Browsing Research Articles (Family Medicine) by Author "Okonta, H.I."

Browsing Research Articles (Family Medicine) by Author "Okonta, H.I."

Sort by: Order: Results:

  • Management of the patient with chronic obstructive airway disease (COPD) in a primary health care context 
    Govender, Indiran; Okonta, H.I.; Rangiah, S.; Nzaumvila, Doudou K. (Medpharm Publications, NISC (Pty) Ltd and Cogent, Taylor and Francis Group, 2019)
    This paper describes the incidence of chronic obstructive airway disease (COPD), the risk factors, staging, investigations and management of COPD. The differential diagnosis for COPD is also presented as COPD can be ...
  • Management of upper gastrointestinal bleeding 
    Govender, Indiran; Rangiah, S.; Okonta, H.I. (Medpharm Publications, NISC (Pty) Ltd and Cogent, Taylor and Francis Group, 2019)
    This paper will describe the common symptoms, signs and causes of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. We will then provide advice on the management of upper gastrointestinal bleeding at primary care level.
  • Review of parasuicide cases in a South African district hospital from 2013-2018 
    Bongongo, Tombo; Nkuinika, K.; Nzaumvila, Doudou K.; Adefolalu, A.; Okonta, H.I.; Govender, Indiran; Saidiya, Christian (Kamla-Raj Enterprises, 2020-10)
    Parasuicide is referred to as an apparent attempt at suicide without the actual intention of killing oneself. Its prevalence continues to increase at Brits District Hospital. The current study aimed to review the parasuicide ...