Biokinetics
Ronel du Plessis
Management of high blood pressure
This review looks at the management of high blood pressure and the key factors to be considered when conducting assessments and measurements.
3 CPD points
Dental
Dr. J. Hartshorne
Treatment of dentine hypersensitivity (DH)
The aim of this article is to provide clinicians with contemporary evidence-based clinical guidelines and recommendations on the management of dentine hypersensitivity.
3 CPD points
Emergency Care
Ms A. Pretorius
Pre-hospital blood transfusion in trauma patients
The aim of this article was to compare specific scoring systems used to identify trauma patients that require pre-hospital blood transfusions. The study aimed to determine if these scores are valid and accurate tools to make this identification outside of the hospital.
3 CPD points
Environmental Health
Dr. Johan Schoeman
A case study during the Diwali festival of the variations of black carbon and fine particulate matter (PM1, PM2.5 and PM10) during firecrackers bursting episodes and biomass burning
The purpose of the study is measuring of Black Carbon and Particulate Matter during the Diwali festival in India to determine the impact on air quality during the firecracker and candle-burning activities.
3 CPD points
Ethics
Dr Julia West
Dental Negligence
The aim of this article is to understand what dental negligence is, and its legal implications.
3 CPD points
Ethics
Mrs. M. Rossouw
Healthcare Research: Partnering with patients
The aim of this article is mapping the literature related to the ethical issues associated with patient partnership in healthcare research, as well as the recommendations to address them.
3 CPD points
Ethics
Mrs. S. Salijee
Telehealth practice and ethical consideration
The aim of this article is to look at the benefits and limitations of telehealth, as well as the differences in perceptions between clinicians and patients.
3 CPD points
Ethics
Joanna Deane
The rights of children to participate in decision-making during the therapeutic process
The aim of this article is to describe the decision-making experiences of children, parents, and therapists in occupational therapy.
3 CPD points
Physiotherapy
Mrs. M. Rossouw
Respiratory Physiotherapy: Current developments and future directions
The aim of this article is to show current evidence and practice and address future directions in respiratory physiotherapy.
3 CPD points
Radiography
Yvonne Oosthuysen
Bone fracture assessment using ultrasound
Ultrasound is considered a valuable diagnostic tool to perform a first-line assessment of bone tissue, especially in situations without direct access to X-ray imaging.
3 CPD points
SAAFP
Prof E M Irusen Ph D.
COPD- Challenging Convention
The aim of this article is to provide an update of COPD and recent insights on therapy.
2 CPD points
Virology
Nicolene Naidu
A systematic review of the evolving epidemiology of human monkeypox
The potential threat from the resurgence of human monkeypox and it’s changing epidemiology is investigated.
3 CPD points