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A Quick and Painless Reminder: The Pharmacotherapy of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Primary Practice
Rheumatoid arthritis, an auto-immune disorder, is characterized by chronic inflammation of the joints, synovial hyperplasia and bone erosion. These pathological …
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The straight and marrow - a primary care approach to anaemia
Anaemia remains a common global health issue with approximately a quarter of the worlds’ population affected despite universal initiatives to …
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Do we miss half of the injuries sustained during rape because we cannot see them? An overview of the use of toluidine blue tissue stain in the medical assessment of rape cases
The prosecution of rape cases is difficult due to the absence of eyewitnesses. McCauley found that the detection of vaginal …
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Publishing in predatory journals: Time for reflections
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Pharmacotherapeutic Options for Ophthalmic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is a common eye condition involving inflammation and in some instances infection of the conjunctiva. In the majority of …
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‘Treating a patient should be approached in a holistic manner’: collaboration of doctors and physiotherapists in the rehabilitation of people living with HIV
People living with HIV facing impairments and subsequent disabilities related to the virus and its treatment require involvement of a …
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Adult binge drinking: rate, frequency and intensity in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa
Background: Binge drinking (BD) is a significant risk factor for several acute and chronic illnesses, including injuries. This study examines …
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Depression among infertile women in Ogbomosoland
Background: Infertility is a major medical condition that affects many married couples globally and it has immense psycho-social impact on …
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Retrospective clinical analysis of adverse drug reactions associated with antiretroviral therapy in Tlokwe district, South Africa
Background: South Africa has the highest number of patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART) globally. Various obstacles were identified that influence …
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Practice of community-service doctors in the assessment and medico-legal documentation of common physical assault cases
Background: In South Africa, allegations of physical assault are managed primarily at the primary healthcare level, where they are attended …
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The pharmacotherapy of low back pain
About 60–80% of patients visiting a physician have at some stage in their lives suffered from low back pain. The …
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Medico-legal documentation of rape or sexual assault: are community-service doctors equipped for the task?
Background: Following upon two-year internship, community-service doctors make mistakes when they deal with evidence of medico-legal examinations in various settings. …
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An update on the measurement and management of cholesterol with specific reference to secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD)
Cardiovascular disease remains the largest contributor to non-communicable adverse disease outcomes. Treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease have evolved at …
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A study of the knowledge and practice of lifestyle modification in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Middelburg sub-district of Mpumalanga
Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common clinical conditions seen by family physicians in their daily practice. They …
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Listeriosis outbreak in South Africa: Are we winning the battle?
South Africa’s listeriosis outbreak has topped the charts as the largest outbreak in history. The first reported case of the …
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The bird’s-eye perspective: how do district health managers experience the impact of family physicians within the South African district health system? A qualitative study
Background: Health policy-makers in Africa are looking for local solutions to strengthen primary care teams. A South African national position …
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The diagnosis and management of depression in the era of the DSM-5
Depressive disorders comprise a range of conditions that can be viewed along many dimensions. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of …
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Mastering your fellowship (Online)
The series, “Mastering your Fellowship”, provides examples of the question format encountered in the written examination, Part A of the …
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Urinary tract infections in children
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in childhood and represent approximately 10% of hospital-acquired infections. It is clinically challenging to …
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Interrogating patient-centredness in undergraduate medical education using an integrated behaviour model
Background: Patient-centredness, an approach that puts the patient at the centre of the consultation, thus focusing on patients instead of …