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Prevalence of primary HIV-associated thrombocytopenia in a central South African population by Geertsema, Lomari, van Marle, Anne-Cecilia, van Rensburg, Walter J Janse

“…To the Editor: Haematological abnormalities are common manifestations in HIV-positive individuals. Thrombocytopenia (platelet count…”
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Molecular suitability of the chacma baboon in human‐targeted Von Willebrand factor directed studies by Janse van Rensburg, Walter J.

“…Background Von Willebrand factor (VWF) has a central role in primary haemostasis and is a popular pharmaceutical target in the prevention and treatment of…”
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HLA major allele group frequencies in a diverse population of the Free State Province, South Africa by Janse van Rensburg, Walter J., de Kock, André, Bester, Chené, Kloppers, Jean F.

“…Human Leucocyte Antigens (HLA) play a vital role in disease pathogenesis and transplant rejection. HLA-typing is a useful tool in predicting disease…”
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Post-mortem evidence of a diverse distribution pattern of atherosclerosis in the South African population by van Rensburg, Walter J. Janse

“…Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the number one cause of mortality worldwide. The disease profile of CVD varies considerably between different demographic…”
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Forensic autopsy-confirmed thrombosis-related deaths: the danger in the bones by Janse van Rensburg, Walter J., Haupt, Leriska

“…Thrombosis is a potentially life-threatening condition related to roughly a quarter of all deaths globally. Many of these deaths occur inside healthcare…”
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Genetic variant detection in a South African haemophilia B population by Bester, Chené, Kloppers, Jean F, van Rensburg, Walter J Janse

“…Haemophilia B is characterised by a deficiency of factor IX (FIX) protein due to genetic variants in the FIX gene (F9). Genetic testing may have a vital role…”
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HLA and disease : missing clinical data on laboratory request forms – a missed opportunity by Janse van Rensburg, Walter J, De Kock, André, Bester, Chené, Kloppers, Jean F

“…To the Editor: HLA typing is one of the most vital tools in the pre-transplantation work-up process.[1] However, not only is HLA typing vital in identifying…”
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Lifestyle Change Alone Sufficient to Lower Cholesterol in Male Patient With Moderately Elevated Cholesterol: A Case Report by Janse Van Rensburg, Walter J.

“…Background. Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of deaths. Elevated cholesterol levels to above the normal reference range is a major risk factor for…”
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Comparison of common platelet receptors between the chacma baboon (Papio ursinus) and human for use in pre-clinical human-targeted anti-platelet studies by Janse van Rensburg, Walter J.

“…Anti-platelet agents play a central part in the treatment and prevention of acute thrombotic events. Discriminating animal models are needed for the…”
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Rapid identification of the intron 22 inversion in haemophilia A by Kloppers, Jean F., Janse van Rensburg, Walter J.

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Comparison of Commercially Available Blood Collection Tubes Containing Sodium Citrate and Hirudin in Platelet Aggregation Testing by Janse van Rensburg, Walter J, van der Merwe, Patricia

“…BACKGROUND Platelet reactivity assessment is an important tool in both the causal determination of bleeding diathesis as well as in the evaluation of the…”
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The Cape Chacma baboon is not suitable for evaluating human targeted anti-GPVI agents by Janse van Rensburg, Walter J., Badenhorst, Philip N., Roodt, Jan P.

“…An effective and safe anti-platelet drug is central to the management of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Glycoprotein VI (GPVI) is currently…”
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Tirofiban versus abciximab: tirofiban is administered at suboptimal dosages when evaluated in an arterial thrombosis model in non-human primates by van Rensburg, Walter J. Janse, Roodt, Jan P., Lamprecht, Seb, Meiring, S. Muriel, Badenhorst, Philip N.

“…To prevent thrombosis in high-risk acute coronary syndrome patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention for re-vascularisation, concomitant…”
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Polyunsaturated fatty acids cause apoptosis in C. albicans and C. dubliniensis biofilms by Thibane, Vuyisile S., Ells, Ruan, Hugo, Arno, Albertyn, Jacobus, van Rensburg, Walter J. Janse, Van Wyk, Pieter W.J., Kock, Johan L.F., Pohl, Carolina H.

“…Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have antifungal properties, but the mode by which they induce their action is not always clear. The aim of the study was to…”
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