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The nature of relapse in schizophrenia
(BioMed Central, 2013)
Background: Multiple relapses characterise the course of illness in most patients with schizophrenia, yet the nature of these episodes has not been extensively researched and clinicians may not always be aware of important ...
Thoracic posture, shoulder muscle activation patterns and isokinetic strength of semi-professional rugby union players
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2013)
Background. Shoulder injuries are the most severe injuries in rugby union players, accounting for almost 20% of injuries related to the
sport and resulting in lost playing hours.
Objective. To profile the thoracic posture, ...
Time-motion analysis via Global Positioning Systems that discriminate between successful and less-successful South African, u/18 provincial sevens rugby teams
(Sabinet, 2013)
Despite the popularity of Sevens Rugby, due to its Olympic status, very limited scientific research exists to date. Such knowledge may shed light on the physical demands that this sport places on the participants during ...
Drink lots of clean, safe water: a food–based dietary guideline for South Africa
(MedPharm Publications, 2013)
The purpose of this review is to summarise the literature that supports the importance of the food-based dietary guideline
on water consumption. General recommendations for total daily water intake are between 2 and 3.7 ...
Studies since 2005 on South African primary schoolchildren suggest lower anaemia prevalence in some regions
(MedPharm Publications, 2013)
The objective of this study was to report on the iron status of South African primary schoolchildren, as reported in independent studies
conducted since the last National Food Consumption Survey-Fortification Baseline ...
What is the ideal ratio of categories of nurses for the South African public health system?
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2013)
Present-day dilemmas and challenges of the South African tertiary system
(Clute Institute, 2013)
The Education White Paper 3 on Higher Education aimed to transform the higher education
system. Change within tertiary education included adjusting the size and shape of institutions, the
meaning of autonomy and ...
An introduction to the revised food-based dietary guidelines for South Africa
(MedPharm Publications, 2013)
Food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) are short, positive, science-based messages that aim to change the eating
behaviour of the general population towards more optimal diets that meet energy and nutrient requirements, ...
What is the research experience of young scientists in South Africa?
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2013)
The results of an online survey – the SAYAS Survey of Young Scientists that involved the participation of 1021
postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows from tertiary institutions in South Africa – were released in ...
Have milk, maas or yoghurt every day: a food–based dietary guideline for South Africa
(MedPharm Publications, 2013)
A national working group recently reached consensus that a guideline message for milk consumption should form part
of the set of revised food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) for South Africa. The message was formulated ...