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Incidence of acute rheumatic fever in the world: a systematic review of population-based studies by Tibazarwa, K B, Volmink, J A, Mayosi, B M

“…There is no systematic overview of prospective studies of incidence of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) in the world. To summarise all population-based studies of…”
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Treatment of latent tuberculosis infection in HIV infected persons by Woldehanna, S, Volmink, J

“…Individuals with HIV infection are at an increased risk of developing active tuberculosis. It is known that treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI),…”
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Non-communicable diseases in sub-Saharan Africa: what we know now by Dalal, Shona, Beunza, Juan Jose, Volmink, Jimmy, Adebamowo, Clement, Bajunirwe, Francis, Njelekela, Marina, Mozaffarian, Dariush, Fawzi, Wafaie, Willett, Walter, Adami, Hans-Olov, Holmes, Michelle D

“…Background Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has a disproportionate burden of both infectious and chronic diseases compared with other world regions. Current disease…”
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Antiretrovirals for reducing the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection by Volmink, J, Siegfried, N L, van der Merwe, L, Brocklehurst, P

“…Antiretroviral drugs (ARV) reduce viral replication and can reduce mother-to-child transmission of HIV either by lowing plasma viral load in pregnant women or…”
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O1-6.4 Partnership for Cohort Research and Training (PaCT): pilot study, South Africa by Volmink, J

“…An epidemic of chronic, non-communicable diseases is growing in Africa. By 2030, according to the WHO, three of the top four causes of death in low-income…”
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Beta-blockers for hypertension by Wiysonge, C S, Bradley, H, Mayosi, B M, Maroney, R, Mbewu, A, Opie, L H, Volmink, J

“…Two recent systematic reviews found first-line beta-blockers to be less effective in reducing the incidence of stroke and the combined endpoint of stroke,…”
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Directly observed therapy for treating tuberculosis by Volmink, J, Garner, P

“…People with tuberculosis require treatment for at least six months. As many patients do not complete their treatment, policies have been introduced to…”
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Antiretrovirals for reducing the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection by Brocklehurst, P, Volmink, J

“…At the end of 2000 it was estimated that over 36 million people were living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This includes 1.4 million children…”
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When is a randomised controlled trial health equity relevant? Development and validation of a conceptual framework by Jull, J, Whitehead, M, Petticrew, M, Kristjansson, E, Gough, D, Petkovic, J, Volmink, J, Weijer, C, Taljaard, M, Edwards, S, Mbuagbaw, L, Cookson, R, McGowan, J, Lyddiatt, A, Boyer, Y, Cuervo, L G, Armstrong, R, White, H, Yoganathan, M, Pantoja, T, Shea, B, Pottie, K, Norheim, O, Baird, S, Robberstad, B, Sommerfelt, H, Asada, Y, Wells, G, Tugwell, P, Welch, V

“…BackgroundRandomised controlled trials can provide evidence relevant to assessing the equity impact of an intervention, but such information is often poorly…”
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Nutritional interventions for reducing morbidity and mortality in people with HIV by Mahlungulu, S, Grobler, L A, Visser, M E, Volmink, J

“…Adequate nutrition promotes and maintains optimal immune function. Dietary support may, therefore, improve clinical outcomes in HIV-infected individuals by…”
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HIV and male circumcision--a systematic review with assessment of the quality of studies by Siegfried, N, Muller, M, Deeks, J, Volmink, J, Egger, M, Low, N, Walker, S, Williamson, P

“…This Cochrane systematic review assesses the evidence for an interventional effect of male circumcision in preventing acquisition of HIV-1 and HIV-2 by men…”
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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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Motivational interviewing for smoking cessation by McCaul, M, Kredo, T, Volmink, J

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Task-shifting from doctors to non-doctors for initiation and maintenance of antiretroviral therapy by Kredo, T, McCaul, M, Volmink, J

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Directly observed therapy and treatment adherence by Volmink, Jimmy, Matchaba, Patrice, Garner, Paul

“…Direct observation of patients taking their medication is a strategy to improve completion rates for tuberculosis treatment, but the programmes to implement…”
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Corticosteroids for tuberculous pleurisy by Engel, M E, Matchaba, P T, Volmink, J

“…Corticosteroids used in addition to antituberculous therapy have been reported to benefit people with tuberculous pleurisy. However, research findings are…”
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South African medical schools: Current state of selection criteria and medical students' demographic profile by van der Merwe, L J, van Zyl, G J, St Clair Gibson, A, Viljoen, M, Iputo, J E, Mammen, M, Chitha, W, Perez, A M, Hartman, N, Fonn, S, Green-Thompson, L, Ayo-Ysuf, O A, Botha, G C, Manning, D, Botha, S J, Hift, R, Retief, P, van Heerden, B B, Volmink, J

“…Selection of medical students at South African (SA) medical schools must promote equitable and fair access to students from all population groups, while…”
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Reliable systematic review of low-carbohydrate diets shows similar weight-loss effects compared with balanced diets and no cardiovascular risk benefits: Response to methodo­logical criticisms by C E Naude, A Schoonees, M Senekal, P Garner, T Young, J Volmink

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Male circumcision for prevention of heterosexual acquisition of HIV in men by Siegfried, N, Muller, M, Volmink, J, Deeks, J, Egger, M, Low, N, Weiss, H, Walker, S, Williamson, P

“…The findings from observational studies, reviews and meta-analyses, supported by biological theories, that circumcised men appear less likely to acquire human…”
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Evidence-based public health: what does it offer developing countries? by McMichael, Celia, Waters, Elizabeth, Volmink, Jimmy

“…The global burden of disease and illness is primarily situated in developing countries. As developing countries have limited resources, it is particularly…”
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