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Drug-related problems among geriatric outpatients at a public sector hospital : an intervention study.
(2000)
Introduction: Although drug-related problems (DRPs) are known to be prevalent in elderly patients, there are not many studies that have been performed in geriatric outpatients at public health facilities in South Africa. ...
A Comparison of upper and lower limb exercise in canoeists using the heart rate and oxygen consumption relationship
(2003)
The heart rate achieved with maximal upper limb exercise is quoted as being on average thirteen beats per minute lower than when performing maximal leg exercise. Many canoeists use heart rate monitors during training and ...
Physiotherapy rehabilitation in the context of HIV and disability in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2012)
Aim: The purpose of this study was to describe the experiences of people living with the human immunodeficiency virus who underwent a physiotherapy rehabilitation programme, with the aim of informing and improving future ...
The Effect of exhaustive exercise on lymphocyte apoptosis.
(2001)
Post exercise lymphocytopenia is a well documented phenomenon. Studies have reported exercise induced DNA damage in leucocytes and have postulated a possible link to apoptosis. Five subjects of differing fitness levels ...
An evaluation of the criteria and procedures used for selection of occupational therapy students at South African universities.
(1997)
The existing selection criteria and procedures applied at universities training occupational
therapists in South Africa are not meeting the country's need for selecting students who
adequately fulfill the demographic mix ...
Test translation in a South African context using the peabody picture vocabulary test-revised.
(1994)
This study explored the feasibility of using test
translation to adapt a standard English vocabulary test for
Zulu speakers. It was motivated by the difficulties
associated with assessing speakers of the African ...
Role of massage and stretching in recovery from exercise and in delayed onset muscle soreness.
(1997)
Adequate recovery from intense exercise is essential to optimise performance and reduce the
associated symptoms of tiredness, fatigue and lethargy. The purpose of the study was to :-
i. investigate the effects of massage ...
The influence of an abductor pollicis longus strengthening program on the symptoms experienced by elderly females presenting with early stage osteoarthritis of the 1st carpo-metacarpal joint : a pilot study for an experimental pre-test/post-test design.
(2014)
Introduction: Elderly females are predominantly left impaired by the degenerative impact which osteoarthritis has on the 1st CMC joint. Research supports the successful implementation of early stage conservative management.
Aim: ...
An investigation into the effects and possible mechanisms of action of cimetidine and ranitidine on the sexual behaviour of male rats.
(1985)
The development of a new class of antihistamines, the
H2-receptor antagonists, introduced a new era in the
treatment of peptic ulcer diseases. Cimetidine, the first
clinically effective H2-blocker, was introduced ...
Antimicrobial and chemical analyses of selected bulbine species.
(2000)
The use of plant materials for the treatment of various diseases is very common in African countries. As traditional medicine used by the rural people does not always have a proper scientific basis, research programmes ...