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Translating research into action: an international study of the role of research funders by McLean, Robert K D, Graham, Ian D, Tetroe, Jacqueline M, Volmink, Jimmy A

“…It is widely accepted that research can lead to improved health outcomes. However, translating research into meaningful impacts in peoples' lives requires…”
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How strong is the evidence for use of beta-blockers as first-line therapy for hypertension? Systematic review and meta-analysis by BRADLEY, Hazel A, WIYSONGE, Charles Shey, VOLMINK, Jimmy A, MAYOSI, Bongani M, OPTE, Lionel H

“…To quantify the effect of first-line antihypertensive treatment with beta-blockers on mortality, morbidity and withdrawal rates, compared with the other main…”
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Antibiotics for the primary prevention of acute rheumatic fever: a meta-analysis by Robertson, Katharine A, Volmink, Jimmy A, Mayosi, Bongani M

“…Rheumatic fever continues to put a significant burden on the health of low socio-economic populations in low and middle-income countries despite the near…”
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HIV infection is associated with a lower incidence of constriction in presumed tuberculous pericarditis: a prospective observational study by Ntsekhe, Mpiko, Wiysonge, Charles S, Gumedze, Freedom, Maartens, Gary, Commerford, Patrick J, Volmink, Jimmy A, Mayosi, Bongani M

“…Pericardial constriction is a serious complication of tuberculous pericardial effusion that occurs in up to a quarter of patients despite anti-tuberculosis…”
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Prevalence of chronic kidney disease and association with cardiovascular risk factors among teachers in Cape Town, South Africa by Adeniyi, Aderemi B., Laurence, Carien E., Volmink, Jimmy A., Davids, M. Razeen

“…Background: There is a need to determine the feasibility of conducting studies of chronic diseases among large cohorts of African patients. One aim of the…”
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Mortality in patients treated for tuberculous pericarditis in sub-Saharan Africa by Mayosi, Bongani M, Wiysonge, Charles Shey, Ntsekhe, Mpiko, Gumedze, Freedom, Volmink, Jimmy A, Maartens, Gary, Aje, Akinyemi, Thomas, Baby M, Thomas, Kandathil M, Awotedu, Abolade A, Thembela, Bongani, Mntla, Phindile, Maritz, Frans, Blackett, Kathleen Ngu, Nkouonlack, Duquesne C, Burch, Vanessa C, Rebe, Kevin, Parrish, Andy, Sliwa, Karen, Vezi, Brian Z, Alam, Nowshad, Brown, Basil G, Gould, Trevor, Visser, Tim, Magula, Nombulelo P, Commerford, Patrick J

“…To determine the mortality rate and its predictors in patients with a presumptive diagnosis of tuberculous pericarditis in sub-Saharan Africa. Between 1 March…”
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Clinical characteristics and initial management of patients with tuberculous pericarditis in the HIV era: the Investigation of the Management of Pericarditis in Africa (IMPI Africa) registry by Mayosi, Bongani M, Wiysonge, Charles Shey, Ntsekhe, Mpiko, Volmink, Jimmy A, Gumedze, Freedom, Maartens, Gary, Aje, Akinyemi, Thomas, Baby M, Thomas, Kandathil M, Awotedu, Abolade A, Thembela, Bongani, Mntla, Phindile, Maritz, Frans, Blackett, Kathleen Ngu, Nkouonlack, Duquesne C, Burch, Vanessa C, Rebe, Kevin, Parish, Andy, Sliwa, Karen, Vezi, Brian Z, Alam, Nowshad, Brown, Basil G, Gould, Trevor, Visser, Tim, Shey, Muki S, Magula, Nombulelo P, Commerford, Patrick J

“…The incidence of tuberculous pericarditis has increased in Africa as a result of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic. However, the effect of HIV…”
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Contemporary use of adjunctive corticosteroids in tuberculous pericarditis by Wiysonge, Charles S, Ntsekhe, Mpiko, Gumedze, Freedom, Sliwa, Karen, Blackett, Kathleen Ngu, Commerford, Patrick J, Volmink, Jimmy A, Mayosi, Bongani M

