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The world is experiencing a demographic shift toward an increasing proportion of elderly persons. Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other neurological disorders are far more likely to develop as people age. AD is a gradual, irreversible, and degenerative brain disorder that progressively deteriorates memory and cognitive function, eventually leading to death.

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The prehospital paediatric emergency care burden managed by a public ambulance service in the Western Cape, South Africa.

BMC Emerg Med

December 2024

Department of Emergency Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health & Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa.

Background: Paediatric mortality rates in low- and middle-income countries account for over 80% of the global burden. In South Africa, one in every 33 children will not reach the age of five. Despite the high mortality rate, there is a paucity of data describing the prehospital paediatric under-five emergency care burden in South Africa.

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Alginate, a polysaccharide found in brown seaweeds, has regularly gained attention for its potential use as a source of bioactive compounds. However, it is structurally complex with a high molecular weight, limiting its application. Alginate oligosaccharides (AOS) are small, soluble fragments, making them more bioavailable.

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In 2018, the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) introduced acetic acid visual inspection (AAVI) screening program and treatment of cervical precancers with cryotherapy in replacement of Pap smear intervention in Namibia. The study examines the effective use of AAVI-and-cryotherapy treatment on HPV-diagnosed women. Female patients of the reproductive age (20-49 years) group visiting 2 Namibian healthcare facilities for AAVI and cryotherapy treatment were investigated using a cross-sectional approach.

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  • * Data were collected using questionnaires at two healthcare facilities, revealing a high prevalence of HBV among women aged 26 to 50 and that many individuals learned about their HBV status through free testing.
  • * The research found that 73% of patients preferred herbal remedies and showed significant differences in health status based on the type of management adopted, suggesting the need for the health minister to promote regular HBV screenings and subsidized testing and vaccination programs.
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  • - The study investigates CUDC-101, a multitarget inhibitor, and its ability to improve radiation response in breast cancer when combined with proton and X-ray irradiation, with a focus on triple-negative breast cancer cell lines.
  • - Results showed that CUDC-101 enhanced sensitivity to radiation, increased apoptosis, and caused G2/M cell cycle arrest, particularly in the aggressive MDA-MB-231 cell line.
  • - The findings suggest that CUDC-101 could be an effective option for treating triple-negative breast cancer, either on its own or alongside radiation therapies.
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  • The study explores the use of cold plasma treatment to improve the quality and shelf-life of 'Keitt' mangoes, focusing on their nutritional content and microbial stability during storage.
  • Fresh mangoes were treated in various ways (CP for 5 and 10 minutes, chemical dip, or left untreated) and then stored for 30 days before being dried at 60°C.
  • Results indicated that cold plasma treatment led to lower total soluble solids (TSS) and flavanol levels compared to untreated mangoes, but still effectively reduced microbial counts and improved storage stability.
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Background: Netball, with its dynamic movements, poses a high injury risk, notably to the ankles and knees. This study examined the injury knowledge and attitudes of semi-professional netball players in the Western Cape, South Africa.

Methods: In this study 117 semi-professional female netball players from eight clubs in the Western Cape district were conveniently sampled.

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In this research we identified the training needs of paramedics in Australia regarding elder abuse identification and response. Ten qualitative interviews with paramedics and paramedic educators from each state and territory were conducted between January and March 2024. Participants encountered elder abuse in their professional capacity, often manifesting as neglect although responses were variable, influenced by the jurisdiction, whether the paramedic had specialist training, how much "scene time" was permitted, workload pressures, and if there were clear protocols and guidelines from the ambulance service on how to respond to elder abuse.

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A Case Report of the First CEA Transplant in an HIV-Positive Burn Patient in South Africa Using a Novel Composite Culture Technique.

Indian J Plast Surg

October 2024

Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Bellville, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

Resource-limited burn centers are usually devoid of cultured epithelial autografts (CEA) owing largely to prohibitive costs. A modified CEA technique at our burn center incorporated cost-effective, routinely-used dressings with favorable outcomes. One unknown concern was the immunosuppressive effect that extensive burns and potentially human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection may have on graft take.

