Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Breast cancer"
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The association between dietary intake and breast cancer risk in black South African women
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)Background - Breast cancer is the second leading diagnosed cancer in black South African women. The World Health Organization previously estimated that 30%-50% of all cancers, including breast cancer can be prevented by ... -
Biological evaluation of Pheroid® formulated plant bio-actives against oestrogen active breast cancer
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2022)Cancer is a serious public health complication worldwide. Annually 115 000 South Africans are diagnosed with cancer, where men have a lifetime risk of 1:7 and women a lifetime risk of 1:8. The most frequently diagnosed and ... -
Establishment and characterisation of tumour-bearing mouse models for evaluation of biodistribution of a radiopharmaceutical
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)Introduction: To improve early detection of breast and ovarian cancer, characterised animal models of cancer are required for screening novel tumour-specific imaging radiopharmaceuticals. The purpose of this study was to ... -
Topical delivery of selected female hormones from different formulations
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)Skin ageing is an unavoidable biological phenomenon inextricably linked to menopause. The rapid and drastic decline in oestrogen levels brought about by menopause has a profound effect on skin integrity and physiology, ...