Audiology

The experiences of speech-language therapists providing telerehabilitation services to children with autism spectrum disorder

This article is to provide insights into the use of telerehabilitation by speech-language therapists for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in South Africa. It aims to explore the criteria, technical skills, strategies, challenges and benefits associated with telerehabilitation - thereby offering valuable insight to various stakeholders in the field of ASD therapy.

2 CPD points

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Audiology

Systemic support for learners with developmental language disorders

The article aims to examine support strategies for learners with developmental language disorder (DLD) and emphasize the importance of inter-professional collaboration among educators and specialists.

3 CPD points

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Biokinetics

Community engagement and ethical considerations to conduct research in the community

The aim of this article is to discuss the importance of ethics in community engagement.

3 CPD points

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Clinical Technology

Ethical insights of artificial intelligence to patient-centred care within the health sector

This article explores ethical insights of patient's confidence and comfort with the use of artificial intelligence when it comes to their own individual care and identifies areas that may support with or refute elements within patient-centered care.

3 CPD points

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Dietetics

Nutritional status and dietary pattern of the elderly

To evaluate the nutritional status and dietary patterns of the elderly in Thulamela municipality of Vhembe district, Limpopo province.

1 CPD point

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Dietetics

Short-Term Combined Intake of Vitamin B2 and Vitamin E Decreases Plasma Homocysteine Concentrations in Female Track Athletes

The article aims to study how vitamin B2 and E supplementation affects plasma homocysteine levels in female athletes with the MTHFR C677T polymorphism, exploring potential benefits for preventing stress fractures and enhancing athletic health.

3 CPD points

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Emergency Care

Reducing 48-h emergency department revisits and subsequent admissions

The aim of this article is to evaluate the impact of increased physician numbers and 24-hour emergency coverage on 48-hour ED revisits with hospital admission, and to identify patient characteristics and risk factors associated with these revisits.

3 CPD points

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Medical Technology

Agreement between Xpert and AmpFire tests for high-risk human papillomavirus among HIV-positive women in Rwanda

The aim of the study was to analyze the agreement for the detection of high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) between the established Xpert HPV assay and the novel isothermal amplification based AmpFire HPV genotyping assay.

2 CPD points

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Medical Technology

D-dimers in omicron versus delta

To determine the effect of age, gender and SARS-CoV-2 variant on the D-dimer in South Africans admitted to tertiary medical centres.

1 CPD point

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Nursing

Culturally appropriate care to support maternal positions during the second stage of labour

The educational aim is to inform midwives about culturally appropriate care, particularly regarding women's choices of birth positions during labour, and to encourage its integration into practice.

2 CPD points

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Nursing

Nurse managers’ experiences regarding the use of key performance indicators in developing work plans

The aim of the article is to investigate nurse managers' experiences with using key performance indicators (KPIs) to develop work plans in a specific healthcare setting.

1 CPD point

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Occupational Therapy

Building Capacity with Parents and Occupational Therapists

This study aims to describe the perspectives of parents with a child with special needs and of occupational therapists regarding promising strategies to achieve this goal of building families’ capacity.

3 CPD points

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Occupational Therapy

Development of a new ethical framework by a clinical ethics committee and its evaluation by future users working in a rehabilitation centre

The aim of this article is to provide a thorough description of the reasoning and background of the steps taken to develop a new ethical framework in a healthcare setting.

3 CPD points

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Psychology

Measuring the Big Five personality factors in South African adolescents

The study assesses the Basic Traits Inventory (BTI) for South African adolescents, confirming its consistent five-factor structure and high reliability, suggesting its effectiveness in measuring Big Five personality traits.

2 CPD points

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Psychology

Psychometric properties of the Brief Sailor Resiliency Scale in the South African Army

The educational aim of the article is to investigate the psychometric properties of the Brief Sailor Resiliency Scale (BSRS) and assess its applicability as a resilience screening tool in the South African Army.

2 CPD points

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Biokinetics

Medial meniscus injuries in athletes

The aim of this article is to discuss the various medial meniscus injuries and the importance of the management thereof.

3 CPD points

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Biokinetics

Ethical principles in clinical practice

The aim of this article is to discuss the importance of ethical standards within healthcare.

3 CPD points

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Biokinetics

Ethics education

This review looks at the importance of ethics education in healthcare.

3 CPD points

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Clinical Technology

Contributing factors for catheter related blood stream infections in HD patients

This article provides a detailed explanation of the risk factors that contributes to catheter-associated bloodstream infection in hemodialysis patients using metanalysis.

3 CPD points

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Clinical Technology

Research Ethics Related to Artificial intelligence For Global Health Research

This article discusses major themes related to challenges and strategies for promoting ethics in research involving AI in global health.

