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Variable-temperature X-ray powder diffraction analysis of the crystal transformation of the pharmaceutically preferred polymorph C of mebendazole
(Elsevier, 2005)Mebendazole is a common benzimidazole anthelmintic that is water insoluble. It is reported to exist in three different polymorphic forms in the solid state, i.e. polymorph A, B and C. Form C is the pharmaceutically preferred ... -
Synthesis and transdermal properties of acetylsalicylic acid and selected esters
(Elsevier, 2006)The primary aim of this study was to determine the transdermal penetration of acetylsalicylic acid and some of its derivatives, to establish a correlation, if any, with selected physicochemical properties and to determine ... -
Appearance of antidepressant-like effect by sildenafil in rats after central muscarinic receptor blockade: evidence from behavioural and neuro-receptor studies
(Springer, 2008)The phosphodiesterase (PDE) 5 inhibitor sildenafil has been shown to display psychotropic actions in humans and animals, and has been used for the treatment of antidepressant-associated erectile dysfunction. However, its ... -
Prevalence of possible drug-drug interactions between antiretroviral agents in different age groups in a section of the private health care sector setting in South Africa
(Wiley, 2008)Background: The chronic nature of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection requires lifelong highly active antiretroviral (ARV) therapy (HAART) to continuously suppress HIV-1 viral replication, thus reducing morbidity ... -
Effects of the cosurfactant 1-butanol and feed composition on nanoparticle properties
(Wiley, 2008)The concentration of the cosurfactant 1-butanol (BuOH) determined the polymer weight and size for a series of poly(styrene-co-methyl methacrylate)s (P(St-co-MMA)) synthesized by the free-radical (o/w) microemulsion technique. ... -
Crystal structure of a rearranged cage compound 3-hydroxy-4-aza-8-oxoheptacyclo [9.4.1.0-2,10-, 0 -3,14-, 0-4,9-, 0-9,13-, 0-12,12]tetradecane
(Springer, 2008)Polycyclic hydrocarbon compounds exhibit a wide variety of biological activities, ranging from antiviral to Parkinson’s disease. Several structures such as the adamantanes have reached clinical status and are used ... -
Quantitative determination of octadecenedioic acid in human skin and transdermal perfusates by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.
(Oxford Univ Press, 2008)A gas chromatographic (GC) method with mass spectrometric (MS) detection is developed and validated for the accurate and precise determination of octadecenedioic acid (C18:1 DIOIC) in human skin samples and transdermal ... -
Exploring the influence of shelf-edge signage on consumer decision-making in Gauteng
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Coping with HIV-related stigma in five African countries
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Should obesity be blamed for the high prevalence rates of hypertension in black South African women?
(Nature Publishing Group, 2008)Hypertension is highly prevalent in South Africa, resulting in high stroke mortality rates. Since obesity is very common among South African women, it is likely that obesity contributes to the hypertension prevalence. The ... -
Fortifying Brown Bread with Sodium Iron EDTA, Ferrous Fumarate, or Electrolytic Iron Does Not Affect Iron Status in South African Schoolchildren
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Lived experiences of subclinical eating disorder: Female student's perceptions
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Curriculum enrichment through indigenous Zulu games
(The Southern African Alliance for Sport Science, Physical Education and Recreation, 2008) -
Die belewinge van informele versorgers van MIV/VIGS-pasiente; 'n salutogene perspektief
(Health SA Gesondheid / RAU, 2008)Family members as well as informal caregivers are increasingly bearing the responsibility of taking care of persons diagnosed with HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS, 2000:5). The intensity of the caregiving process and the variety of ... -
A physical education curriculum enriched with indigenous Zulu games for improved social development through cross-cultural interaction
(Indilinga : African Journal of Indigenous Knowledge Systems., 2008)The article is based on a study which was aimed at enriching the physical education curriculum with indigenous Zulu games for the promotion of cross-cultural interaction between the learners in the multicultural classroom. ... -
The perceptions of traditional healers of cervical cancer care at Ga Mothapo village in Limpopo Province
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Intestinal drug absorption enhancers: synergistic effects of combinations
(Taylor & Francis, 2008)Although many absorption enhancers have been investigated, very few are used clinically. A need exists therefore for more effective absorption enhancers. The drug-absorption-enhancing effects of combinations of N-trimethyl ... -
Policy makers' perceptions and attitutdes regarding incorporation of traditional healers into the national health care delivery system
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Transport of aspalathin, a rooibos tea flavonoid, across the skin and intestinal epithelium
(Wiley, 2008)Since Rooibos tea contains high levels of flavonoid antioxidants with potential health benefits when taken orally or applied topically, the quantity of the antioxidants crossing the physiological barriers is of scientific, ... -
In vitro antioxidant, antimutagenic and genoprotective activity of Rosa roxburghii fruit extract
(Wiley, 2008)The antioxidant properties of the fruit of the Rosa roxburghii (RR) plant have been associated with several putative health promoting effects. The possible cytotoxic, mutagenic/antimutagenic and genotoxic effects of RR ...