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  1. Invasive cervical cancer and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection at Tygerberg Academic Hospital in the period 2003–2007: demographics and characteristics

    Invasive cervical cancer and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection at Tygerberg Academic Hospital in the period 2003–2007: demographics and characteristics

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: Abdiyah Diarra --- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, South Africa Hennie Botha --- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecological Oncology Unit, South Africa
    Background: Despite the prevalence of HIV infection in women with pre-invasive and invasive cervical diseases managed at the Gynaecologic Oncology unit of Tygerberg Hospital, there is a lack of local data on the effect HIV/AIDS has on invasive cervical cancer...
  2. Integration of nutrition support using the FIGO nutrition checklist in the <em>Bukhali</em> trial: a dietitian’s perspective

    Integration of nutrition support using the FIGO nutrition checklist in the Bukhali trial: a dietitian’s perspective

    Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Lethabo Mogashoa --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Shane A Norris --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Khuthala Mabetha --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Larske Soepnel --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Catherine E Draper --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
    The burden of malnutrition experienced globally, coupled with the increasing rate of micronutrient deficiencies, compromises the health and well-being of women during their reproductive years. Obesity places young South African women at particular risk during pregnancy, and increases obesity risk...