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Rural realities in service provision for substance abuse: a qualitative study in uMkhanyakude district, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Background: Substance abuse is recognised as a worldwide concern, contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality in South Africa. There is …
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Colds and flu – an overview of the management
The common cold and flu are two very different viruses that share very similar symptoms. The common cold is a …
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An overview of the management of muscle pain and injuries
Sport injuries and muscle pain can occur as a result of engagement in exercise and or organized sporting activities. These …
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Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic conjunctivitis is a condition characterized by conjunctival inflammation caused by airborne allergens. The symptoms include: itching, excessive lacrimation, discharge, …
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Women who give birth before arriving at National District Hospital in Bloemfontein, Free State
Background: Birth before arrival (BBA) contributes to the neonatal death rate in South Africa. This study aimed to determine the …
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Knowledge, attitude and practices of South African healthcare professionals towards complementary and alternative medicine use for atopic eczema – a descriptive survey
Background: Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) are used widely for treating atopic eczema (AE), commonly in conjunction with conventional medicines …
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The emergency management of a rape case in a nutshell: adolescent and adult cases
The management of a rape case in the emergency department is shrouded in an unacceptable level of lack of confidence. …
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Restoring the Architecture: A Rapid Clinical Perspective on Bone-Mineral Density and Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a highly prevalent and debilitating condition that contributes to the risk of fracture in both women and men. …
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Migraine headaches in a nutshell
This article aims to provide a concise, high-level overview of the classification, management and treatment of migraine. Migraine is a …
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The pharmacological management of depression – Update 2017
Depression affects nearly 350 million people worldwide. Local data indicates that approximately 17% of all South Africans will experience at …
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Travel vaccines: information for health care workers
Travel and volume of passengers and goods carried continue to expand in reach as more sophisticated air, sea and land …
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An assessment of the integrated nutrition programme for malnourished children aged six months to five years at primary healthcare facilities in Mangaung, Free State, South Africa
Background: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), malnutrition can be linked to 45% of deaths in children under the …
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The eventual outcome of patients who had lower limb amputations due to peripheral vascular disease at Pelonomi Hospital, Bloemfontein
Background: Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) presenting with irreversible lower limb pathology has a high morbidity and mortality rate. This study …
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Evaluation of the prevention of mother-to-child transmission programme at a primary health care centre in South Africa
Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of the HIV programme at Levai Mbatha Community …
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Multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB): Current situation in South Africa
Multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is a form of tuberculosis (TB) infection which is resistant to treatment with at least two of …
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Nutritional status and metabolic risk in HIV-infected university students: challenges in their monitoring and management
Objective: This study aims to describe challenges in the management of HIV-infected university students focusing on their nutritional status and …
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Guidelines for the management of Acne Vulgaris
Background: Acne vulgaris is a very common skin condition that, in the vast majority, can and should be effectively managed …
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Prevalence and factors associated with tobacco use among adults attending selected healthcare facilities in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa
Aim: Tobacco use increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, premature death and certain cancers. This study investigated the prevalence and …
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Family medicine in South Africa: exploring future scenarios
This paper reports on a workshop held at the 19th National Family Practitioners Conference in August 2016. The aim of …
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A new health care profession in rural district hospitals: a case study of the introduction of Clinical Associates in Shongwe hospital
Background: One of the reasons to develop training courses for medical mid-level workers in South Africa is a shortage of …