The characteristics of dermatology inpatients seen at the quaternary Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital in Durban, South Africa, over a 5-year period – 2015 - 2020 by L Mthembu, J T Masuka, K Duze, A Mosam

“…We retrospectively reviewed and analysed electronic records of all dermatology inpatients managed by dermatologists from 2015 to 2020 at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH) in Durban, South Africa. Demographic and clinical data on the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) 10 dermatology diagnosis and admitting specialty were collected and analysed. …”
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Preparation for a pandemic: The need for a standardised African health protocol for diseases by Ebenezer K. Frimpong, Mlungisi Ngcobo, Nceba Gqaleni

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Reliability of Schirmer and Phenol Red Thread test value on dry eye patients by Urvashni Nirghin, Tharuna Govender, Yeshalya Hirachund, Rorisang Mosololi, Hlengiwe Nxumalo, Sumaya Patel, Philani Zwane, Khathutshelo P. Mashige

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The prevalence of hand pathology in regional orthopaedic hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal: A cross-sectional study by S Thabit, M O'Connor, W Parker, T Mashishi, K Moodley, A Peer, K Matanzima, A J de Villiers, O Adewusi, R Aboobaker, A Rocher

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Thermodynamic evaluation of intermolecular interaction selectivity in separation of binary mixtures based on the activity coefficients at infinite dilution by Bakusele Kabane, Balungile Gasa, Nirmala Deenadayalu

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Policy brief: Optimising antimicrobial usage in paediatric inpatient hospital settings by J Cloete, M Karsas, T Chetty, A Pillay, M Archary, D Moore, T Reddy, Y Balakrishna, F Nakwa, R Lancaster, A Goga, P Jeena

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Impact of phytochemical-based hydrocolloid dressings on wound healing: A comparative review by Sipho Sibanda, Mapula Razwinani, Keolebogile Shirley Motaung

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The effect of water consumption on the aqueous layer of the tear film by Urvashni Nirghin, Sikelela E. Dlamini, Nontobeko Mkhize, Tabitha Munsami, Nosipho Nzama, Renaishia Pillay

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Prevalence and predictors of severe Crohn’s disease at a tertiary hospital in South Africa by C Gounden, V Naidoo, Y Moodley

“…Methods This was a retrospective chart review of patients with Crohn's disease (CD) attending the Gastroenterology Unit at a tertiary hospital in Durban, South Africa. Demographic and clinical variables at diagnosis of CD were collected and analysed for statistical association with development of SCD (defined as the presence of >/= 1 of the following over the course of CD: complex perianal disease, colonic resection >/= 2 small bowel resections, a single small bowel resection > 50cm, or construction of a definitive stoma). …”
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Antivirals for the treatment of mild and moderate COVID-19 in South Africa by R Perumal, V Naidoo, S Govender, T N Gengiah

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The profile of long-stay patients in a psychiatric hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa by Siziphiwe Y. Myeni, Vuyokazi Ntlantsana, Andrew Tomita, Ugochukwu S. Aguwa, Reyanta Bridgmohun, Sinethemba Shabalala

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Sisterhood in Academia - Storying our Experiences in Higher Education by Nereshee Govender, Nonhlanhla Khumalo, Grace Temiloluwa Agbede

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Mastering your fellowship: Part 1, 2025 by Klaus B. von Pressentin, John M. Musonda, Mergan Naidoo, Michéle Torlutter, Gert Marincowitz, Selvandran Rangiah, Zakariya Badat

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The synergistic health syndemic of HIV and cancer of the cervix in women living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: Decrying the dearth of information by S Sibeko, M Sebitloane, S Moyo

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Diagnosis and presenting features of autoimmune hepatitis at a central referral hospital in South Africa by Y Maharaj, V G Naidoo

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A decade-long overview of adverse events in a tertiary surgical service in South Africa by H Wain, D L Clarke, S Wall

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Introduction to the South African Rheumatism and Arthritis Association 2024 guidelines by B Hodkinson, E van Vuuren, A Maharaj, F Paruk, K Makan

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In defence of South Africa’s National Health Research Ethics Council guidelines on heritable human genome editing by Donrich Thaldar, Sheetal Soni, Larisse Prinsen, Ntokozo Mnyandu, Marietjie Botes, Julian Kinderlerer

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Characteristics, clinical manifestations and management of leprosy in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: A 20-year retrospective study by J S Sons, Z N Mkhize, N C Dlova, C Aldous, P R Bhat, A V Chateau

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