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View article: Factors contributing to extended length of stay in the emergency department and potential strategies for improving patient flow in a central hospital in the Gauteng Province, South Africa
Factors contributing to extended length of stay in the emergency department and potential strategies for improving patient flow in a central hospital in the Gauteng Province, South Africa Open
Data demonstrated that 80% of patients in the ED wait an average of 3 days before transfer into the wards. This extended ALOS in the ED has consequences for patient outcomes and the quality of healthcare provided. Based on the findings of …
View article: Need for Speed: Lower mortality and earlier targeted treatment with BCID2 panel: Preliminary report from an Indian ICU
Need for Speed: Lower mortality and earlier targeted treatment with BCID2 panel: Preliminary report from an Indian ICU Open
Background: BIOFIRE Blood Culture Identification 2(BCID2) panel, a rapid molecular diagnostic platform, identifies the organism and its molecular mechanism of resistance within two hours of the blood culture bottle flagging positive. This …
View article: Early Online
Early Online Open
Background. The personal health behaviours and lifestyle habits of health professionals influence their counselling practices related to non-communicable diseases (NCDs). There is limited evidence on the prevalence of modifiable NCD risk f…
View article: Exploring the role of district clinical specialist teams in maternal health outcomes in a South African district: A mixed method study from 2012 to 2020
Exploring the role of district clinical specialist teams in maternal health outcomes in a South African district: A mixed method study from 2012 to 2020 Open
Background. High maternal and child mortality in South Africa (SA) necessitated the establishment of district clinical specialist teams (DCSTs) in all health districts in 2012, mandated to work in collaboration with district managers and h…
View article: Body composition estimates from bioelectrical impedance and its association with cardiovascular risk
Body composition estimates from bioelectrical impedance and its association with cardiovascular risk Open
Background: Screening for traditional risk factors of cardiovascular disease is well known in primary healthcare (PHC) settings. However, other risk factors through newer tools (such as bioelectrical impedance analysis [BIA]) could also be…
View article: Adolescent maternal mortality at a district health services over a five year period in South Africa: A retrospective study
Adolescent maternal mortality at a district health services over a five year period in South Africa: A retrospective study Open
Objective To determine the trend in adolescent maternal deaths and deliveries over a period of 5 years and 9 months (July 2014–March 2020) at the Ekurhuleni Health District in South Africa. Methods The present study was a retrospective rev…
View article: Poor Health Behaviour in Medical Students at a South African University: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study
Poor Health Behaviour in Medical Students at a South African University: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study Open
Background: Personal health behaviours and lifestyle habits of health professionals influence their counselling practices related to non-communicable diseases (NCDs). There are limited data on the prevalence of unhealthy lifestyle habits a…
View article: Feasibility of Provision and Vaccine Hesitancy at a Central Hospital COVID-19 Vaccination Site in South Africa after Four Waves of the Pandemic
Feasibility of Provision and Vaccine Hesitancy at a Central Hospital COVID-19 Vaccination Site in South Africa after Four Waves of the Pandemic Open
Background: As mortality declined significantly during the fourth and fifth waves compared to previous waves, the question of the future role of COVID-19 vaccination arose among both experts and the public in South Africa. Turning attentio…
View article: Elaeagnus Loureirii Champion - A New Record for India
Elaeagnus Loureirii Champion - A New Record for India Open
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View article: A New Variety of <I>Elaeagnus kanaii</I> Momiyama (Elaeagnaceae) from Garhwal
A New Variety of <i>Elaeagnus kanaii</i> Momiyama (Elaeagnaceae) from Garhwal Open
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View article: The prospect of social medicine in South Africa
The prospect of social medicine in South Africa Open
The term “médecine sociale” (social medicine in English) was first coined in 1848 during the French Revolution by Dr. Jules Guérin. It is a branch of medicine that focuses on the impact of social and economic conditions on health, disease,…