“…Abstract There is controversy concerning the effectiveness of adjunctive corticosteroids in reducing mortality in tuberculous pericarditis. To assess the…”
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Towards a uniform plan for the control of rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in Africa - the Awareness Surveillance Advocacy Prevention (A.S.A.P.) Programme by ROBERTSON, Kate A, VOLMINK, Jimmy A, MAYOSI, Bongani M

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Acute rheumatic fever by Monya-Tambi, Innocent, Robertson, Katherine R, Volmink, Jimmy A, Mayosi, Bongani M

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Lack of adherence to the national guidelines on the prevention of rheumatic fever by ROBERTSON, Katharine A, VOLMINK, Jimmy A, MAYOSI, Bongani M

“…To explore the extent to which current practices for the secondary prevention of rheumatic fever (RF) in Cape Town adhere to those outlined in the national…”
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HIV: mother-to-child transmission by Volmink, Jimmy, Marais, Ben

“…Over 2 million children are thought to be living with HIV/AIDS worldwide, of whom over 80% live in sub-Saharan Africa. Without anti-retroviral treatment, the…”
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The Hamilton Naki Clinical Scholarship, 2007 - 2011 : history of medicine : forum by Nchabeleng, Maphoshane, Volmink, Jimmy A., Madiba, Thandinkosi E., Du Plessis, Dion, Mayosi, Bongani M., Velaphi, Sithembiso C., Sathekge, Mike M., Awotedu, Abolade A., Walubo, Andrew

“…Foundation of the Scholarship The Hamilton Naki Scholarship was introduced because of the shortage of qualified academic leaders in South African medical…”
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History of medicine: the Hamilton Naki Clinical Scholarship, 2007-2011 by Madiba, Thandinkosi E, Awotedu, Abolade A, Plessis, Dion du, Nchabeleng, Maphoshane, Sathekge, Mike M, Velaphi, Sithembiso C, Volmink, Jimmy A, Walubo, Andrew, Mayosi, Bongani M

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The Hamilton Naki Scholarship, 2007-2011 by Madiba, Thandinkosi E, Awotedu, Abolade A, du Plessis, Dion, Nchabeleng, Maphoshane, Sathekge, Mike M, Velaphi, Sithembiso C, Volmink, Jimmy A, Walubo, Andrew, Mayosi, Bongani M

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Acute rheumatic fever by Walker, Kathie, Wilmshurst, Jo

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Lack of adherence to the national guidelines on the prevention of rheumatic fever : original article by Mayosi, Bongani M., Robertson, Katharine A., Volmink, Jimmy A.

“…Objectives. To explore the extent to which current practices for the secondary prevention of rheumatic fever (RF) in Cape Town adhere to those outlined in the…”
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Mortality in patients treated for tuberculous pericarditis in sub-Saharan Africa : original article by Commerford, Patrick J., Visser, Tim, Parrish, Andy, Blackett, Kathleen Ngu, Mntla, Phindile, Maartens, Gary, Nkouonlack, Duquesne C., Thomas, Baby M., Ntsekhe, Mpiko, Brown, Basil G., Maritz, Frans, Mayosi, Bongani M., Thomas, Kandathil M., Vezi, Brian Z., Gould, Trevor, Magula, Nombulelo P., Awotedu, Abolade A., Burch, Vanessa C., Thembela, Bongani, Gumedze, Freedom, Aje, Akinyemi, Rebe, Kevin, Volmink, Jimmy A., Sliwa, Karen, Alam, Nowshad, Wiysonge, Charles Shey

“…Objective. To determine the mortality rate and its predictors in patients with a presumptive diagnosis of tuberculous pericarditis in sub-Saharan Africa…”
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