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The Experiences of Self-Injury Amongst Adolescents and Young Adults within a South African Context
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Cithra Bheamadu --- University of Johannesburg, Elzette Fritz --- University of Johannesburg, Jace Pillay --- University of Johannesburg,The aim of the study was to explore the experiences of self-injury among adolescents and young adults within the South African context. The participants were twelve university students who had self-injured in their adolescence (females = 92%). The data were... -
Evaluation of an underwater biopsy probe for collecting tissue samples from bull sharks Carcharhinus leucas
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Marine Science • Authors: R Daly --- Department of Zoology and Entomology, South Africa MJ Smale --- , South AfricaThis study evaluated the use of a novel underwater biopsy probe designed to collect muscle and dermal tissue samples from large (170–220 cm total length), free-swimming bull sharks Carcharhinus leucas. The biopsy probe tissue retention rate was 87% after 23... -
Unveiling the physical therapies
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: L Alford --- School of Allied Health Professions, University of East Anglia, United KingdomEither through referral by a medical practitioner or self-referral many patients with musculoskeletal problems receive some form of physical therapy. There are several highly trained professional groups who deliver this treatment. Due to lack of regulation, however, there are also... -
Focus group discussion with private sector doctors in the eThekwini Metro of KwaZulu-Natal on the management of HIV/AIDS patients
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: P Naidoo --- School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, South AfricaBackground: Highly active antiretroviral treatment (HAART) is essential in the treatment of HIV/AIDS; however, a holistic approach to HIV/AIDS management is important. This study was done to confirm the findings of two studies done previously in the eThekwini Metro of... -
A ten-year histopathological study of generalised lymphadenopathy in India
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: GC Kamat --- SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, IndiaBackground: Lymphadenopathy is a rather common clinical finding in a primary healthcare setting, and may be due to inflammatory lesions and tumours. Correlation between clinical findings and laboratory data is essential in arriving at a diagnosis. This study was undertaken... -
The quality of specimens obtained by fine-needle aspiration biopsy: does training make a difference?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: J Goedhals --- Department of Anatomical Pathology, J Thiart --- Department of Anatomical Pathology, G Joubert --- Department of Biostatistics, CA Wright --- Division of Anatomical Pathology,Background: The aim of this study was to determine the outcome of a one-hour training session on the correct technique of fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) by assessing adequacy of FNAB specimens received from clinicians at an academic hospital. -
A case that underwent bilateral video-assisted thoracoscopic surgical biopsy combined with left pneumonectomy
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia • Authors: S Inoue --- Department of Anaesthesiology, Japan Y Fujimoto --- Department of Anaesthesiology, Japan H Furuya --- Department of Anaesthesiology, JapanA case that underwent bilateral video-assisted thoracoscopic surgical (VATS) biopsy combined with pneumonectomy is presented. The patient developed hypoxia during the contralateral VATS biopsy. His hypoxia was treated with positive expiratory pressure (PEEP) to the dependent lung and apneic oxygen... -
The role of sentinel lymph node biopsy in cervical cancer: an overview of the literature
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: T J De Greve --- Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, L C Snyman --- Gynaecological Oncology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in southern African women. Although the FIGO staging does not include lymph node status, lymph node metastasis is an important risk factor for recurrence and death in patients with early cervical cancer... -
An evaluation of the diagnostic adequacy and immunocytochemistry of manual liquid-based smears in breast aspirates
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Epidemiology and Infection • Authors: A.L. Shebemba --- Division of Anatomical Pathology, Department of Pathology, C.A. Wright --- Division of Anatomical Pathology, Department of Pathology, J Bezuidenhout --- Division of Anatomical Pathology, Department of Pathology, P.T. Schubert --- Division of Anatomical Pathology, Department of Pathology,The aim of this study was to determine if the Syner-Med®/Cell-Solutions® liquid-based cytology (LBC) technique would provide adequate diagnostic material when applied to breast fne-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) specimens and to determine its suitability for immunocytochemistry. A prospective study was... -
Thromboelastography in mild, chronic liver disease: challenging conventional coagulation tests preceding liver biopsy
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia • Authors: LR Veronese --- Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, South Africa M Miller --- Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, South Africa WC Spearman --- Division of Hepatology, Department of Medicine, South AfricaPatients presenting for liver biopsy may have a deficiency of the synthetic function of the liver. They commonly undergo testing of their INR, which is used to decide if there may be a bleeding risk and if that needs to... -
Effects of atrazine on the endocrinology and histoarchitecture of the testes in African Catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822)
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Aquatic Science • Authors: PA Opute --- , Nigeria IP Oboh --- , Nigeria JE Asouzu --- , South Africa N Pilani --- , South Africa EF Mbajiorgu --- , South AfricaAquatic ecosystems often receive a wide spectrum of pollutants introduced directly or indirectly. The herbicide atrazine, an endocrine disrupting chemical (EDC), frequently contaminates potable water supplies and aquatic ecosystems. Studies suggest atrazine induced alterations in the neuroendocrine system along the... -
Clinical and ultrasound characteristics distinguishing benign and malignant thyroid nodules in Johannesburg, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Kershlin Naidu --- Netcare Waterfall City Hospital, South Africa Victoria Saksenberg --- Netcare Waterfall City Hospital, South Africa Nasrin Goolam Mahyoodeen --- Netcare Waterfall City Hospital, South Africa