3 CPD points

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Dentistry

Diagnostic and Prognostic Predictors for the Success of Pulpotomy in Permanent Mature Posterior Teeth with Moderate to Severe Pulpitis

The aim of the article is to examine the potential connections between periodontal disease and systemic health, emphasizing the significance of oral health in overall well-being and advocating for integrated healthcare strategies.

3 CPD points

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Dietetics

Impact of Corn Fiber on the Physicochemical/Technological Properties, Emotions, Purchase Intent and Sensory Characteristics of Gluten Free Bread with Novel Flours

The aim of the article is to examine the role of dietary patterns, particularly the Mediterranean diet, in promoting health and preventing chronic diseases. It likely explores scientific evidence supporting the benefits of such dietary approaches and may offer recommendations for incorporating them into everyday life.

2 CPD points

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Dietetics

Identification of the Risk Factors Associated with Low Bone Density in Peri- and Early Postmenopausal Women

The aim of the article is likely to investigate the relationship between dietary factors and mental health, exploring how nutrition influences cognitive function and psychological well-being, with the intention of identifying potential interventions for mental health support.

2 CPD points

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Emergency Care

A prediction model for massive hemorrhage in trauma

This article investigates the clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with pneumonia, focusing on factors such as severity, complications, and mortality rates in different patient populations.

2 CPD points

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Emergency Care

Video Laryngoscopy vs. Direct Laryngoscopy in adult patients

The article educates on the methodologies and efficacy of video laryngoscopy (VL) versus direct laryngoscopy (DL) in emergency intubation, highlighting VL's advantages and limitations, and emphasizing the need for further research.

2 CPD points

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Medical Technology

Comparison of commercial assays and two-step approach to detect Clostridioides difficile in South Africa

The article evaluates diagnostic tests for Clostridioides difficile infection, comparing commercial assays and a two-step approach with toxigenic culture. It highlights performance and implications for resource-limited settings.

2 CPD points

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Medical Technology

Hepatitis B vaccination coverage amongst healthcare workers in a tertiary academic hospital

The study investigates HBV vaccination among healthcare workers (HCWs) at a Gauteng hospital. Results show 49% fully vaccinated, with nursing staff and experienced HCWs more likely to be vaccinated.

2 CPD points

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Medical Technology

Bacteriological profile and antibiogram of blood culture isolates from bloodstream infections in a rural tertiary hospital in Nigeria

The aim of the article is to inform healthcare professionals about the current bacterial causes of bloodstream infections, their antibiotic resistance patterns, and the importance of regular surveillance and adherence to antibiotic guidelines for effective treatment and reduction of antibiotic resistance.

2 CPD points

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Medical Technology

Effect of sputum quality and role of Xpert® MTB/RIF assay for detection of smear-negative pulmonary tuberculosis in same-day diagnosis strategy

This study aimed to determine the performance of the Xpert® MTB/RIF test for detection of SNPT and RR in the same-day diagnosis strategy and the effect of sputum quality and other factors on its performance.

1 CPD points

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Medical Technology

Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System on the African continent

The article describes the evolution of national AMR surveillance systems and AMR data reporting of countries in the African continent between 2017 and 2019, and the constraints, perceived impact and value of the participation in GLASS.

2 CPD points

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Radiology

A retrospective review of CT pulmonary angiogram

The article aims to detail the incidence of pulmonary emboli (PE) in COVID-19 patients in the Western Cape, South Africa, emphasizing the importance of CT pulmonary angiogram (CTPA) for diagnosis and the need for vigilance in managing PE.

3 CPD points

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Radiology

Diagnostic yield and accuracy of paediatric image-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy of deep organ tumours

The article aims to audit the diagnostic yield, accuracy, and safety of paediatric image-guided FNAB with ROSE for suspected non-benign deep-seated lesions, highlighting its efficacy in tumour diagnosis.

2 CPD points

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Radiology

Stereotactic breast biopsies: Radiological-pathological concordance in a South African referral unit

The article aims to describe the correlation between mammographic findings and histological diagnosis in patients undergoing stereotactic breast biopsy at a South African referral hospital, assessing malignancy proportions within BI-RADS categories.

2 CPD points

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Radiology

Chest radiography evaluation in patients admitted with confirmed COVID-19 infection

The article aims to educate on the demographic and radiographic characteristics of COVID-19 pneumonia in hospitalized patients and the utility of the Brixia scoring system for assessing disease severity and prognosis.

2 CPD points

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Radiology

Differentiation between various types and subtypes of intracranial meningiomas with advanced MRI

The article aims to educate on using advanced MRI parameters to differentiate between meningioma grades and subtypes for better clinical and surgical planning.

2 CPD points

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