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Schizoglossum austromontanum, a novel new species from South Africa (Apocynaceae, Asclepiadoideae, Asclepiadeae)
(Magnolia Press, 2016)
A new species from southern Africa namely Schizoglossum austromontanum is described. Line-drawings, scans of the type material, images and a conservation assessment are provided
DDT exposure of frogs: a case study from Limpopo Province, South Africa
(Elsevier, 2016)
Amphibians are globally under pressure with environmental contaminants contributing to this. Despite caution aired more than 80 years ago of threats posed to amphibians by DDT spraying for disease vector control, no data ...
Intercomparison and assessment of long-term (2004 – 2013) multiple satellite aerosol products over two contrasting sites in South Africa
(Elsevier, 2016)
o build a long-term database and improve the accuracy of the satellite products used for aerosol studies, there is a need to carry out intercomparison and validation of these satellite observations with ground-based ...
Do public attitudes affect conservation effort? Using a questionnaire-based survey to assess perceptions, beliefs and superstitions associated with frogs in South Africa
(Taylor & Francis, 2016)
Globally, amphibians are among the least appreciated vertebrates and are often negatively perceived by the general
public. Such attitudes are particularly prevalent in South Africa, where fear, superstitions ...
The contribution of geography to Environmental Assessment (EA) practice and research in South Africa
(Taylor & Francis, 2016)
After 100 years of academic Geography in South Africa, the emerging field of Environmental Assessment (EA) has occupied an important position vis-a-vis Geography. In this paper the contribution of Geography to practice and ...
Risk factors and prevalence of Porcine cysticercosis in free range pigs of selected areas of South Africa
(Agricultural Research Communication Centre, 2016)
Taenia solium, a pig tapeworm, is an important zoonotic parasite common in countries with low standards of personal hygiene and poor environmental sanitation and control measures. Man is the definitive host while pigs are ...
Prescribing patterns of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in chronic kidney disease patients in the South African private sector
(Springer, 2016)
Background Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most commonly used pharmaceutical agents worldwide. NSAIDs are considered nephrotoxic and should therefore be used with caution or be avoided completely ...
Investigation of the coexistence of CKD and non-communicable chronic diseases in a PBM company in South Africa
(Taylor & Francis, 2016)
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health problem, with increasing global prevalence. Several factors could influence the prognosis of CKD, including comorbid chronic conditions. This study investigated ...
Students’ perception of the perceived availability and diversion of methylphenidate in a South African tertiary academic institution
(SAPJ, 2016)
Aims: To determine where residence students from a South African tertiary institution get methylphenidate for both appropriate and non-medical use, where they think they could get it and how easy they think it is to ...
Maximum potential cost-savings attributable to generic substitution of antipsychotics 2008 to 2013
(Elsevier, 2016)
Background
Schizophrenia is a costly illness to treat, especially during a time of escalating medicine inflation costs, putting a large economic strain on patients, their families and the community. Treatment, however, ...