Browsing Pharmacology by UP Author "Marais, Andre"

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  • Additional considerations for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease 
    Marais, Andre (MedPharm Publications, 2016)
    Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a common condition worldwide. It is characterised by numerous upper gastrointestinal tract symptoms, but patients mainly present with heartburn and regurgitation. Various causes ...
  • The allergic eye 
    Marais, Andre (Medpharm Publications, NISC (Pty) Ltd and Cogent, Taylor & Francis Group, 2016)
    Allergic conjunctivitis is a common condition encountered by the healthcare professional. Several factors have been implicated as possible causes and almost all involve an IgE mediated immune response. Symptoms may vary ...
  • Alzheimers - or just senior moments? 
    Marais, Andre (Plus 50 Media (Pty) Ltd., 2015-05)
    The signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease differ from normal age-related changes. Declining memory starts from around 40, and it is normal to experience changes in memory as you grow older, but memory loss that disrupts ...
  • Clinical evidence in the management of swimmer’s ear 
    Marais, Andre (MedPharm Publications, 2015)
    “Swimmer’s ear” or acute otitis externa is a common condition involving the exterior part of the ear, including the ear canal and the pinna. Inflammation and pain are the main features, with bacterial infection mainly due ...
  • Common cutaneous dermatophyte infections of the skin and nails 
    Marais, Andre; Osuch, Elzbieta (Medpharm Publications, NISC (Pty) Ltd and Cogent, Taylor and Francis Group, 2017)
    Superficial fungal infections occur in approximately 20% of the population. Dermatophyte infections are mainly caused by organisms from the Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, and Microsporum genera, and should not be confused ...
  • Conditions frequently self-treated with herbal remedies by patients visiting a tertiary hospital in Gauteng, South Africa 
    Marais, Andre; Steenkamp, Vanessa; Du Plooy, Wim J. (Medpharm Publications, 2017)
    BACKGROUND : Herbal medications are used worldwide for a variety of diseases and conditions. Patients often elect not to disclose their herbal use history, or health care practitioners fail to enquire about specific ...
  • Conditions frequently self-treated with herbal remedies by patients visiting a tertiary hospital in Gauteng, South Africa : research 
    Marais, Andre; Steenkamp, Vanessa; Du Plooy, Wim J. (Medpharm Publications, NISC (Pty) Ltd and Cogent, Taylor & Francis Group, 2015-01)
    BACKGROUND : Herbal medications are used worldwide for a variety of diseases and conditions. Patients often elect not to disclose their herbal use history, or health care practitioners fail to enquire about specific ...
  • Evidence that changes the way you practise : the pharmacological management of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease 
    Marais, Andre (MedPharm Publications, 2015)
    Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is defined as a chronic symptom-based disease that affects the upper gastrointestinal tract, resulting in mucosal damage caused by the retrograde flow of gastric acid from the ...
  • Hypercholesterolaemia : from inauspicious to appropriate to detrimental 
    Marais, Andre (MedPharm Publications, 2016)
    Hypercholesterolaemia is a chronic disease that affects up to 53% of the global population.1 Lifestyle modification and early diagnosis plays an important role in the management of this condition. Various cholesterol ...
  • Important pharmacogenomic aspects in the management of HIV/AIDS 
    Marais, Andre; Osuch, Elzbieta; Steenkamp, Vanessa; Ledwaba, L. (AOSIS Open Journals, 2019)
    In managing HIV/AIDS with highly active antiretroviral agents, the historical therapeutic aim remains to maintain the plasma concentrations at a level above the half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) required for ...
  • Insomnia : what is currently available 
    Marais, Andre; Osuch, Elzbieta (Medpharm Publications, 2020)
    Insomnia is an important public health burden and is the most ubiquitous sleep disorder in the general population, requiring accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Sleep hygiene and cognitive behavioural therapy form ...
  • Joint pain and ageing 
    Marais, Andre (Plus 50 Media (Pty) Ltd, 2016-06)
    To wake up every day with some kind of body pain or stiff muscles is a common occurrence as one grows older. This can be attributed to a variety of conditions; some are related to an increase in age, while others may have ...
  • Malaria : know your enemy 
    Marais, Andre (Plus 50 Media (Pty) Ltd, 2019-04)
    The 25th April is World Malaria Day and in this article ANDRé MARAIS tells us more about this disease, its cause and its prevention. Malaria is a common and potentially life-threatening disease in tropical and subtropical ...
  • The many possible causes of dizziness 
    Marais, Andre (Plus 50 Media (Pty) Ltd, 2018-08)
    Dizziness or vertigo is a common complaint, which affects 15% to 20% of adults every year. The incidence increases with age and 70% of individuals aged 65 years and above will probably consult their general practitioner ...
  • The medical management of glaucoma 
    Marais, Andre; Osuch, Elzbieta (Medpharm Publications, NISC (Pty) Ltd and Cogent, Taylor and Francis Group, 2017)
    Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. The main characteristic features include optic disc cupping, visual field loss, and in most instances a raised intraocular pressure. Primary open angle glaucoma ...
  • Medication : your heart's worst enemy? 
    Marais, Andre (Plus 50 Media (Pty) Ltd., 2016-08)
    Current life expectancy, as determined by the World Health Organization in 2015, estimates males to live for about 71 years and females for approximately 73 years. On average, South Africa has lower life expectancy, with ...
  • The pharmacological management of depression 
    Osuch, Elzbieta; Marais, Andre (Medpharm Publications, 2019)
    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 ...
  • The pharmacological management of depression – update 2017 
    Osuch, Elzbieta; Marais, Andre (Medpharm Publications, NISC (Pty) Ltd and Cogent, Taylor & Francis Group, 2017)
    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 ...
  • The pharmacological management of erectile dysfunction 
    Marais, Andre (MedPharm Publications, 2015)
    The inability to attain or maintain a penile erection sufficient for sexual intercourse is a common problem experienced by a third of men over the age of 40 years. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a debilitating disease which ...
  • The pharmacological management of erectile dysfunction – Update 2016 
    Marais, Andre (MedPharm Publications, 2016)
    Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a trivial condition with a prevailing incidence worldwide. Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (PDE-5) have revolutionised the treatment of ED and are regarded as one of the most successful drug ...