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Environmental Health
Phytochemical composition and chemical profiling of extracts of Cordia grandicalyx Oberm

The study explores the phytochemical composition, antioxidant activity, and cytotoxicity of Cordia grandicalyx extracts, identifying α-amyrin and β-amyrin as potential therapeutic compounds with low cellular toxicity.

3 CPD points


Environmental Health
Evaluating the effect of 40% and 0% shading levels on the secondary metabolites, antifungal and anti-insect activities of extracts of Allium porrum cultivated hydroponically under greenhouse conditions

The study examines how light intensity influences phenolic content, volatile compounds, and antifungal/anti-insect properties of hydroponically grown Allium porrum, revealing higher antifungal activity under shaded conditions.

3 CPD point


Medical Technology
GeneXpert rollout in three high-burden tuberculosis countries in Africa

The study evaluates tuberculosis diagnosis and outcomes pre- and post-GeneXpert introduction in DRC, Nigeria, and South Africa. Results show improved treatment outcomes but limited progress in new case notifications.

1 CPD point


Medical Technology
Insulin resistance and other risk factors of cardiovascular disease amongst women with abnormal uterine bleeding

The study examines insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease risk factors in women with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), highlighting obesity, waist-hip ratio, and lipid abnormalities as key predictors of insulin resistance.

1 CPD points


Medicine
Mothers’ knowledge, attitude and home management of diarrhoea among children under five years old

This study assessed mothers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding diarrhoea prevention and home management for children under five in Lagos, Nigeria, revealing significant positive associations with education, occupation, and age.

1 CPD point


Medicine
The role of community health workers in palliative care in a rural subdistrict

This study explores the role of community health workers (CHWs) in palliative care delivery, highlighting their limited involvement and the need for a better service structure within primary healthcare.

2 CPD points


Nursing
Putting research ethics in context: Rethinking vulnerability and agency within a research ethics case study on HIV prevention for young girls in South Africa

The aim is to provide research ethics guidance to researchers on complex sources of vulnerability and the ethical issues that arise in research practice by highlighting the ways in which researchers and study participants navigate ethical obligations.

3 CPD points


Nursing
A multinational study on artificial intelligence adoption: Clinical implementers’ perspectives

This article aims to understand the experiences of a multi-national group of Artificial Intelligence (AI) system implementers to better understand the challenges and success factors in the implementation of AI in the clinical setting.

3 CPD points


Occupational Therapy
The opinions of healthcare workers around futile and disproportionate interventions in palliative care

The article aims to explore the opinion of HCPs involved in end-of-life patient care on interventions considered disproportionate and futile at this stage of care, the causes and factors of pressure leading to such situations, and possible solutions to reduce the phenomenon.

3 CPD points


Occupational Therapy
Reading to increase engagement of persons with dementia

This study aims to investigate the degree to which the Reading Buddies Program, in which occupational therapy graduate students read books with residents with late-stage dementia, engaged residents.

3 CPD points


Orthotics
Characteristics of Long‐Term Femoral Neck Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women: A 25‐Year Follow‐Up

The study investigates long-term changes in bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women over 25 years, identifying factors influencing BMD changes and revealing that hormone replacement therapy impacts bone loss rates.

1 CPD points


Orthotics
Application direct anterior approach in pediatric femoral head and neck lesions

This study evaluates a minimally invasive direct anterior approach (DAA) for pediatric femoral head and neck lesion resection. Results show reduced incision length, blood loss, and operative time with preserved hip function postoperatively.

2 CPD points


Optometry
The impact of uncorrected refractive error and visual impairment on the quality of life amongst learners

The study examines the impact of uncorrected refractive error (URE) and visual impairment (VI) on the quality of life (QoL) of South African schoolchildren aged 14–18, emphasizing health policy needs.

1 CPD points


Pharmacy
Protective effects of Glycyrrhetinic acid against Multidrug‑resistant Acinetobacter baumannii‑induced lung epithelial cells injury

This study investigated the protective effects of Glycyrrhetinic acid against Multidrug‑resistant Acinetobacter baumannii‑induced lung epithelial cells injury.

3 CPD points


Pharmacy
A case report for the expectant management of third trimester umbilical artery thrombosis

This report describes a case of thrombosis in one of the umbilical arteries detected by routine ultrasonography at 31+3 weeks of gestation in a 34-year-old woman.

3 CPD points


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Environmental Health
Antistaphylococcal effects of alcoholic extracts of Tetrapleura tetraptera (Schum and Thonn.) (Taub.) against multidrug methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus

The study highlights the potent antistaphylococcal properties of Tetrapleura tetraptera extracts against multidrug-resistant MRSA, validating its ethnomedicinal use and demonstrating its potential in combating resistant infections.

2 CPD points


Environmental Health
Isolation and antioxidant activity of 5-methyldihydroflavasperone from ethanol leaf extract of Guiera senegalensis JF Gmel

The study investigates the antioxidant activity of Guiera senegalensis ethanol leaf extract, isolating 5-methyldihydroflavasperone, though not responsible for the observed activity, prompting further compound identification.

1 CPD point


Medical Technology
Adherence to a care bundle for Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia

This article evaluates adherence to a standardized bundle of care for Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia at Groote Schuur Hospital, finding high adherence rates but no direct link between adherence and improved 90-day mortality.

1 CPD point


Medical Technology
Tracking adverse drug reactions and medication errors in the Central Chronic Medicine Dispensing and Distribution (CCMDD) programme in South Africa

The article analyzes adverse drug reactions and medication errors in HIV patients on the CCMDD program, finding low error rates and frequent ADRs with TLD, emphasizing quality control importance.

1 CPD points


Medicine
Oral pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake, adherence, and adverse events among South African men who have sex with men and transgender women

This study assessed PrEP uptake and adherence among MSM and transgender women in South Africa. Findings suggested high initiation and maintenance rates but challenges with regular adherence and side effects.

1 CPD point


Medicine
Tailoring communication practices to support effective delivery of telehealth in general practice

This study developed evidence-based best practices for effective telehealth communication by analyzing recorded consultations, surveys, and interviews. It identified key themes like relationship building, conversational flow, and safety netting for GPs and patients.

3 CPD points


Nursing
Factors associated with smoking and transitioning to nyaope injection amongst women

This study explores the factors influencing women in the City of Tshwane, South Africa, to smoke and transition to injecting the drug nyaope. Key contributors include intimate partner influence, peer pressure, curiosity, and social network influence.

3 CPD points


Nursing
Self-perceived competency of midwives

The article assesses midwives' self-perceived competence in Kenya based on International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) standards, finding competence influenced by education level and facility. It recommends enhancing education and continuous development.

1 CPD points


Occupational Therapy
Task-oriented training assisted by a force feedback hand robot vs task-oriented training alone for rehabilitation of hand grasp post stroke

This study investigates the effectiveness of task-oriented training assisted by a force feedback hand rehabilitation robot on finger grasping function in stroke patients with hemiplegia compared to conventional task-oriented training.

3 CPD points


Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy for Autistic children in South Africa

This article explores occupational therapists’ assessment and intervention for autistic children and describes treatment challenges and successes for therapists, child and family in South Africa.

3 CPD points


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