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Multifunctional enzyme inhibition for neuroprotection: a focus on MAO, NOS, and AChE inhibitors
(Elsevier, 2015)Neurodegenerative disorders are known to be multifactorial in nature and current research focus has moved from a ‘one-drug-one-target approach’ to that of drugs which are able to act at various relevant biological targets. ... -
Muscle mass measures and incident osteoporosis in a large cohort of postmenopausal women
(Wiley, 2019)Background Despite several muscle mass measures being used in the current definitions of sarcopenia, their usefulness is uncertain because of limited data on their association with health outcomes. The aim of the study ... -
Mycotoxin exposure and infant and young child growth in Africa: what do we know?
(Karger, 2014)Introduction: Infant and young child (IYC) growth impairment remains a public health ... -
’n Lewensvaardigheidsprogram vir straatkinders: aanwending van die lewenskaartetegniek in maatskaplike groepwerkverband
(Stellenbosch Univ, 2019)The focus of this article is to indicate how the life map technique was applied in the development of a life skills program for street children in order to promote the psychosocial functioning of street children. A literature ... -
’n Lewensvaardigheidsprogram vir straatkinders: aanwending van die lewenskaartetegniek in maatskaplike groepwerkverband
(Stellenbosch Univ, 2019)Die artikel dui aan hoe die lewenskaartetegniek as terapeutiese hulpmiddel in maatskaplike groepwerkverband gebruik is om ’n lewensvaardigheidsprogram vir straatkinders te ontwikkel. Hierdie program beoog om die psigo-sosiale ... -
'n Ondersoek na Opleidingsgeleenthede vir Spesialisasie in Forensiese Maatskaplike Werk
(Social Care Institute for Excellence, 2009)Forensic social work is a new field in South Africa. Forensic social work is regarded as a speciality, but has not been registered as such by the South African Council for Social Service Professions. There is a growing ... -
'n Oorsigartikel oor tipes gesinsrituele en die simboliese betekenis daarvan vir jong vowassenes
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'n Prakties-teologiese ondersoek na die uitwerking van afwesige vaders: 'n Verkennende kwalitatiewe ondersoek in die Promosa-gemeenskap
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'n Praktykbenadering tot geloofsvorming vanuit die benadering van Thomas Groome en die Gestaltteorie: 'n prakties-teologiese dialoog
(AOSIS, 2016)The article describes the dialogue between Thomas Groome’s approach to faith formation and Gestalt theory in order to develop a practice approach to faith formation. The transversal model of cross-disciplinary dialogue, ... -
N, N-Bis (trifluoromethylquinoline-4-yl)diamino alkanes: synthesis and antimalarial activity
(Bentham Science, 2008)A series of N,N-bis(trifluoromethylquinolin-4-yl)- and N,N-bis[2,8-bis(trifluoromethyl)quinolin-4-yl] diamino alkane and piperazine derivatives were synthesised by employing a simple and rapid displacement reaction of the ... -
n-3 Long-chain PUFAs reduce respiratory morbidity caused by iron supplementation in iron-deficient South African schoolchildren: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled intervention
(American Society for Nutrition, 2015)ABSTRACT Background: Although iron supplementation in malaria–free areas "mostly reduces infectious morbidity, it can sometimes increase morbidity" from infections as a result of the dependence of pathogenic ... -
N-acetyl cysteine as therapeutic intervention in a “two-hit” model of maternal inflammation and post-natal methamphetamine exposure
(Elsevier, 2016)Schizophrenia is a severe neurodegenerative, pro- gressive degenerative illness, prevalent in 0.5−1% of the world population. It is causally associated with a genetic aspect as well as early-life environmental stress. ... -
N-acetyl cysteine reverses bio-behavioural changes induced by prenatal inflammation, adolescent methamphetamine exposure and combined challenges
(Springer, 2018)Rationale Schizophrenia is associated with prenatal inflammation and/or postnatal stressors such as drug abuse, resulting in immune-redox dysfunction. Antioxidants may offer therapeutic benefits. Objectives The objective ... -
N-acetyl cysteine reverses social isolation rearing induced changes in cortico-striatal monoamines in rats
(Springer, 2013)Schizophrenia is causally associated with early-life environmental stress, implicating oxidative stress in its pathophysiology. N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), a glutathione precursor and antioxidant, is emerging as a useful ... -
N-terminal prohormone B-type natriuretic peptide and cardiovascular function in Africans and Caucasians: the SAfrEIC study
(Elsevier, 2012)Background This study compared NT-proBNP levels and the association with cardiovascular markers between Africans and Caucasians from South Africa. Methods This cross-sectional study involved 201 Africans and 255 Caucasians ... -
The Na+K+-ATPase inhibitor marinobufagenin and early cardiovascular risk in humans: a review of recent evidence
(Springer, 2019)Purpose of Review This review synthesizes recent findings in humans pertaining to the relationships between marinobufagenin (MBG), a steroidal Na+/K+-ATPase inhibitor and salt-sensitivity biomarker, and early cardiovascular ... -
Nano- and Pheroid technologies for development of foliar iron fertilizers and iron biofortification of soybean grown in South Africa
(Springer, 2019)Background Foliar iron (Fe) fertilization of crops may increase Fe concentrations in edible portions of plants and improve yield in soils with low available Fe. However, the role of foliar Fe fertilization in increasing ... -
Nasal and rectal delivery of insulin with chitosan and N-trimethyl chitosan chloride
(Taylor & Francis, 2010)The aim of this study was to evaluate the ability of TMC, with different degrees of quaternization, to increase insulin absorption in vivo following nasal and rectal administration in rats. Two batches of TMC with different ... -
Nasal delivery of recombinant human growth hormone: In vivo evaluation with pheroid technology and N-Trimethyl chitosan chloride
(Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2010)Purpose. It was the aim of this study to investigate the possible enhancement of the absorption of recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) in the nasal cavity, in the presence of a polymeric absorption enhancer, N-trimethyl ... -
National expenditure on health research in South Africa: how has the landscape changed in the past decade?
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2020)Background. Over the past 18 years, the South African (SA) Ministry of Health has committed to allocate 2% of the national health budget to research, while the National Health Research Policy (2001) proposed that the health ...