Lung function in healthy South African adult females by Smith, Emilee

“…The aim of this study was to investigate lung function in a group of healthy South African females and the applicability of the GLI reference equations. …”
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Assessment of lung function abnormalities in adult patients with tuberculosis in a high HIV-prevalent setting and the impact of a pulmonary rehabilitation intervention to improve l... by Manie, Shamila

“…The researchers recommended that future research investigates the extent of pulmonary sequelae in patients after completion of TB chemotherapy in large-scale studies. Long-term follow-up in those who have had TB without surgical intervention should be prioritised to see the extent of lung function disorders in this population, particularly in countries on the high-burden list for the disease. …”
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Lung function determinants and mortality of children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis in South Africa 2007-2016 by Vandenbroucke, Natalie Joëlle

“…This study aimed to describe the change in lung function, nutritional status and mortality of children and adolescents with CF, attending the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH) CF Clinic and to identify factors associated with poor pulmonary function outcomes and mortality. …”
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The unmet functioning needs of persons with long term traumatic spinal cord injury in Kenya by Lijodi, Brenda Ayuma

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Predictors of occupational sensitisation to grain dust allergens and changes in lung function among grain mill workers in Cape Town by Jeebhay, Mohamed Fareed

“…Secondly, to investigate the risk factors associated with the following outcomes: i) sensitisation to occupational allergens; ii) diagnosis of occupational asthma; iii) diagnosis of chronic obstructive airways disease; and iv) longitudinal changes in lung function. The risk factors studied included age, gender, smoking habits, occupational exposure, lung function status on baseline survey (1989), and allergic sensitisation assessed at follow up (1996). …”
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Functioning, disability, health and quality of life in adults with cerebral palsy more than 25 years after selective dorsal rhizotomy: a long-term follow-up study during adulthood by Veerbeek, Berendina Egbertine

“…There is thus a need for long-term follow-up studies focussed on all facets of daily living (International Classification of Function, Disability and Health (ICF) model domains: body structure and function, activity and participation) and quality of life in adults with CP who underwent SDR in their childhood. …”
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Coping with HIV-seropositive status: a psychoneuroimmunological perspective by Orr, Neil M

“…It was concluded that these results are consistent with previous research concerning with the immunosuppressive effects of habitual repression of emotions and the long-term maladaptive effects of avoidance coping. …”
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The effect of atmospheric and soil conditions on the grapevine water status by Laker, Mareli S. (Mareli Susan)

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Respiratory health status in relation to occupational exposure in uranium mining and recovery

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Predictors of obstructive lung disease among seafood processing workers along the west coast of the Western Cape of South Africa by Adams, Shahieda

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Predictors of obstructive lung disease among seafood processing workers along the West Coast of the Western Cape of South Africa by Adams, Shahieda

“…Skin prick tests (SPT) used extracts of common airborne allergen. Lung function spirometry and methacholine challenge tests (tidal breathing method) were conducted using Vitallograph S-model bellows volume-time spirometers according to ATS guidelines. …”
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Mapping and assessing ecosystem threat status of South African kelp forests by Dunga, Victor Loyiso

“…An understanding of kelp forest distribution, ecosystem functioning, pressures, and ecosystem state are key requirements for effective management. …”
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Designing to heal: the role of architecture in promoting healing in the long-term care setting by Marfo, Thomas Ntiamoah

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An adapted rehabilitation programme for a cross section of South African chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients by De Klerk, Danelle Ria

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Design features determining the sensitivity of wetting front detectors for managing irrigation water in the root zone

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Linking physiological, genomic, and ecological functioning in the seagrass, Zostera capensis by Mokumo, Mosihla Frederick

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Development and effect of an N-3 fatty acid-rich spread on the nutritional and cognitive status of school children by Dalton, Annalien

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Physicochemical characteristics of conditioned and micronised cowpeas and functional properties of the resultant flours

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Leaf analysis as a means of assessing the nutrient status of deciduous fruit trees and vines in the Western Cape Province by Beyers, Ewald

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