Environmental Health
Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry chemical profile investigation and biological activities of ethylacetate fraction of Baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) pulp used in the treatment of urinary tract infections
The study identifies bioactive compounds in Adansonia digitata fruit pulp, demonstrating its antioxidant and antibacterial properties, supporting its traditional use in treating UTIs and other ailments.
2 CPD points
Environmental Health
Gibberellic acid influences growth indices and biochemical parameters in micropropagated Ocimum gratissimum L. explants
The study investigates the micropropagation of Ocimum gratissimum through somatic embryogenesis using plant growth regulators (PGRs), revealing GA3 and IAA as the most effective for enhancing growth and reducing oxidative stress.
1 CPD point
Medical Technology
Impact of pre-COVID-19 epidemic preparedness on the trajectory of the pandemic in African countries
This article assesses the pre-COVID-19 preparedness of sub-Saharan African countries, revealing inadequate pandemic readiness, and highlights the importance of strengthening key capacities to reduce infection rates during pandemics.
1 CPD point
Medical Technology
Cost of running a full-service receiving office at a centralised testing laboratory
This study evaluates the cost of running the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital laboratory's receiving office, revealing $0.766 USD per registration. Staff costs dominate, with order entry reducing expenses by 20%.
2 CPD points
Medicine
Sociocultural factors that influence the prevention of malaria in Ohangwena region, Namibia
This study examines sociocultural factors influencing malaria prevention in Namibia's Ohangwena region, highlighting traditional practices and barriers to accessing modern methods, suggesting combining both to enhance malaria prevention efforts.
1 CPD point
Medicine
Perspectives on sexual history taking in routine primary care consultations in Northwest, South Africa: Disconnect between patients and doctors
The article explores barriers and facilitators of sexual history-taking in primary care consultations, highlighting a disconnect between doctors’ and patients’ expectations, cultural barriers, and time constraints impacting effective communication.
2 CPD points
Nursing
Clinical learning opportunity in public academic hospitals
This study explores the concept of Clinical Learning Opportunities (CLO) in nursing education, aiming to clarify its meaning, define its attributes, and identify strategies to improve student nurses' clinical competencies and critical thinking skills.
2 CPD points
Nursing
Nursing informatics skills relevance and competence for final year nursing students
This study examines final-year nursing students' perceptions, skills in nursing informatics, and attitudes towards computerization in healthcare, highlighting the importance of computer literacy and informatics competence in modern nursing practice.
2 CPD points