Search Results - "Aldous, Colleen"

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) disease diagnostic error in low-resource health care: Observations from a hospital-based cross-sectional study by Lukama, Lufunda, Aldous, Colleen, Michelo, Charles, Kalinda, Chester

“…Although the global burden of ear, nose and throat (ENT) diseases is high, data relating to ENT disease epidemiology and diagnostic error in resource-limited…”
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Segmented linear correlations between bone scan index and prostate cancer biomarkers, alkaline phosphatase, and prostate specific antigen in patients with a Gleason score ≥7 by Ebrahim, Tasmeera, Hadebe, Bawinile, Aldous, Colleen, Tinarwo, Partson, Nyakale, Nozipho

“…Abstract Technetium-99m methyl diphosphonate bone scintigraphy is relatively easily accessible for detecting bone metastases in prostate cancer patients…”
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Observed birth prevalence of congenital anomalies among live births at a regional facility in KwaZulu Natal Province, South Africa by Saib, Muhammad Zubayr, Dhada, Barnesh Lalloo, Aldous, Colleen, Malherbe, Helen Louise

“…Congenital disorders (CDs), defined as abnormalities in structure or function present at birth, are an important contributor to the disease burden in…”
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Chronic pain and masculine identity: life-world interviews with men at a South African Pain Clinic by Blackbeard, David, Aldous, Colleen

“…The purpose was to investigate experiences of men who were living with chronic pain in relation to masculine identity and their experiences of treatment at a…”
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Ten years of ear, nose and throat (ENT) services in Southern Africa: a scoping review by Lukama, Lufunda, Aldous, Colleen, Kuhn, Warren, Michelo, Charles, Kalinda, Chester

“…While ear, nose, and throat (ENT) diseases are a substantial threat to global health, comprehensive reviews of ENT services in Southern Africa remain scarce…”
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Wheel Replacing Pyramid: Better Paradigm Representing Totality of Evidence-Based Medicine by Aldous, Colleen, Dancis, Barry M, Dancis, Jerome, Oldfield, Philip R

“…Evidence-based medicine (EBM), as originally conceived, used all types of peer-reviewed evidence to guide medical practice and decision-making. During the…”
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Africa's challenged ENT services: highlighting challenges in Zambia by Lukama, Lufunda, Kalinda, Chester, Aldous, Colleen

“…Diseases of the ear, nose and throat (ENT) are common and are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. In many low income countries like Zambia, the high ENT…”
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Oesophageal cancer in South Africa: A scoping review by Ferndale, Lucien, Aldous, Colleen

“…Background Oesophageal cancer is an aggressive cancer that is endemic in certain parts of South Africa where it is the second commonest cause of cancer-related…”
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Diagnostic Differentiation between Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Cancer: A Scoping Review by Madela, Fusi, Ferndale, Lucien, Aldous, Colleen

“…Pancreatitis, encompassing acute and chronic forms, and pancreatic cancer pose significant challenges to the exocrine tissue of the pancreas. Recurrence rates…”
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Interrogating the lack of diversity of thought in the pandemic response that led to mistakes - holistic evidence-based approach to deal with future pandemics by Aldous, Colleen, Kruger, Hendrik G

“…The COVID-19 pandemic, triggered by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), rapidly became a worldwide emergency. How it was managed…”
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The high prevalence of muscle invasive disease among bladder cancer patients attending a regional hospital in Durban, South Africa by Mbatha, Siphesihle, Ramloutan, Vishan Mohanlal, Aldous, Colleen

“…Background: Muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) comprises 25% of bladder cancers reported in the published literature. It is associated with poor survival,…”
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Cardiac scoring systems, coronary artery disease and major adverse cardiovascular events: A scoping review by Premsagar, Preesha, Aldous, Colleen, Esterhuizen, Tonya

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Ten-year predictors of major adverse cardiovascular events in patients without angina by Premsagar, Preesha, Aldous, Colleen, Esterhuizen, Tonya

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Back to the Basics of SARS-CoV-2 Biochemistry: Microvascular Occlusive Glycan Bindings Govern Its Morbidities and Inform Therapeutic Responses by Scheim, David E, Parry, Peter I, Rabbolini, David J, Aldous, Colleen, Yagisawa, Morimasa, Clancy, Robert, Borody, Thomas J, Hoy, Wendy E

“…Consistent with the biochemistry of coronaviruses as well established over decades, SARS-CoV-2 makes its initial attachment to host cells through the binding…”
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Current Status of 68Ga-Pentixafor in Solid Tumours by Hadebe, Bawinile, Sathekge, Machaba Michael, Aldous, Colleen, Vorster, Mariza

“…Chemokine receptor CXCR4 is overexpressed in neoplasms and its expression is related to tumour invasion, metastasis and aggressiveness. 68Ga-Pentixafor is used…”
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Corrigendum: The impact, perceptions and needs of parents of children with epidermolysis bullosa by Chateau, Antoinette V, Blackbeard, David, Aldous, Colleen, Dlova, Ncoza, Shaw, Cassidy-Mae

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The impact, perceptions and needs of parents of children with epidermolysis bullosa by Chateau, Antoinette V, Blackbeard, David, Aldous, Colleen, Dlova, Ncoza, Shaw, Cassidy-Mae

“… Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a rare, incurable genodermatosis that presents with blistering and skin fragility. Complications can be localised or…”
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Flexion location of the first metatarsophalangeal joint and the location of forefoot bend in general purpose women’s footwear by Thompson, Anette T., Zipfel, Bernhard, Muzigaba, Moise, Aldous, Colleen M.

“…•By three dimensional laser scanning, the flexion location of the first metatarsophalangeal joint was compared to the flexion location in general purpose…”
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Firearm-related deaths in Gale Street Mortuary, Durban, South Africa from 2004 to 2014 by Shamase, Nonhlanhla B., Aldous, Colleen, Ntsele, Sibusiso J.

“…•Firearm-related deaths have decreased in Durban, South Africa from 2004 to 2014.•Males are predominantly affected by firearm related deaths compared to…”
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N-Acetylcysteine and Other Sulfur-Donors as a Preventative and Adjunct Therapy for COVID-19 by du Preez, Heidi N, Aldous, Colleen, Kruger, Hendrik G, Johnson, Lin

“…The airway epithelial glycocalyx plays an important role in preventing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 entry into the epithelial cells, while…”
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