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Development and validation of a pharmacogenomics profiling panel suitable for personalizing metformin therapy
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
The burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in South Africa is predicted to
increase substantially in the next decades if the necessary preventative measures are
not taken. The two most common NCDs associated with ...
Exploring the knowledge, attitudes, perceptions and practices of teachers around obesity and nutrition related non-communicable diseases
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Introduction: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are among the leading causes of premature death in South Africa. As is the case with many countries in transition, in South Africa the burden of pre-NCDs such as overweight ...
The effectiveness of diabetes self-management education training among individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus in rural Nigeria
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) constitutes the highest percentage of diabetes cases. It has become a serious global problem due to rapid cultural and social changes, ageing, increasing urbanisation, dietary changes, reduced ...
Exploring a bio-psychological intervention for painful diabetic neuropathy
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN) is a major clinical manifestation of diabetes associated with damage to the nerves. The etiology and prognosis of PDN is multi-dimensional, needing a multi-faceted approach for management. ...
The relationship between food environment, obesity and NCD status among adults aged 30-70 years in Langa and Mount Frere, South Africa.
(University of Western Cape, 2019)
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are some of the leading causes of death
worldwide. Obesity results from the interactions between biology, behaviour, and
environment. The current obesity epidemic is largely driven by ...
Isolation and characterization of natural products from selected Rhus species
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
Searsia is the more recent name for the genus (Rhus) that contains over 250 individual species of flowering plants in the family Anacardiaceae. Research conducted on Searsia extracts to date indicates a promising potential ...
Development of an aptamer based lateral flow test strip for a diabetes biomarker
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Diabetes mellitus is one of the major chronic diseases that poses a significant risk to human
health globally. Current diagnostics for diabetes are based on blood glucose measurements,
which can go unnoticed for years. ...
The role of culture in mobile application adoption amongst diabetes patients in previously disadvantaged communities in the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a global health problem with a high mortality rate. Self-management is an essential part of diabetes management and it includes self-care behaviour tasks such as healthy eating, being ...
Adverse Foetal Outcomes in Gestational Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a condition that affects pregnant women and is one of the most common complications related to pregnancy. According to the World health organisation (WHO), the usual window for ...
Investigating hypoglycaemic effects and safety of the herbal Product – JT2016 in vivo study
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
Diabetes has since been a global epidemic; an estimated 5.0 million deaths of diabetes in the world
have been recorded; one in 11 adults have diabetes (415 million); and by 2040, one adult in 10 (642
million) will have ...