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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, ... -
The effect of varying degrees of compression from elastic vs plastic wrap on quadriceps intramuscular temperature during wetted ice application
(Wiley, 2019)The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of wetted ice bag, applied with high compression elastic wrap or held in place with low compression plastic wrap, on reducing vastus lateralis intramuscular ... -
The effect of visual therapy on 7- to 8-year old children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
(LAM Publications, 2017)Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) are heterogeneous regarding underlying problems, which include ocular motor control deficiencies. Poor ocular motor control show relationships with motor coordination ... -
The effect of visual therapy on the ocular motor control of seven- to eight-year-old children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
(Elsevier, 2013)The aims of this study were to determine the extent of ocular, motor control problems and the effect of visual therapy on such problems, among seven- to eight-year-old children diagnosed with DCD. Thirty-two, children with ... -
Effective interactions: communication and high levels of marital satisfaction
(Taylor & Francis, 2018)Of all the significant relationships in the lives of human-beings, the marital relationship remains one of the most central and important to their well-being. For this rapid review the authors accessed four online databases ... -
Effects of a community-based multicomponent positive psychology intervention on mental health of rural adults in Ghana
(2020)Background There is growing evidence that positive psychology interventions (PPIs) enhance positive mental health and lead to a decrease in symptoms of psychopathology. This study examines the effectiveness of a 10‐week ... -
Effects of a multi-micronutrient-fortified beverage, with and without sugar, on growth and cognition in South African schoolchildren: a randomised, double-blind, controlled intervention
(Cambridge University Press, 2013)Little is known about the effects of combined micronutrient and sugar consumption on growth and cognition. In the present study, we investigated the effects of micronutrients and sugar, alone and in combination, in a ... -
Effects of acute and chronic stress on the L-arginine nitric oxide pathway in black and white South Africans: the sympathetic activity and ambulatory blood pressure in Africans study
(Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2013)OBJECTIVE: This study investigated the impact of stress on effectors of the L-arginine/nitric oxide (NO) system including the endogenous inhibitor asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA). METHODS: Black (n = 168) and white ... -
Effects of an after-school physical activity programme on aerobic fitness and physical activity levels of adolescents from a disadvantaged community: PLAY study
(Sabinet, 2013)This article reports on the findings of a quasi-experimental study undertaken to determine the effects of an after-school physical activity intervention programme on the aerobic fitness and physical activity levels (PA ... -
The effects of an artificially enhanced clinoptilolite in patients with irritable bowel syndrome
(Medpharm Publications, 2017)Background: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders presenting in clinical practice. IBS is a functional bowel disorder in which abdominal pain or discomfort is associated with ... -
The effects of an enhanced quality Physical Education programme on the physical activity levels of Grade 7 learners in Potchefstroom, South Africa
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)Background: The absence of Physical Education (PE) from the South African school curriculum before its reintroduction in recent years contributed to health concerns regarding the low physical activity (PA) levels of children ... -
The effects of an infant calming intervention on mothers' parenting self-efficacy and satisfaction during the postpartum period a randomized controlled trial
(Wolters Kluwer, 2020)The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a behavioral infant calming technique to support mothers' parenting self-efficacy and parenting satisfaction. The methods of this randomized controlled trial are based ...