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The effect of physical activity on the body composition and health related fitness of 9 to 13 year old boys
(North-West University, 2008)Physical activity plays a vital role in all children's lives. Physical activity prevents various life threatening diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, obesity, hypertension, cancer and many more. Physical activity ... -
Effect of powder particle and punch type on the physical and compaction properties of tablets
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)The main purpose of developing a dosage form or improving on a current dosage form is to ensure that the active ingredient present in the dosage form reaches the site of pharmacologic action. A dosage form must ensure ... -
The effect of pre-infection omega-3 fatty acid status on anaemia of infection and morbidity in tuberculosis infected mice
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is currently a major health problem worldwide, and despite improvement, mortality rates are not ideal. Since the immune response, underlying protection against TB is incompletely understood, ... -
The effect of protein and fat meal content on the insulin requirement of type 1 diabetic children
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)BACKGROUND AND AIMS : In type 1 diabetes, post-prandial hyperglycaemia remains a major challenge. Determining meal bolus insulin is mainly dependent on carbohydrate counting and the carbohydrate content of a meal. Recent ... -
The effect of selected hydroxy flavonoids on the in vitro efflux transport of rhodamine 123 using rat jejunum
(North-West University, 2005)Background: Multidrug resistance (MDR) is resistance of cancer cells to multiple classes of chemotherapeutic drugs that can be structurally unrelated. MDR involves altered membrane transport that results in a lower cell ... -
The effect of selected methoxy flavonoids on the in vitro efflux transport of rhodamine 123 using rat jejunum
(North-West University, 2005)Many orally administered drugs must overcome several barriers before reaching their target site. The first major obstacle to cross is the intestinal epithelium. Although lipophilic compounds may readily diffuse across the ... -
The effect of selected natural oils on the permeation of flurbiprofen through human skin
(North-West University, 2012)In pharmaceutical sciences, topical delivery is a transport process of an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) from a formulated dosage form to the target site of action. For most topical delivery systems, the skin ... -
The effect of several antiepileptic treatments on the fatty acid metabolism of Sprague-Dawley rats
(North-West University, 2008)Treatments for epilepsy encompass a wide range of drugs and dietary supplements and understanding their mechanisms of action is important for effective clinical use. Many structures and processes are involved in the ... -
The effect of solid-state forms on the topical delivery of roxithromycin
(2015)The skin is a very accessible and convenient route of administration for topical and systemic drugs (Williams, 2003:1). The only problem most formulators face is overcoming the barrier function of the stratum corneum, which ... -
The effect of soluble and insoluble fillers/binders on the disintegration and dissolution of drugs from directly compressed tablet formulations
(2002)Although disintegration is not always a prerequisite for drug dissolution, this process plays a significant role in the rate and extent of dissolution, especially in the case of sparingly water-soluble drugs (like furosemide). ... -
The effect of the glycaemic index of a pre-exercise meal on the glycaemic and insulin responses during acute exercise
(North-West University (South-Africa), 1999)Introduction : The objectives of this study were to examine the role of the glycaemic index of a pre-exercise meal, ingested 1 hour before an acute exercise test (15 -20 min), on the metabolic profile of elite athletes ... -
The effect of the growth spurt on strength, power, speed and agility training in boys during mid-adolescence
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Four physical and motor fitness components are essential to excel in sport, namely muscle strength, speed, agility and explosive power. Size and performance differences which are associated with variation in biological ... -
Effect of the transport medium composition on in vitro drug permeation across excised pig intestinal tissue
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)A crucial step in the process of drug research and development is the investigation of permeation characteristics of new chemical entities across biological membranes to give an indication of their pharmacokinetic properties. ... -
Effective interventions to improve quality of life for parents of young children living with type 1 diabetes : a systematic review
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)Many studies have shown a link between parental distress and the effect thereof on the successful adherence of the diabetes care plan, as well as the impact thereof on the quality of life for all family members. In this ... -
The effectiveness of micronutrient fortification of maize meal in improving the nutritional status of children
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Effectiveness of probiotic Bifidobacterium animalis DN-173010 in the management of constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome in black South African women
(2013)Background - Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a poorly understood functional gastrointestinal disorder and is a major cause of abdominal discomfort and gut dysfunction. IBS symptoms encompass abdominal pain, bloating, ... -
The effectiveness of sensory stimulation therapy to strengthen the well–being of operating room nurses
(North-West University, 2012)Highly skilled nurses amongst the OR team, are needed in the operating room (OR) to ensure optimal patient safety. Shortages in experienced OR nurses and a stressful working environment prove to have a negative influence ... -
The effectiveness of surgical face masks in the operating room : a systematic review
(North-West University, 2012)Surgical face masks have been designed to protect health care professionals from the splashes of the patients’ blood or body fluids and also to minimise the transmission of oro- and nasopharyngeal bacteria from the surgical ... -
The effectiveness of therapy dogs in a South African clinical context : a critical review
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Depression, loneliness, anxiety, isolation, and a lack of engagement and motivation are symptoms that are prevalent in the clinical context of South Africa. Patients in the South African clinical context face numerous ... -
The effectiveness of virtual reality in the clinical psychology context : a critical review
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Technological advancements have given rise to countless new forms of innovative technologies, among which is virtual reality. Virtual reality refers to a computer-simulated environment in which the impression is created ...