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Published: 23 October 2024

Family physicians poised for bigger role in public healthcare – after years on the sidelines

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Prevalence of symptomatic polyneuropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending the diabetes clinic at Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital, South Africa 9 December, 2025
Background: Diabetic neuropathy has an estimated prevalence of 50% among individuals with longstanding diabetes, with distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSPN) being the most common manifestation. Poor glycaemic control is a recognised risk factor for DSPN. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of symptomatic DSPN in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) using a validated symptom-screening […]
Kaveer Thejpal
Factors contributing to delayed diagnosis of cervical cancer in human immunodeficiency virus-positive women 8 December, 2025
Background: Cervical cancer is more prevalent in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive women and is frequently diagnosed in an advanced stage. This study sought to understand factors contributing to the delayed diagnosis of cervical cancer in HIV-positive women at Mokopane Hospital in the Limpopo Province of South Africa.Methods: A qualitative phenomenological study was conducted using individual interviews among […]
Frenzar M. Tshiruruvhela
Patient-centred interventions for drug-resistant tuberculosis: A scoping review 30 November, 2025
Background: People on drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) treatment face multiple challenges, which include severe disease and treatment side effects, together with psychosocial and socioeconomic challenges. These challenges impact patients’ ability to remain in care and complete their treatment.Methods: We conducted a scoping review to synthesise evidence on patient-centred care interventions that have been offered to DR-TB patients to […]
Ndiviwe Mphothulo
Knowledge and attitudes towards seizure first aid among attendees of Gateway Clinic in Bloemfontein 27 November, 2025
Background: Providing first aid during an epileptic seizure can be lifesaving; however, many individuals lack the necessary knowledge and skills because of persistent misconceptions about epilepsy. This study assessed knowledge and attitudes towards seizure first aid among attendees of the Gateway Clinic in Bloemfontein.Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted using a structured questionnaire to evaluate participants’ […]
Ilias P. Masinde
Regional anaesthesia in the emergency centre: Knowledge, attitudes and practices of doctors in the Western Cape, South Africa 14 November, 2025
Background: Regional anaesthesia in emergency centres (ECs) offers clear benefits for patient care and system efficiency. However, its use in South African ECs remains inconsistent, and the knowledge, attitudes and practices of emergency doctors are not well understood. A notable gap exists in formal training.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among EC doctors at four district hospitals […]
Andrew D. Fourie

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