Medical Technology

Comparative analysis of inflammatory markers in HIV-positive individuals on antiretroviral therapy versus HIV-negative individuals in South Africa

This study compares inflammatory markers in HIV-positive individuals on ART and HIV-negative individuals, highlighting persistent inflammation and associated health risks despite antiretroviral treatment.

1 CPD point

Medicine

Reducing medication errors in HIV-positive patients: Influence of a clinical pharmacist

This study evaluates medication errors in hospitalised HIV-positive patients and demonstrates how clinical pharmacist interventions identify, reduce and resolve errors, improving patient safety and treatment outcomes.

1 CPD points

Nuclear medicine

Computational Nuclear Oncology Toward Precision Radiopharmaceutical Therapies: Ethical, Regulatory, and Socioeconomic Dimensions of Theranostic Digital Twins

This article explores the promise and challenges of digital twins for personalized radiopharmaceutical therapy, focusing on ethical, regulatory, and technical issues in nuclear oncology.

3 CPD points

Radiology

Beyond the algorithm: embedding ethics for trustworthy AI in radiology and oncology

This article explores embedding ethics and social-science expertise into radiological AI, highlighting trust, accountability, fairness, and interdisciplinary stakeholder engagement for trustworthy cancer imaging.

3 CPD points

Optometry

Innovative care models: Expanding nurses’ and optometrists’ roles in ophthalmology

This article examines ethical and practical aspects of expanding nurses’ and optometrists’ roles in ophthalmology to improve accessibility, efficiency, and patient outcomes in eye care.

3 CPD point

Dietetics

Diet and Environmental Sustainability

This review consolidates Australian evidence on diet and environmental sustainability, highlighting nutrient adequacy risks and practical strategies to reduce dietary environmental impacts while maintaining public health nutrition.

3 CPD points

Dental

Dentistry in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Medical Behavior and Clinical Responsibility

Narrative review examining the applications, benefits, risks, and ethical implications of artificial intelligence in dentistry, with emphasis on clinical decision-making and the dentist–patient relationship.

3 CPD points

Audiology

Hearing aid verification: Practices and perceptions of South African audiologists

To enhance understanding of hearing aid verification practices, perceptions and challenges among audiologists to improve evidence-based hearing healthcare.

2 CPD points

Dental therapy

Access to and Utilization of Dental Care Services by Older Adults

To explore the key barriers affecting access to healthcare among older adults in Nigeria.

3 CPD points

Environmental Health

Anxiety in breathing: the impact of air pollution on the mental health of adolescents

This journal article examines how air pollution negatively affects adolescent mental health, particularly anxiety, and highlights the importance of environmental health interventions and preventive public health strategies.

3 CPD points

Homeopathy

Sleep quality and levels of stress, anxiety, and depression in patients treated with homeopathy

Prospective study found homeopathic treatment over six months improved sleep quality and reduced stress, anxiety, and depression in adults, with significant associations between improved sleep and reduced psychological distress.

3 CPD points

Medicine

Relationships between moderate vigorous physical activity, motor- and health-related fitness and motor skills in children

This study explores relationships between moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, fitness and motor skills in young children, highlighting positive associations and the influence of socioeconomic status and body composition.

3 CPD point

Nuclear medicine

Computational Nuclear Oncology Toward Precision Radiopharmaceutical Therapies: Ethical, Regulatory, and Socioeconomic Dimensions of Theranostic Digital Twins

This article explores the promise and challenges of digital twins for personalized radiopharmaceutical therapy, focusing on ethical, regulatory, and technical issues in nuclear oncology.

3 CPD points

Nursing

Nurses’ perceptions of involving family members in the care of mental health care users

This study explores nurses’ perceptions of family involvement in mental health care, highlighting its benefits for recovery and challenges such as poor contact and limited participation.

2 CPD points

Optometry

Analysis of Optometry students responses towards ethical dilemmas in eye outpatients

This cross-sectional study evaluates how third and fourth year optometry students respond to ethical dilemmas, highlighting the importance of clinical experience in refining ethical decision-making skills in practice.

3 CPD points

Paramedics

Exploring Paramedics’ Perspectives on Paediatric Head Injury in Prehospital Care

This study explored paramedic experiences, decision-making processes and challenges faced when dealing with paediatric traumatic head injuries in prehospital care.

2 CPD points

Physiotherapy

Health equity profile of knee replacement patients in the South African public sector: A descriptive study

This study examines health equity, waiting times and quality of life among public-sector knee replacement patients, highlighting disparities linked to age and socioeconomic status in accessing surgery.

2 CPD point

Radiology

Gallstones and Choledocholithiasis: A Comprehensive Imaging Review

A comprehensive review of features, pathology and imaging options of gallstone disease.

3 CPD points