View article: Professional education and training of public health and preventive medicine specialists in Canada
Professional education and training of public health and preventive medicine specialists in Canada Open
Public health and preventive medicine (PHPM) specialist physicians focus on the population rather than individuals as their patients. These specialists assess the health status of a community and subsequently develop, implement and evaluat…
View article: Health innovation laboratory
Health innovation laboratory Open
An innovation laboratory or lab refers to a physical or virtual space that encourages the creation, development and implementation of novel ideas.An innovation lab can be referred to by many different titles, such as idea lab, innovation c…
View article: Poor cardiorespiratory fitness in first year medical students at a South African University
Poor cardiorespiratory fitness in first year medical students at a South African University Open
The personal health behaviours, including physical activity, of healthcare professionals influence their counselling practices as they relate to non-communicable diseases (NCDs). However, despite the importance of producing healthy, physic…
View article: Demographic Profile and Survival of Cancer Patients in a Tertiary Hospital, Bangladesh- A Cross-Sectional Study
Demographic Profile and Survival of Cancer Patients in a Tertiary Hospital, Bangladesh- A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Introduction: Cancer is the second leading cause of death and disability around the world. In developing countries, the problem of cancer is a substantial issue. Cancers like lung, stomach, breast, cervix etc. are more prevalent among soci…
View article: Change management for services redesign in healthcare: a conceptual framework
Change management for services redesign in healthcare: a conceptual framework Open
Introduction The introduction of process innovations in healthcare organizations faces challenges in knowledge sharing and incorporating best practices due to a strong professional autonomy, leading to resistance to change. The healthcare …
View article: Reactivity of a Dithiocarbamate-Ligated [W<sup>VI</sup>≡S] Complex with Hydride Donors: Toward a Synthetic Mimic of Formate Dehydrogenase
Reactivity of a Dithiocarbamate-Ligated [W<sup>VI</sup>≡S] Complex with Hydride Donors: Toward a Synthetic Mimic of Formate Dehydrogenase Open
Formate dehydrogenase (FDH) enzymes catalyze redox interconversion of CO2 and HCO2-, with a key mechanistic step being the transfer of H- from HCO2- to an oxidized active site featuring a [MVI≡S] group in a sulfur-rich environment (M = Mo …
View article: COVID-19 severity and in-hospital mortality in an area with high HIV prevalence
COVID-19 severity and in-hospital mortality in an area with high HIV prevalence Open
This study advances our understanding of severe COVID-19 in PLWH.
View article: National Strategic Plan for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases in South Africa
National Strategic Plan for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases in South Africa Open
National Strategic Plan for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases in South Africa
View article: National Strategic Plan for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases in South Africa
National Strategic Plan for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases in South Africa Open
National Strategic Plan for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases in South Africa
View article: Laboratory parameters associated with prolonged hospital length of stay in COVID-19 patients in Johannesburg, South Africa
Laboratory parameters associated with prolonged hospital length of stay in COVID-19 patients in Johannesburg, South Africa Open
COVID-19 pandemic preparedness requires hospital-based inpatient care to be prioritised in resource-limited settings, and availability of beds and prompt admissions are essential to ensure good clinical outcomes. In this study of COVID-19 …
View article: COVID-19 severity and in-hospital mortality in an area with high HIV prevalence
COVID-19 severity and in-hospital mortality in an area with high HIV prevalence Open
Background: HIV is moderate risk factor for developing severe COVID-19 and is associated with increased risk of COVID-19 mortality. HIV infection causes immune dysregulation characterised by progressive lymphopenia, chronic immune activati…
View article: COVID-19 severity and in-hospital mortality in an area with high HIV prevalence
COVID-19 severity and in-hospital mortality in an area with high HIV prevalence Open
Background: HIV is moderate risk factor for developing severe COVID-19 and is associated with increased risk of COVID-19 mortality. HIV infection causes immune dysregulation characterised by progressive lymphopenia, chronic immune activati…