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  • - Supplementary sugar-water feeders provide a concentrated food source for nectarivorous birds, which might affect their visits to native flowers and the relationship between birds and plants, especially in younger, post-fire areas.
  • - A study at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve in South Africa tested these feeders during low (winter) and high (spring) floral abundance to see how they impacted bird behavior and flower visitation.
  • - Results showed that while birds used sugar-water feeders more in winter when flowers were scarce, overall bird visits to flowers remained higher than to feeders, suggesting that feeders don't compete with natural food sources but offer an extra option, particularly when flowers are less abundant.
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  • Cerebral white matter lesions (WMLs) in people with multiple sclerosis (pwMS) are linked to the loss of myelin-producing cells, and current treatments aim to reduce these lesions and associated disabilities.
  • A new genetic testing program identified risk factors for WML formation and suggested personalized lifestyle changes and nutrient optimization as possible preventive measures.
  • A 10-year pilot study found that pwMS who followed these lifestyle interventions exhibited significantly smaller WML volumes compared to those who did not, highlighting the potential of dietary and lifestyle changes in managing MS, though further research is necessary.*
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(synonym ) is an important South African medicinal plant used traditionally to treat different human pathologies and is considered an adaptogenic plant. This study sought to isolate compounds from the plant and determine their protective potentials using SH-SY5Y cells and MPP (1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium) to mimic Parkinson's disease. The phytochemical analysis of a 70% aqueous methanolic extract of leaves resulted in the isolation and identification of 11 pure compounds (-), among which compounds and were identified as new metabolites.

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Antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and cytotoxicity potentials of green-synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles using the aqueous extract of .

3 Biotech

December 2024

Phytomedicine and Phytochemistry Group, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Bellville, 7535 South Africa.

The current research involved the synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) using an aqueous extract of shoots, and subsequent characterization via different analytical methods, such as UV-Vis spectroscopy, Scanning electron microscope (SEM), Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Transmission electron microscope (TEM), and zeta potential. The biological effects of the ZnO-NPs were then tested against C3A hepatocyte cells and L6 myocyte cell lines via series of analysis, including cytotoxicity, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antidiabetic effect via enzymatic inhibition. The UV-Vis analysis showed a maximum absorption spectrum at 360, and the TEM analysis reveals a spherical and hexagonal structures, with an average dimension of 28.

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Paediatric diagnostic reference levels for common computed tomography procedures: A systematic review.

Radiography (Lond)

November 2024

Department of Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa.

Background: Previous paediatric diagnostic reference levels (PDRL) literature reviews for commonly performed procedures of the brain, chest and abdomen revealed wide DRL variation and deviation of scanning protocols across CT centres. The current review went further to determine the extent and possible factors of DRL variation in the same procedure, age or weight group, between scanners and CT centres for the standardisation of CT practice globally.

Methods: The preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis (PRISMA) flow chart was used to screen articles in Science Direct, Medline, Academic Search Complete via EBSCOhost, PubMed, and CINAHL via EBSCOhost including the Google search engine.

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Hypoglycemic Assessment of Aqueous Leaf Extract of on Diabetic Wistar Rats.

Biochem Res Int

October 2024

Department of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, Faculty of Health, Natural Resources and Applied Sciences, Namibia University of Science and Technology, Private Bag 13388, 13 Jackson Kaujeua Street, Windhoek, Namibia.

leaf is used for diabetes due to its pharmacologic effects. Patients with hyperglycemia experience beta cell destruction. However, no research on risk awareness has been done to ascertain its safety.

