibromyalgia (FM) is a recognised chronic pain syndrome that is diagnosed without any special investigations.This syndrome constitutes widespread pain in a specific distribution, for a specific period of time, as well as ...
  • The GC–MS metabolomics signature in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome directs to dysbiosis as an aspect contributing factor of FMS pathophysiology 
    Malatji, Bontle G.; Mason, Shayne; Mienie, Lodewyk J.; Wevers, Ron A.; Meyer, Helgard Pieter; Van Reenen, Mari; Reinecke, Carolus J. (Springer, 2019-03)
    INTRODUCTION : Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic pain syndrome. Previous analyses of untargeted metabolomics data indicated altered metabolic profile in FMS patients. OBJECTIVES : We report a semi-targeted explorative ...
  • Hydrotherapy and its effects on chronic pain intensity, physical functionality and quality of life in the elderly 
    Lombard, M.; Pretorius, W.; Hall, S.; Kruger, H.; Rossouw, France; Kruger, P.E. (Pieter Ernst); Meyer, Helgard Pieter (Africa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance, 2015-12)
    Chronic pain is often associated with impaired muscle strength and limited physical activity and performance, resulting in impaired physical functioning. This study aimed to determine whether voluntary participation in a ...
  • The impact of chronic pain on the quality of life of patients attending primary healthcare clinics 
    Rauf, Waqar-Un Nisa; Meyer, Helgard Pieter; Marcus, Tessa S.; Becker, Piet J. (OpenJournals Publishing, 2014)
    OBJECTIVES: The objective was to study the nature and magnitude of the impact of pain on the quality of life of patients with chronic pain. DESIGN: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional quantitative study. SETTING AND ...
  • Neuropathic pain - current concepts 
    Meyer, Helgard Pieter (Medpharm Publications, 2008-05)
    Neuropathic pain (NP) represents a common and diverse group of disorders with peripheral and/or central nervous system damage or dysfunction. Many patients report intractable and severe pain that is resistant to simple ...
  • Neuropathic pain in AIDS patients prior to antiretroviral therapy 
    Hitchcock, S.A.; Meyer, Helgard Pieter; Gwyther, E. (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2008-11)
    Objective. To measure the prevalence, severity and morbidity of neuropathic pain in AIDS patients, prior to the initiation of antiretroviral (ARV) therapy.Design. A prospective, cross-sectional and descriptive-analytical ...
  • Pain management in primary care - current concepts 
    Meyer, Helgard Pieter (Medpharm Publications, 2007-07)
    René Descartes (1596-1650) may be considered the first scientist in pain physiology. In his famous book De Homine (published posthumously in 1662) he described the transmission of pain signals via the nerves and spinal ...
  • Pain management in primary care: current perspectives 
    Meyer, Helgard Pieter (Medpharm Publishers, 2007-08)
    According to a 1998 World Health Organization Survey of 26 000 primary care patients on five continents, 22% reported persistent pain over the past year. Part of the problem lies with some health-care providers who have ...
  • Pharmacological management of fibromyalgia 
    Meyer, Helgard Pieter (New Media Publishing JHB, 2015-05)
    Fibromyalgia (FM) is a valid and common disorder of chronic widespread musculo-skeletal pain.
  • Practical approach to a patient with chronic pain of uncertain etiology in primary care 
    Salduker, Shaquir; Allers, Eugene; Bechan, Sudha; Hodgson, R. Eric; Meyer, Fanie; Meyer, Helgard Pieter; Smuts, Johan; Vuong, Eileen; Webb, David (Dove Medical Press, 2019)
    Chronic pain of uncertain etiology often presents a challenge to both patients and their health care providers. It is a complex condition influenced by structural and physiological changes in the peripheral and central ...
  • Prevalence of chronic pain in patients attending primary healthcare facilities in south-west Tshwane 
    Rauf, Waqar-Un Nisa; Meyer, Helgard Pieter; Marcus, Tessa S.; Becker, Piet J. (South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care, 2013)
    OBJECTIVES: Despite the significant biopsychosocial impact of chronic pain on the health and quality of life of an individual, as well as on healthcare utilisation, no published data are available on the prevalence of ...
  • Screening for adult ADHD in patients with Fibromyalgia syndrome 
    Van Rensburg, Roland; Meyer, Helgard Pieter; Hitchcock, Sonia Anne; Schuler, Christian Edward (Oxford University Press, 2018-09)
    OBJECTIVE: Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a common chronic pain disorder associated with altered activity of neurotransmitters involved in pain sensitivity such as dopamine, serotonin, and noradrenaline. FMS may significantly ...
  • South African guideline for the use of chronic opioid therapy for chronic non-cancer pain 
    Raff, M.; Crosier, J.; Eppel, S.; Meyer, Helgard Pieter; Sarembock, B.; Webb, D. (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2014-01)
    Chronic pain may have a significant impact on health-related quality of life and can be difficult to manage. In carefully selected patients, and as part of a comprehensive pain management strategy, opioid analgesia may ...
  • Versteurde slaap en lewenskwaliteit in vroulike Fibromialgie pasiente 
    Hoosen, F.M.; Govender, E.; Meyer, Helgard Pieter (AOSIS Open Journals, 2013)
    Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal disorder that mainly affects women. One of the main symptoms of this disorder is poor sleep quality. The aim of this study is to determine how sleep quality and quality of life are related ...