Prevalence and risk factors of chronic diseases of lifestyles in endurance runners by Language, Sarah

“…Type 2 diabetes was the most commonly diagnosed CDL (n=6; 3%). Waist circumference, systolic blood pressure and cholesterol were significantly elevated in the older age group. …”
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A descriptive retrospective audit of the obstetric conditions which occur in mothers of babies with neonatal encephalopathy at Mowbray Maternity Hospital in 2016 by Dietrich, Liesl Bertha Kay

“…Most CS (71.4%) were done for pathological CTGs. …”
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Analysis of driver gene mutations in oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma by Shipanga, Hendrina Nelao Mwiiwete

“…Oesophageal cancer (OC) is the eleventh most diagnosed cancer and the seventh most common cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. …”
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Physico-chemical properties of South African shales and siltstones in the context of geological CO2 storage

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Strategies in the Beaufort West region to mitigate the negative financial impacts of a drought by Parker, Robert Hamilton

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A Raman- and XRD study of the crystal chemistry of cobalt blue

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Adolessente probleme in 'n hoer sosio-ekonomiese gemeenskap : 'n maatskaplikewerk - perspektief by Brown, Jeanne M.

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Physical activity, physical fitness, functional capacity and cognitive performance in older adults: effects of interactive video gaming by Ramnath, Udhir

“…Pre-post measures included the 6-Minute Walk test, Dynamic Balance, Timed Up and Go, Grip Strength, Functional Reach, 6-Item Cognitive Impairment test and the Modified Stroop task. Most participants' highest level of education was at primary school level and the most frequent medical condition was hypertension in both groups. …”
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Hepatitis-B-associated glomerular disease : a clinicopathological study of Hepatitis B virus associated Membranous Glomerulonephritis in Namibian and South African children 1974 –... by Bates, William D.

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Hepatitis-B-associated glomerular disease : a clinicopathological study of Hepatitis B virus associated Membranous Glomerulonephritis in Namibian and South African children 1974 -... by Bates, William D.

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Are we intensifying the stigma? A content analysis of movies portraying mental and psychological illnesses in the Egyptian cinema by Mitry, Caroline

“…Selection criteria included: representation of the mental or psychological illness/disorder as the main character or issue around which the plot revolves, popularity of the leading actor or actress, and most importantly the significance of the movie in relation to the research questions of the study. …”
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META-analysis of microarray data to assess gender biased differential gene expression in hepatic tissue by ElBakry, Amira Salah eldin Mahmoud

“…Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the second deadliest cancer globally, and with an estimated 782,000 new cases in 2012, it is the fifth most common cancer in men and ninth in women. HCC is of particular concern in Egypt because of the high prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). …”
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Oxidation of waxes using microwave-generated singlet molecular oxygen by Beigley, John Robertson

“…For certain of the latter, a wax containing Oxygen groups is often the most appropriate type. While there are a number of such waxes that occur naturally, there are also many more in which the raw wax has undergone oxidation by chemical processes. …”
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Novel urinary and serological markers of prostate cancer using proteomics techniques: an important tool for early cancer diagnosis and treatment monitoring by Adeola, Henry Ademola

“…In Africa, Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most frequently diagnosed solid organ tumour in males and use of prostate specific antigen (PSA) is presently fraught with diagnostic inaccuracies. …”
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The utility of occlusion of the pulse oximeter trace in the estimation of systolic blood pressure during spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section: the effect of body mass index by Samuel, Theresa

“…Results: Concerning the most clinically relevant estimation, namely SBP during inflation post-SA: For Groups 1, 2 and 3, r = 0.56, 0.74 and 0.91; bias = -0.4, -2.9 and 0.8 mmHg, and limits of agreement = -27.7 to 26.9, -27.7 to 21.9 and -15.9 to 17.5 mmHg respectively. …”
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A modular and adjustable ptosis crutch as a non-surgical solution to elevating the upper eyelid of myasthenia gravis patients by Findlay, Megan

“…MG is characterised by fatigable muscle weakness of voluntary skeletal muscles with the most commonly affected muscles being the eye and facial muscles. …”
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Prevalence of gynaecological disease in women with an HMLH1 mutation in the Northern Cape province: Survey of a population with Lynch Syndrome in South Africa by Lerm, Marlize

“…Objective: Lynch syndrome, previously called hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), is one of the most common hereditary cancer syndromes with an association with gynaecological cancers. …”
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The effect of seminal fluid on TBx2 and TBX3 expression and activity in cervical cancer cells by Cooper, George William

“…Cervical cancer is one of the most common female cancers in Africa, both in terms of incidence and mortality, and is disproportionately prevalent in developing nations due to a lack of adequate access to healthcare. …”
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The role of genetic variation in VKORC1 and GGCX on warfarin response in a South African population by Cindi, Zinhle

“…Background: Warfarin is the most commonly used drug in the management of thromboembolic disease. …”
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Expression levels of miRNA-127 in a cohort of HIV-positive and HIV-negative Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma. by Olivier, Chera

“…Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma is one of the most common Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphomas. It is prevalent in older age patients but as of late there has been a rise in the younger population in South Africa due to the rise of HIV. …”
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