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Changes in rates of early exclusive breast feeding in South Africa from 2010 to 2013: Data from three national surveys before and during implementation of a change in national breastfeeding policy
(BMJ, 2019)
Between 1998 and 2009 reported exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates in South African infants, aged 0–6 months, ranged from 6.2% to 25.7%. In 2011, the National Minister of Health shifted policy to promote ‘exclusive’ breast ...
Human coronavirus OC43 3CL protease and the potential of ML188 as a broad-spectrum lead compound: Homology modelling and molecular dynamic studies
(Springer Nature, 2015)
The coronavirus 3 chymotrypsin-like protease (3CLpro) is a validated target in the design of potential
anticoronavirus inhibitors. The high degree of homology within the protease’s active site and substrate conservation
supports ...
Modelling human protein interaction networks as metric spaces has potential in disease research and drug target discovery
(BMC, 2014)
We have recently shown by formally modelling human protein interaction networks (PINs) as metric
spaces and classified proteins into zones based on their distance from the topological centre that hub proteins are
primarily ...
Functional prediction of candidate micrornas for CRC management using in silico approach
(MDPI, 2019)
Approximately 30–50% of malignant growths can be prevented by avoiding risk factors
and implementing evidence-based strategies. Colorectal cancer (CRC) accounted for the second most
common cancer and the third most common ...
Is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) stage an independent risk factor for altering the periodontal status of HIV-positive patients? A South African study
(BMC, 2013)
The immunosuppresion in HIV patients makes them highly susceptible to microbial infections. The
aim of the study was to establish whether HIV stage (as depicted by CD4+ T lymphocyte counts) could
independently be associated ...
Optimal strategy for controlling the spread of HIV/AIDS disease: A case study of South Africa
(Taylor and Francis Group, 2012)
HIV/AIDS disease continues to spread alarmingly despite the huge amounts of resources invested infighting it. There is a need to integrate the series of control measures available to ensure a consistentreduction ...
Correlates of gender characteristics, health and empowerment of women in Ethiopia
(BMC, 2015)
The low status of women prevents them from recognizing and voicing their concerns about health
needs. This study aimed to examine the relationship between gender characteristics, health and empowerment of
women in an ...
Exploring practising pharmacy graduates’ views on improving the effectiveness of pharmacy education at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa
(HEALTH & MEDICAL PUBLISHING GROUP, 2019)
South African health professional education institutions have a mandate to produce graduates who are able to address priority needs of the
healthcare system and larger society. However, evidence of the effective use of ...
Human coronavirus NL63: A clinically important virus?
(Future Science Group, 2011)
Respiratory tract infection is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, especially among young children. Human coronaviruses (HCoVs) have only recently been shown to cause both lower and upper respiratory tract ...
What health service provider factors are associated with low delivery of HIV testing to children with acute malnutrition in Dowa district of Malawi?
(Public Library of Science, 2015)
The Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition is the national program for treating acute malnutrition in Malawi. Under this program’s guidelines all children enrolled should
undergo an HIV test, so that those ...