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The interactions of azure B, a metabolite of methylene blue, with 2 acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase
(Elsevier, 2014)
Methylene blue(MB) is reported to possess diverse pharmacological actions and is attracting increasing attention
for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. Among the pharmacological
actions ...
In vitro evaluation of the cytotoxic and apoptogenic properties of aloe whole leaf and gel materials
(Taylor & Francis, 2014)
Aloe gel and whole-leaf materials have shown biological effects with potential therapeutic
applications, and recently, their drug-absorption enhancement properties have been discovered.
It is important to establish a ...
Profile of the female athlete triad among elite Kenyan endurance athletes and non - athletes
(LAM Publications; AJOL; Sabinet, 2014)
Women participating in endurance sports are at risk of presenting with low energy availability (EA), menstrual dysfunction (MD), and low bone mineral density (BMD), collectively termed the female athlete triad (FAT or ...
Whey protein/polysaccharide-stabilized emulsions: effect of polymer type and pH on release and topical delivery of salicylic acid
(Springer, 2014)
Emulsions are widely used as topical formulations in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. They are thermodynamically unstable and require emulsifiers for stabilization. Studies have indicated that emulsifiers could ...
The availability of recreation policies and strategies for the provision of recreation service delivery in the North West Province, South Africa
(African Journal for Physical, Hea lth Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD), 2014)
The promotion of recreation and leisure through coherent strategies and policy development is a significant move towards changing the quality lives of communities. The unavailability of recreation strategies and policies ...
(Re)creating community: experiences of older women forcibly relocated during apartheid
(Wiley, 2014)
This article explores sense of community with a group of older African women, who were forcibly relocated during apartheid. The situation of a marginalised group, with a history of disconnection from younger generations ...
Cardiovascular risk stratification and blood pressure variability on ambulatory and home blood pressure measurement
(Current Medicine Group, 2014)
Abstract Variability is a phenomenon attributed to most biological processes and is a particular feature of blood pressure (BP) that concerns many physicians regarding the clinical meaning and the impact on their clinical ...
The relationship between iron status and adiposity in women from developing countries: a review
(Taylor & Francis, 2014)
Scientific reports have shown that iron deficiency is positively associated with adiposity. With the high prevalence of iron deficiency and obesity in developing countries and women being particularly affected, this review ...
The outcomes of a sportbased intervention on risky sexual behaviours among rural school-going adolescents
(African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPH ERD), 2014)
The spread of HIV infection in sexually active adolescents and young adults has been attributed to the increasing risky sexual behaviours including early sexual activity, multiple sexual partnership, and irregular condoms ...
Profile of the female athlete triad among elite Kenyan endurance athletes and non-athletes
(African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance (AJPHERD), 2014)
Women participating in endurance sports are at risk of presenting with low energy availability (EA), menstrual dysfunction (MD), and low bone mineral density (BMD), collectively termed the female athlete triad (FAT or ...