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Rational drug therapy monitoring in type 2 diabetes mellitus : using glycated haemoglobin as a guide for change in therapy
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a progressive disease characterised by defects in insulin secretion, insulin action or both. Proper management of diabetes with appropriate drug and lifestyle interventions, guided by proper ...
Comparison of flavonoid profile and respiratory smooth muscle relaxant effects of Artemisia afra versus Leonotis leonurus
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Leonotis leonurus (L. leonurus) and Artemisia afra (A. afra) are two of the most commonly used medicinal plants in South Africa traditionally advocated for use in asthma. However, proper scientific studies to validate these ...
Quality of the combined oral contraceptive pill (0.15mg levonorgestrel and 0.03mg ethinylestradiol) in the private retail pharmacies of Nyeri Town, Kenya. Results from a postmarket quality study
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Background: The effectiveness of the combined oral contraceptive pill as a family planning method is dependent on its quality. The quality of medicines on the healthcare market is established through postmarket quality ...