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Biodistribution of a potential chemotherapeutic, dinuclearbisphosphinogold(I) dithiocarbamate, as determined by its 198Au radiolabelled analogue
(Springer, 2015)Dinuclearbisphosphinogold(I) dithiocarbamato, BPDTC, was previously found to have antitumour activity in vitro. 198Au radiolabelled BPDTC (radiochemical yield of 70 ± 6 % and radiochemical purity of[95 %) was used to ... -
The biology of homosexuality and its implications for human rights in South Africa.
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Biomarkers of nutrition for development—iodine review1-4
(American Society for Nutrition, 2014)The objective of the Biomarkers of Nutrition for Development (BOND) project is to provide state-of-the-art information and service with regard to selection, use, and interpretation of biomarkers of nutrient exposure, status, ... -
Biomechanical benefits of symmetrical strengthening of hip extensors among athletes: a review
(LAM Publications Limited, 2016)There is abundant literature encouraging athletes to engage in concurrent strength training. However, little emphasis is placed on the value of biomechanics with regard to symmetrical strengthening of force-couple ... -
Biometrology guidelines for the in vivo assessment of skin surface pH in nonclinical settings
(Springer, 2017)Skin surface pH plays an important role in the maintenance of skin barrier integrity and epidermal homeostasis. In workplace environments, myriad exposures may alter the skin surface pH and influence development of skin ... -
Biometrology guidelines for the in vivo assessment of transepidermal water loss and skin hydration in nonclinical settings
(Springer, 2017)It is becoming evident that assessment of skin exposure to physical and chemical stressors in workplaces should be accompanied by the assessment of skin barrier function at the time of exposure. “Real-life” occupational ... -
Black adults’ perceptions of healthy family functioning
(Taylor & Francis, 2012)This study explores Black adults’ perceptions of factors that contribute to healthy family functioning. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 18 Black participants between the ages of 26 and 54. They responded to a ... -
Black South African farm workers beliefs about HIV
(ELSEVIER, 2013)Black South African farm workers' context of an isolated lifestyle and lack of education and resources might lead to unique beliefs that influence their understanding and behavior regarding HIV infection. An exploration ... -
Blood glucose and nocturnal blood pressure in African and caucasian men: the SABPA study
(Elsevier, 2011)To investigate the relationship between nocturnal blood pressure and chronically elevated blood glucose to determine if these elevated blood glucose concentrations contribute to a non-dipping blood pressure, especially in ... -
Blood glutathione and subclinical atherosclerosis in African men: the SABPA study
(Oxford Univ Press, 2009)Background: Sub-Saharan Africans face an increasing burden of hypertension and related cardiac and cerebrovascular morbidity and mortality, making the identification of factors leading to early vascular abnormalities ... -
Blood pressure variability in risk stratification: What does it add?
(Wiley, 2014)1. In this minireview we address the predictive value of blood pressure variability, over and beyond level of pressure, in randomly selected population samples. All reviewed studies had sufficient power, long follow-up ... -
Blood pressure variability is significantly associated with ECG left ventricular mass in normotensive Africans: the SABPA study
(Nature Publishing Group, 2011)The prognostic significance of blood pressure (BP) variability has lately enjoyed considerable attention. The need for early markers of cardiovascular dysfunction is imperative in black South Africans who have a significant ... -
Blood pressure with nitrate exposure: back-to-basics with fresh fruits and vegetables
(Oxford Univ Press, 2017)Much as the advancements are changing modern medicine, systemic hypertension still remains the largest attributable risk factor for mortality worldwide.1 Each 2 mm Hg increase in systolic blood pressure (BP) increases ... -
Blunted neuro-endocrine responses linking depressive symptoms and ECG left ventricular hypertrophy in black Africans: the SABPA study
(Wolters Kluwer, 2014)Objective: Chronic psychosocial stress as experienced in an urban environment plays an important role in the aetiology of depression-related cardiovascular risk. It is uncertain whether acute mental stress responses aggravate ... -
Body composition in stunted, compared to non-stunted, black South African children, from two rural communities
(MedPharm Publications, 2012)Background: The objective was to compare the body composition of black stunted, and non-stunted, children, from two rural communities in South Africa, and investigate whether increased total and central adiposity is found ... -
Body composition, disordered eating and menstrual regularity in a group of South African endurance athletes
(AFAHPER-SD, 2009)This study investigated menstrual regularity, disordered eating, body composition in a group of female athletes, a s well as the differenc e between body composition and disordered eating in irregular vs normal menstruating ... -
Body image of highly trained female athletes engaged in different types of sport
(Hindawi, 2018)Background.The aim of the study was to evaluate differences in body image across different types of sports in highly trained female athletes. Methods. 242 female individuals, aged 13–30 years (M = 20.0, SD = 4.5), ... -
Body mass index cut-points to identify cardiometabolic risk in black South Africans
(Springer, 2017)Purpose To determine optimal body mass index (BMI) cut-points for the identification of cardiometabolic risk in black South African adults. Methods We performed a cross-sectional study of a weighted sample of healthy ... -
Body mass index vs deuterium dilution method for establishing childhood obesity prevalence, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Senegal, Tunisia and United Republic of Tanzania
(WHO, 2018)Objective To compare the World Health Organization (WHO) body mass index (BMI)-for-age definition of obesity against measured body fatness in African children. Methods In a prospective multicentre study over 2013 to ...