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The pearls and pitfalls of setting high-quality multiple choice questions for clinical medicine
Multiple choice question (MCQ) examinations have become extremely popular for testing applied knowledge in the basic and clinical sciences. When …
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Mastering your fellowship: Part 2, 2023
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Vertiginous dizziness: A primary care approach
Dizziness is an extremely common, yet complex neurological symptom that reflects a disturbance of normal balance perception and spatial orientation. …
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Paediatric palliative care for the generalist
Palliative care has been defined as 'the active holistic care of individuals across all ages with serious health-related suffering due …
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Perceptions of women enrolled in a cardiovascular disease screening and prevention in HIV study
BACKGROUND: The ISCHeMiA (integration of cardiovascular disease screening and prevention in the human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] management plan for women …
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A single-centred retrospective observational analysis on mortality trends during the COVID-19 pandemic
BACKGROUND: South Africa experienced high mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic. Resources were limited, particularly at the district hospital (DH) level. …
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An introduction to insulin use in type 2 diabetes mellitus
The benefits of the newer antidiabetic agents available for managing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remain indisputable, but many patients …
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Compliance of medical practitioners with diabetic treatment guidelines in West Rand, Gauteng
BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus is increasing globally and is associated with multiple complications. Guidelines have been formulated to standardise care among …
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Intraosseous line insertion for the primary health care physician
Early rapid access to the vascular system is essential in emergencies and is lifesaving. In this article, we will provide …
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Family physicians and the big question: A universal income grant for South Africa?
The South African Family Practice is a peer-reviewed scientific journal, which strives to provide primary care physicians (and their teams), …
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The effect of substance uses on antiretroviral treatment adherence in primary health care
BACKGROUND: Adherence to antiretroviral treatment (ART) is the primary factor determining how an individual responds to their treatment. Unfortunately, individuals …
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Gender-based violence – An increasing epidemic in South Africa
The South African Family Practice is a peer-reviewed scientific journal, which strives to provide primary care physicians (and their teams), …
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From the President’s Desk – Part 1, 2023
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The family physician’s guide to the private sector galaxy
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Improving outcomes in co-morbid diabetes and COVID-19: A quasi-experimental study
BACKGROUND: High-risk people living with diabetes (PLWD) have increased risk for morbidity and mortality. During the first coronavirus disease 2019 …
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Non-adherence to growth monitoring and promotion sessions amongst caregivers of children under 5 years in Polokwane Municipality, Limpopo province
BACKGROUND: Child growth is crucial for nutritional and health status; poor growth may result in stunting. South Africa experiences a …
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The role of family medicine and primary health care and its impact on the climate crisis
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Alexis O-ring wound retractor versus traditional metal retractors for the prevention of postcaesarean surgical site infections
BACKGROUND: Postcaesarean surgical site infections (SSI) remain a burden globally. The Alexis® O C-Section Retractor, a plastic sheath retractor known …
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Exploratory study on factors influencing the introduction of complementary feeding amongst caregivers of children between 6 and 24 months of age in Polokwane, Limpopo province
BACKGROUND: Complementary feeding should be introduced at six months to meet infants' growing nutritional needs. Inappropriate complementary feeding poses threats …
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One World, One Health: A growing need for an integrated global health approach
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