South African Family Practice, Volume 55, Issue 4 (2013)

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South African Family Practice, Volume 55, Issue 4 (2013)

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Editorials

Editorial
What is the status quo of South Africa's National Health Insurance pilot project?
Gboyega Ogunbanjo (Editor-in-chief: South African Family Practice)
Page: 301
Published online: 15 Aug 2014
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Articles

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Editor's focus
Gboyega Ogunbanjo (Editor-in-chief: South African Family Practice)
Page: 302
Published online: 15 Aug 2014
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Gouty arthritis: an approach for general practice
M Tikly (Professor of Rheumatology) MBBCh, PhD, FCP(SA), FRCP & K Makan (Rheumatology Fellow) MBChB, FCP(SA)
Pages: 307-312
Published online: 15 Aug 2014
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Anti-allergic ophthalmic drugs in general practice: which, why and when?
N Mohamed (Registrar) MBChB, FC Ophth(SA) & DP Smit (Consultant) Mbchb, Mmed(Ophth), Fcophth(Sa)
Pages: 313-318
Published online: 15 Aug 2014
AbstractforAnti-allergic ophthalmic drugs in general practice: which, why and when? | References | PDF (138.9 KB)
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Sandoz launches Nexmezol, treatment for digestive disorders, in South Africa
Page: 318
Published online: 15 Aug 2014
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Dealing with major depression in general practice
CP Freeman (Psychiatrist, Division of Neuropsychiatry) MBChB, FCPsych(SA), MMed(Psych) & JA Joska (Head of Division of Neuropsychiatry) PhD, FCPsych(SA)
Pages: 319-325
Published online: 15 Aug 2014
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Reviews

Review
Combination treatment for hypertension
J Ker MBChB, MMed(Int), MD
Pages: 326-329
Published online: 15 Aug 2014
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Review Articles

Review Article
Colds, flu and coughing: over-the-counter products for pharyngitis and tonsillitis
J Van Schoor BScHons, MPharm
Pages: 330-333
Published online: 15 Aug 2014
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Colds, flu and coughing: a review of over-the-counter cold and flu medicines
J Van Schoor BSc(Hons), MPharm
Pages: 334-336
Published online: 15 Aug 2014
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Utility of kangaroo mother care in preterm and low birthweight infants
SR Shrivastava (Assistant Professor) MD, PS Shrivastava (Assistant Professor) MD & J Ramasamy (Professor and Head) MD
Pages: 340-344
Published online: 15 Aug 2014
AbstractforUtility of kangaroo mother care in preterm and low birthweight infants | References | PDF (67.2 KB)
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Review Article
Exercise prescription in the management of rheumatoid arthritis
K Nolte BA(Hons), Biokinetics MA(HMS), Biokinetics PhD & DC Janse van Rensburg MBChB, MSc(Sports Med), MMed(PhysMed), MD, FFIMS
Pages: 345-349
Published online: 15 Aug 2014
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Review Article
Constipation in children
RA Brown (Paediatric Surgeon) MBChB, MPhil, DCH(SA), FRCS(UK), FCS(SA) & RJ Wood (Paediatric Surgeon) MBChB, MRCS, DPEC(SA), FCPaedSurg(SA)
Pages: 350-353
Published online: 15 Aug 2014
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Acidified infant formula explained
IL Labuschagne (Principal Dietitian) BSc Dietetics, E van Niekerk (Lecturer) MDietetics & MJ Lombard (NICUS Manager, Registered Dietitian) PhD
Pages: 354-356
Published online: 15 Aug 2014
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An overview of pharmacotherapy-induced ototoxicity
Schellack Natalie (Senior Lecturer) BCur, BPharm, PhD & Naude Alida (Senior Lecturer) MCommunication Pathology
Pages: 357-365
Published online: 15 Aug 2014
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Articles

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Is screening for microalbuminuria in patients with type 2 diabetes feasible in the Cape Town public sector primary care context? A cost and consequence study
HO Ibrahim (Family Physician) MBChB, MMed, D Stapar (Family Physician) MBChB, MMed & B Mash (Professor and Head) MBChB, DRCOG, DCH, MRCGP, FCFP, PhD
Pages: 367-372
Published online: 15 Aug 2014
AbstractforIs screening for microalbuminuria in patients with type 2 diabetes feasible in the Cape Town public sector primary care context? A cost and consequence study | References | PDF (78.4 KB)
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Sociodemographic and clinical profiles of suicidal patients requiring admission to hospitals south of Durban
SS Naidoo (Honorary Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer and Research Professor) MB ChB, M Fam Med, FCFP, PhD & L Schlebusch (Emeritus Professor, Research Professor) MA(Clin Psych), MMedSc(Psych), PhD, C Psych, FRSPH
Pages: 373-379
Published online: 15 Aug 2014
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Consultation outcomes for musculoskeletal conditions at two community health centres in Cape Town
MK Namane (Senior Famiyl Physician) MBChB, MSc, MPhil, MSc, AA Kalla MBChB, FCP(SA), MD & TN Young (Director) MBChB, FCPH, MMed
Pages: 380-384
Published online: 15 Aug 2014
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The practice of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers attending a postnatal clinic in Tswaing subdistrict, North West province
UA Ahmadu-Ali (Senior Family Physician, Lecturer) MBBS, DipHIVMan(SA), HCM, MFamMed & ID Couper (Professor) BA, MBBCh, MFamMed, FCFP(SA)
Pages: 385-390
Published online: 15 Aug 2014
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Evaluation of a school-based nutrition and physical activity programme for Grade 4 learners in the Western Cape province
KL Jacobs MBChB, MMed Graduate, B Mash MBChB, DCH, DRCOG, MRCGP, PhD, CE Draper (Senior Research Officer) PhD, J Forbes (Research Assistant) MsocSci & EV Lambert (Professor) PhD
Pages: 391-397
Published online: 15 Aug 2014
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Healthcare professionals' perceptions of alcohol-intoxicated trauma patients: Implications for healthcare delivery at South Rand Hospital Emergency Department
BMI Kabale (Senior Family Physician) MD, MMed, L Nkombua (Lecturer and Principal Family Physician) MD, MMed, P Matthews (Senior Lecturer and Principal Family Physician) MBChB, MFGP, MFamMed & BE Offiong (Lecturer and Senior Family Physician) MBBCh, DTM&H, MFamMed
Pages: 398-402
Published online: 15 Aug 2014
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Conference Reports

Meeting Report
16th National Family Practitioners' Conference, 10–11 May, 2013
Bob Mash (Convener)
Pages: 403-404
Published online: 15 Aug 2014
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Articles

Article
Thoughts on the state of family medicine in South Africa
Eric Halkema
Page: 405
Published online: 15 Aug 2014
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Working in resource-poor settings
Chris Ellis (Family Physician, Pietermaritzburg)
Page: 407
Published online: 15 Aug 2014
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