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Effect of African leafy vegetables on the micronutrient status of mildly deficient farm-school children in South Africa: a randomized controlled study
(Cambridge Univ Press, 2016)A randomized controlled trial was conducted to assess the effect of African leafy vegetable (ALV) consumption on Fe, Zn and vitamin A status in children. Children were randomly allocated to receive either a 300 g cooked ... -
Effect of an aerobic-based physical activity programme on physical fitness of 10-15 year-old girls
(AFAHPER-SD, 2009)Decreasing tendencies of physical activity among adolescent girls are indicated as contributing to increased health risks in this age group. The purpose of this study was to determine whether a 10 week aerobic-based ... -
Effect of chronic N-acetyl cystine administration on oxidative status in the presence and absence of induced oxidative stress in rat striatum
(Springer, 2008)Antioxidants have possible therapeutic value in neurodegenerative disorders, although they may have pro-oxidant effects under certain conditions. Glutathione (GSH) is a key free radical scavenger. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) ... -
Effect of continuous aerobic vs. interval training on selected anthropometrical, physiological and functional parameters of adults with Down syndrome
(Wiley, 2016)Background A large percentage of adults with Down syndrome (DS) are overweight and have extremely low aerobic capacities compared with the general population and persons with intellectual disability without DS. Previous ... -
Effect of emulsifiers and their liquid crystalline structures in emulsions on dermal and transdermal delivery of hydroquinone, salicylic acid and octadecenedioic acid
(Karger, 2010)This study investigated the effect of emulsifiers and their liquid crystalline structures on the dermal and transdermal delivery of hydroquinone (HQ), salicylic acid (SA) and octadecenedioic acid (DIOIC). Emulsions containing ... -
The effect of entrapment of a peptide in Pheroid® on pharmacokinetics and testosterone levels
(Elsevier, 2019)Goserelin is a peptide drug that suppresses levels of testosterone and oestradiol [1]. The current formulation is presented in a sustained-release depot with several approved indications such as treatment of endometriosis, ... -
The effect of ethanol and its metabolism on fibrinolysis
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The effect of experimental law variations on the super 14 rugby union tournaments
(Sabinet, 2012)The aim of this study was to determine whether experimental law variations (ELV) was effective in making rugby union matches more appealing to spectators by improving continuity. All the teams of the 2006 and 2008 Super ... -
Effect of fatigue on the movement activities of senior male Zimbabwean national rugby sevens players
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)The objective of the study was to determine the effect of fatigue on the percentage of time sevens rugby players spend on the movement activities during the two different halves of match play and to compare the percentage ... -
Effect of moisture content, temperature and exposure time on the physical stability of chitosan powder and tablets
(Taylor & Francis, 2014)Context: Chitosan does not rank highly regarding its employment as tablet filler due to certain limitations. Undesirable properties that limit its utilization as excipient in solid dosage forms include its hydration ... -
Effect of non‐surgical weight management on weight and glycaemic control in people with type 2 diabetes: a comparison of interventional and non‐interventional outcomes at 3 years
(Wiley, 2018)Aims To examine the long‐term effectiveness of lifestyle weight management interventions, recommended in clinical guidelines for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and obesity. Materials and methods Electronic ... -
Effect of penetration modifiers on the dermal and transdermal delivery of drugs and cosmetic active ingredients
(Karger, 2008)In this study the effect of 2 penetration modifiers, dimethyl isosorbide (DMI) and diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (DGME) on the skin delivery of hydroquinone (HQ), salicylic acid (SA) and octadecenedioic acid (DIOIC) ... -
Effect of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements on growth, psychomotor development, iron status, and morbidity among 6- to 12-mo-old infants in South Africa: a randomized controlled trial
(Oxford Univ Press, 2019)Background Evidence on the effect of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (SQ-LNSs) on early child growth and development is mixed. Objective This study assessed the effect of daily consumption of 2 different ... -
The effect of technology assisted therapy for intellectually and visually impaired adults suffering from separation anxiety: conquering the fear
(Taylor & Francis, 2019)Persons with an intellectual disability (ID) are at risk of developing separation anxiety (SA) and, if left untreated, this can be a risk factor for the development of psychopathology. The effects of an intervention, namely ... -
The effect of the Lifeplan® programme on the psychological wellbeing of a rural community in South Africa
(Elliott & Fitzpatrick, 2011)This study explored the effect of the Lifeplan® programme on a rural South African community's psychological wellbeing. Participants were adult Individuals (N=99) between 20 and 83 years (mean age = 43 years, SD=13.28). A ... -
The effect of the Pheroid delivery system on the in vitro metabolism and in vivo pharmacokinetics of artemisone
(Taylor & Francis, 2014)Objectives: The objectives were to determine the pharmacokinetics (PK) of artemisone and artemisone formulated in the Pheroid® drug delivery system in primates and to establish whether the formulation affects the in vitro ... -
The effect of training frequency on selected physical and hemodynamic parameters in the training and retraining of sedentary adult males
(sabinet, 2012)In the endeavour to apply exercise as a therapeutic or prophylactic modality, the health professional is challenged by the science of exercise prescription. In order to prescribe the correct "dosage" for a specific problem, ...