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Glioblastoma, the most aggressive brain cancer, is challenging to treat owing to the difficulty of crossing the blood-brain barrier, high recurrence rates and significant mortality. This review highlights the potential of green synthesis methods in developing metal nanoparticles (MNPs) as a sustainable solution for drug delivery systems targeting glioblastoma. We explore the unique properties and modes of action of MNPs synthesised through eco-friendly processes by focusing on their bioavailability and precision in brain targeting, and discuss the potential of MNPs to target glioblastoma at the molecular level.

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Seaweed Farming in Tanzania: A Study of Working Practices and Geospatial Analysis of Occupational Hazards and Adverse Health Outcomes.

J Agromedicine

October 2024

Occupational Medicine Division and Centre for Environmental and Occupational Health Research, School of Public Health, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.

Objective: Work in seafood harvesting and processing has been associated with a range of occupational hazards and associated health problems. However, limited information exists regarding the occupational health risks among workers engaged in seaweed handling.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to map seaweed co-operatives ( = 45), assess working practices, and identify common work-related symptoms, occupational hazards, and interventions in seaweed farming sites ( = 24), across three regions of Zanzibar, Tanzania.

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Radiography community involvement in the professional socialisation of diagnostic radiography students.

Radiography (Lond)

October 2024

Department of Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa. Electronic address:

Introduction: Professional socialisation entails acquisition and internalisation of knowledge, skills, and values necessary to become members of a chosen profession. In the healthcare professions, the process is initiated during undergraduate academic and clinical learning, with clinical learning considered as more significant. This suggests that clinical radiographers play a key role in socialising students into the radiography profession.

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Classification of Kudoa thyrsites infected and uninfected fish using a handheld near-infrared spectrophotometer, SIMCA and PLS-DA.

J Fish Dis

January 2025

Department of Food Technology and Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Bellville, South Africa.

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  • Kudoa thyrsites infection in marine fish leads to myoliquefaction, which is hard to detect until 24-56 hours after death, complicating the removal of infected fish before they reach the market.
  • The study explored using near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy combined with advanced statistical methods to distinguish between infected and uninfected fish, showing a high infection rate in sardines, hake, and kingklip.
  • While the models attempted to classify fish successfully, they struggled with accuracy, particularly for kingklip, and showed over 60% misclassification, especially in SIMCA models.
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Disaster management training for environmental health: A narrative literature review.

Jamba

September 2024

Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Faculty of Public Health, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.

Unlabelled: The growing frequency and severity of disasters worldwide have highlighted the need for environmental health practitioners to be equipped with specialised training to respond effectively to evolving public health contexts. Disasters can have long-lasting impacts on the environment and environmental health services, necessitating prompt and effective responses. However, the current environmental health workforce faces challenges in acquiring the necessary competencies to address environmental health threats during disasters.

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  • Mopane worm flour is really nutritious because it has lots of protein, good fats, and minerals.
  • When mixed with wheat flour to make biscuits, even a small amount (5% to 15%) makes them healthier and tastier without changing the moisture much.
  • However, adding too much mopane flour (20% or more) changes the biscuits' size and color but still keeps them fun to eat!
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Electrode modification has been one of the most active areas of interest in electrochemistry research. Hence, the investigation of the effects of chemically and electrochemically modified GCE nano-films on the NPs electrochemical properties. The electrochemistry of nano-films of Ag NPs, Au NPs and bimetallic Ag-Au (1:2) NPs of chemical citrate reduction synthesis drop coated (DCT) and electro-deposition method (EDP) are reported.

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The journey of service-learning: Perspectives from medical imaging and therapeutic sciences students.

J Med Imaging Radiat Sci

December 2024

Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Department of Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences, Cape Town, South Africa.

Introduction: South Africa (SA) is portrayed as a developing country facing many socio-economic challenges. Service-Learning (SL) is considered an integral part of work-integrated learning (WIL) whereby students are provided an opportunity to experience the real world of work by putting to practice the theory that they have been taught. In the context of this paper, SL is embedded in the undergraduate curriculum of medical imaging and therapeutic sciences (MITS) students in SA, in the form of a SL community project (SLCP).

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