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