Audiology
Hearing aid verification: Practices and perceptions of South African audiologists
To enhance understanding of hearing aid verification practices, perceptions and challenges among audiologists to improve evidence-based hearing healthcare.
2 CPD points
Dental therapy
Access to and Utilization of Dental Care Services by Older Adults
To explore the key barriers affecting access to healthcare among older adults in Nigeria.
3 CPD points
Environmental Health
Anxiety in breathing: the impact of air pollution on the mental health of adolescents
This journal article examines how air pollution negatively affects adolescent mental health, particularly anxiety, and highlights the importance of environmental health interventions and preventive public health strategies.
3 CPD points
Homeopathy
Sleep quality and levels of stress, anxiety, and depression in patients treated with homeopathy
Prospective study found homeopathic treatment over six months improved sleep quality and reduced stress, anxiety, and depression in adults, with significant associations between improved sleep and reduced psychological distress.
3 CPD points
Medicine
Relationships between moderate vigorous physical activity, motor- and health-related fitness and motor skills in children
This study explores relationships between moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, fitness and motor skills in young children, highlighting positive associations and the influence of socioeconomic status and body composition.
3 CPD point
Nuclear medicine
Computational Nuclear Oncology Toward Precision Radiopharmaceutical Therapies: Ethical, Regulatory, and Socioeconomic Dimensions of Theranostic Digital Twins
This article explores the promise and challenges of digital twins for personalized radiopharmaceutical therapy, focusing on ethical, regulatory, and technical issues in nuclear oncology.
3 CPD points
Nursing
Nurses’ perceptions of involving family members in the care of mental health care users
This study explores nurses’ perceptions of family involvement in mental health care, highlighting its benefits for recovery and challenges such as poor contact and limited participation.
2 CPD points
Optometry
Analysis of Optometry students responses towards ethical dilemmas in eye outpatients
This cross-sectional study evaluates how third and fourth year optometry students respond to ethical dilemmas, highlighting the importance of clinical experience in refining ethical decision-making skills in practice.
3 CPD points
Paramedics
Exploring Paramedics’ Perspectives on Paediatric Head Injury in Prehospital Care
This study explored paramedic experiences, decision-making processes and challenges faced when dealing with paediatric traumatic head injuries in prehospital care.
2 CPD points
Physiotherapy
Health equity profile of knee replacement patients in the South African public sector: A descriptive study
This study examines health equity, waiting times and quality of life among public-sector knee replacement patients, highlighting disparities linked to age and socioeconomic status in accessing surgery.
2 CPD point
Radiology
Gallstones and Choledocholithiasis: A Comprehensive Imaging Review
A comprehensive review of features, pathology and imaging options of gallstone disease.
3 CPD points