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Extracellular matrix biomarker, Fibulin–1 and Its association with Soluble uPAR in a Bi-ethnic South African population: the SAfrEIC study
(Elsevier, 2015)
Background
Fibulin-1 and soluble urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) emerged as mediators in the development of sclerotic disease. SuPAR along with C-reactive protein (CRP) and albumin delineate ...
UNICEF training package for scaling up skilled community infant and young child feeding counselors: Zimbabwe experience
(Elsevier, 2015)
In the context of improving nutrition in Zimbabwe and other developing "countries, the need to build the capacity" of community–based healthworkers (CBWs) is well recognized.1 This capacity is needed to support mothers and ...
The stabilization of amorphous zopiclone in an amorphous solid dispersion
(Springer, 2015)
Zopiclone is a poorly soluble psychotherapeutic agent. The aim of this study was to prepare and
characterize an amorphous form of zopiclone as well as the characterization and performance of a stable
amorphous solid ...
Amorphous azithromycin with improved aqueous solubility and intestinal membrane permeability
(Taylor & Francis, 2015)
Azithromycin (AZM) is a poorly soluble macrolide antibacterial agent. Its low solubility is
considered as the major contributing factor to its relatively low oral bioavailability. The aim of
this study was to improve the ...
Clinical nursing and midwifery research priorities in eastern and southern African countries
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015)
Background: Because of the profound shortage of nurse and midwifery researchers in many African countries, identification of clinical nursing and midwifery research is of highest priority for the region to improve health ...
Comparison of Telomere Length in Black and White Teachers From South Africa: the Sympathetic Activity and Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Africans Study
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015)
Objective: Telomere length is a marker of biological aging that has been linked to cardiovascular disease risk. The black South African population is witnessing a tremendous increase in the prevalence of cardiovascular ...
A supervision tool to guide postgraduate students during research supervision
(Unisa Press Host: Dept Social Work, UJ, 2015)
It is not uncommon for postgraduate students to postpone or terminate their studies due to emotional and/or academic reasons. The purpose of this research–based article is to propose a specific supervision tool ...
Mental Health workers' coping strategies in dealing with continuous secondary trauma
(Unisa Press Host: Dept Social Work, UJ, 2015)
This study explored the coping strategies of mental health workers (MHWs) who are dealing continuously with traumatised children (younger than 18) and their families/caregivers. A convenience sample was used to recruit ...
n-3 Long-chain PUFAs reduce respiratory morbidity caused by iron supplementation in iron-deficient South African schoolchildren: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled intervention
(American Society for Nutrition, 2015)
ABSTRACT
Background: Although iron supplementation in malaria–free areas "mostly reduces infectious morbidity, it can sometimes increase morbidity" from infections as a result of the dependence of pathogenic ...
Low serum testosterone and increased diastolic ocular perfusion pressure: a risk for retinal microvasculature
(Verlag Hans Huber Hogrefe Ag, 2015)
Summary:
Background: Low levels of testosterone in men and changes in retinal microvascular calibre are both associated with hypertension and cardiovascular disease risk. Sex hormones are also associated with blood flow ...