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An evaluation of the medical internship programme at King Edward VIII hospital, South Africa in 2016
Background: In 2005, the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) extended the duration of the internship programme to ensure …
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Atopic Dermatitis
The aetiology of atopic dermatitis is multi-faceted and affects our first line host defence, the skin. Atopic dermatitis has a …
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Factors influencing post-partum women’s choice of an implantable contraceptive device in a rural district hospital in South Africa
Background: A single-rod subdermal contraceptive implant containing 68 mg of etonogestrel, ImplanonNXT®, was introduced to the South African healthcare system …
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All headaches are not equal: A review of migraine as a state of brain dysfunction
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Grommets and swimmers ear
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Hands on management of muscle pain and injuries
Sport injuries and muscle pain can occur as a result of engagement in exercise and or organised sporting activities. These …
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Prevalence and factors associated with abdominal obesity among primary health care professional nurses in Eastern Cape, South Africa
Background: Nurses are key stakeholders in health promotion and obesity management, yet a high-risk group for obesity development. This study …
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of doctors at Jubilee Hospital, Tshwane District, regarding the syndromic management guidelines for sexually transmitted infections
Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a public health problem globally, but especially so in sub-Saharan Africa. They contribute significantly …
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Prevalence of healthcare-associated infection at a tertiary hospital in the Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Background: Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) are a well-known public health threat; however, published data on the endemic burden of HCAIs in …
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Typhoid ileal perforation in a semi-urban tertiary health institution in north-eastern Nigeria
Introduction: Typhoid ileal perforation is a very serious complication of typhoid fever and remains a significant surgical problem in developing …
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Practical approach to diagnosis and management of primary immunodeficiency diseases
The occurrence of primary immunodeficiency diseases (PIDs) is low compared to that of immune-mediated disorders of autoimmune or atopic origin. …
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Death and dying: elderly persons’ experiences of grief over the loss of family members
Background: Death is one of life’s few certainties and a universal experience for all individuals. When death occurs there is …
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The use of skeletal muscle relaxants in musculoskeletal injuries: what is the evidence?
Skeletal muscle relaxants (SMRs) consist of a heterogeneous group of medications with a side effect profile of concern. The aim …
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Complications of rhinosinusitis
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of healthcare workers about healthcare waste management at a district hospital in KwaZulu-Natal
Background: Healthcare generates a large amount of healthcare waste (HCW), which is complex to manage because of its variety and …
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An exploration of the reasons women give for choosing legal termination of pregnancy at Soshanguve Community Health Centre, Pretoria, South Africa
Background: Termination of pregnancy (TOP) is one of the most commonly performed gynaecological procedures in the world and was legalised …
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Mastering your Fellowship
The series, “Mastering your Fellowship”, provides examples of the question format encountered in the FCFP(SA) examination. The series aims to …
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A practical guide to the interpretation of PK/PD profiles of longer-acting analogue insulins. Part two: Insulin degludec vs. insulin glargine U300
Glucose clamp studies form an integral part of the early development of insulin therapies. Data generated in these studies are …
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Hazards with hips in theatre
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Anaesthesia for dentistry in children
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