Search Results - "Esterhuizen, T M"

Prediction of hematocrit decline and the impact of peri-operative fluid use in lumbar spinal fusion surgery by Walker, I. S., Vlok, A. J., Esterhuizen, T. M., van der Horst, A.

“…Purpose Peri-operative blood loss unaccounted for and post-operative hematocrit decline could have a significant impact on the outcome of elective spinal…”
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Research involvement among undergraduate health sciences students: a cross-sectional study by Bovijn, J, Kajee, N, Esterhuizen, T M, Van Schalkwyk, S C

“…The development of research capacity among undergraduates is an important intervention in countering the documented decrease in medical and health sciences…”
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Recognition of infants at high risk for vertical HIV transmission at delivery in rural Western Cape Province, South Africa by Richardson, T R, Esterhuizen, T M, Engelbrecht, A L, Slogrove, A L

“…Background Despite South Africa’s substantial reduction in vertical HIV transmission (VHT), national paediatric HIV elimination is not yet attained. National…”
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High risk of malnutrition associated with depressive symptoms in older South Africans living in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: a cross-sectional survey by Naidoo, I, Charlton, Karen E, Esterhuizen, T M, Cassim, B

“…Malnutrition contributes to functional and cognitive decline in older adults, which results in decreased quality of life and loss of independence. This study…”
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Trends in childhood cancers at Tygerberg Hospital from 1994 to 2014 by Ndlovu, S, Esterhuizen, T M, Uys, R, van Zyl, A, Kruger, M

“…Background There is a paucity of data regarding childhood cancer incidence in low- and middle-income countries owing to a lack of disease-specific, hospital-…”
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Prophylactic antibiotics for the prevention of postpartum infectious morbidity in women infected with human immunodeficiency virus: a randomized controlled trial by Sebitloane, H.M., MBChB, Moodley, J., MD, Esterhuizen, T.M., MSc

“…Objective The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of intrapartum prophylactic antibiotics in the prevention of postpartum sepsis in laboring…”
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Predictors of treatment success in smoking cessation with varenicline combined with nicotine replacement therapy v. varenicline alone by Noor, F, Koegelenberg, C F N, Esterhuizen, T M, Irusen, E M

“…Identification of the predictors of treatment success in smoking cessation may help healthcare workers to improve the effectiveness of attempts at quitting. To…”
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Impact of a short biostatistics course on knowledge and performance of postgraduate scholars: Implications for training of African doctors and biomedical researchers by Chima, S C, Nkwanyana, N M, Esterhuizen, T M

“…This study was designed to evaluate the impact of a short biostatistics course on knowledge and performance of statistical analysis by biomedical researchers…”
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The role of treatment delays in surgical site infection after appendicectomy in a South African rural regional hospital by Swart, O, Esterhuizen, T.M, Voss, M

“…Background. Delays to surgery for acute appendicitis in low- and middle-income countries lead to significant morbidity. Objectives. To investigate the role of…”
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Occupational asthma as identified by the Surveillance of Work-related and Occupational Respiratory Diseases programme in South Africa by Hnizdo, E., Esterhuizen, T. M., Rees, D., Lalloo, U. G.

“…Background The nationwide Surveillance of Work‐related and Occupational Respiratory Diseases in South Africa, SORDSA, was established in 1996 to provide…”
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Complications associated with caesarean delivery in a setting with high HIV prevalence rates by Moodliar, S, Moodley, J, Esterhuizen, T.M

“…Abstract Objective This study was designed to determine the prevalence of complications associated with abdominal delivery in a setting of high caesarean…”
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Investigating hair zinc concentrations in children with and without atopic dermatitis by Gray, N A, Esterhuizen, T M, Khumalo, N P, Stein, D J

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The Association of Clinical Characteristics and Tumour Markers With Image-Defined Risk Factors in the Management of Neuroblastoma in South Africa by van Heerden, J., Esterhuizen, T.M., Hendricks, M., Poole, J., Büchner, A., Naidu, G., du Plessis, J., van Emmenes, B., van Zyl, A., Mathews, E., Kruger, M.

“…Image-defined risk factors (IDRFs) in neuroblastoma predict surgical complications and management outcomes. As there is a lack of data regarding the…”
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Predischarge transcutaneous bilirubin screening reduces readmission rate for hyperbilirubinaemia in diverse South African newborns : a randomised controlled trial by Wiysonge, C., Bhutani, V.K., Okwundu, C., Smith, J., Esterhuizen, T.M.

“…Background. In South Africa (SA), healthy term newborns are usually discharged ˂72 hours after delivery. Discharged babies remain at risk for severe…”
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Traumatic brain injury: Association between the Glasgow Coma Scale score and intensive care unit mortality by Mkubwa, J.J, Bedada, A.G, Esterhuizen, T.M

“…Background. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) prevalence in Botswana is high and this, coupled with a small population, may reduce productivity. There is no…”
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Changes in healthcare workers' knowledge about tuberculosis following a tuberculosis training programme by Naidoo, S, Taylor, M, Esterhuizen, T M, Nordstrom, D L, Mohamed, O, Knight, S E, Jinabhai, C C

“…In resource-limited countries, health policy makers and practitioners need to know whether healthcare workers have sufficient knowledge of tuberculosis and its…”
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The Association between Tumour Markers and Meta-iodobenzylguanidine Scans in South African Children with High-risk Neuroblastoma by Van Heerden, J., Kruger, M., Esterhuizen, T.M., Hendricks, M., Du Plessis, J., Engelbrecht, G., Janse van Vuuren, M., van Emmenes, B., Uys, R., Burger, C., Nyakale, N., More, S., Brink, A.

“…Diagnostic and post-induction 123I-meta-iodobenzylguanidine (123I-mIBG) scans have prognostic significance in the treatment of neuroblastoma, but data from…”
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The utility of hand-held mobile spirometer technology in a resource-constrained setting by Heydenreich, J., Swart, F., Du Plessis, E., Koegelenberg, C.F.N., Irusen, E.M., Esterhuizen, T.M., Van Heerden, J., Maree, D.

“…Background. Mobile phone-linked spirometry technology has been designed specifically for evaluating lung function at primary care level. The Air-Smart…”
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Occurrence and causes of occupational asthma in South Africa : Results from SORDSA's occupational asthma registry, 1997 - 1999 by ESTERHUIZEN, T. M, HNIZDO, E, REES, D

“…To present results for the first 3 years of the occupational asthma registry of the Surveillance of Work-related and Occupational Respiratory Diseases in South…”
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Risk of cardiovascular disease among teachers in Cape Town: Findings of the South African PaCT pilot study by Laurence, E C, Volmink, J, Esterhuizen, T M, Dalal, S, Holmes, M D

“…The accelerating epidemic of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) highlights the need to establish long-term cohort studies…”
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