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A severe burn is arguably the most significant injury that the human body can sustain. No other form of trauma causes the massive physiological changes seen in a patient with a major burn injury. This is true in the first few weeks as well as up to two years post-burn, due to the persistence of the...

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Objective: The objective was to determine lipid levels and cardiovascular risk factors in treatment-naïve, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected rural African people in Limpopo province. Design: This was a case control study. Setting and subjects: The setting was Dikgale Health and Demograph...

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Background: Vision impairment (VI) affects the quality of life of individuals; it negatively impacts education, mobility and socioeconomic life, leading to dependency. Increased life expectancy is expected to drive a corresponding rise in the prevalence of VI. Timely and effective efforts are requir...

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Background: Colour vision defects are expected to have a negative impact on daily activities, education, misguided career choices, and mental and social well-being. Its prevalence among university students in South Africa remains unknown. Aim: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of colou...

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The article seeks to bring the effect of the encounter with the Neo-Babylonian Empire on the oracles in Jeremiah 50–51 Masoretic text (MT) to the fore. In these oracles, the Babylonian imperial claim of global rule from Babylon as a manifestation of the kingship of Marduk is countered with the count...

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Background: Entrepreneurs in Gauteng, South Africa’s economic hub, face growing pressure to integrate sustainability into their business models. As responsible operations become essential, the need for supportive frameworks has intensified. Developing a robust framework for sustainable entrepreneuri...

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Background: Women with disabilities are at disproportionate risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes partly because of the limited information on their pregnancy histories. However, deaf women are faced with communication challenges, sexuality, menstrual health as well as pregnancy and its care, which re...

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The article is a historical analysis of Nicholas Bhengu’s vision of women’s empowerment for evangelism and socio-economic development. It was during one of Bhengu’s visits to the United States to raise funds for his Back to God Crusade, God appeared to him in a vision in Brooklyn, New York, in 1960;...

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South Africa is rated as one of the highest in violent crimes that result in murder, standing at number four in the world. In 2023, there were 27 000 people reported murdered, which amounts to 45 people per 100 000. Violent protest actions are also a contributor to the number of deaths. One particul...

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Background: Vaccine hesitancy among healthcare workers (HCWs) hinders coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) control efforts. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess enhancers and barriers to the uptake of COVID-19 vaccine among HCWs in Ibadan, Nigeria. Setting: Health facility-based cross-sectional...

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Background: Collaboration in early childhood services is essential for integrating interdisciplinary efforts to support child development. Despite its importance, research trends in this area remain fragmented and require systematic mapping. Aim: This study aims to analyse research trends on collab...

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Background: The Western Cape (WC) province of South Africa is one of the highest emergency care (EC) research-producing regions in Africa. In 2021, a consensus exercise with key stakeholders established 26 EC research priorities. This study aimed to confirm evidence gaps in relation to the prioritie...

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Background: Specimen losses across the pathology value chain (PVC) result in missed diagnostic opportunities. It is difficult to fully assess these due to the current paper-based systems, with tracking of specimens only possible on the laboratory information system (LIS). Aim: This study aimed to...

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Background: In recent years, the sharing economy (SE) has garnered increasing attention for its potential to enable businesses to access resources that would otherwise be difficult or costly to acquire. This is expected to be particularly beneficial for startups that face resource constraints. Aim:...

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Objective: Triage is an essential first step in the efficient and effective running of any emergency department. A good triage tool saves lives and reduces mortality. The Triage Early Warning Score (TEWS) is a useful tool used to identify patients in emergency departments who are at risk of deterior...

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Background: The need for integrated healthcare has been increasingly recognised because of mounting challenges associated with the proliferation of injuries and noncommunicable diseases. A developing example of integration is between Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and palliative care. Despite reco...

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