2009 Scientific Publications
Detection of environmental Mycobacterium tuberculosis using rapid and sensitive conventional and real time polymerase chain reaction.
Authors: DMrs Onnicah Matuka, TS Singh, Z. Kirsten, B. Bello, P.Dayal Source: Occupational Health Southern Africa: Vol 15 (5) Sept/Oct 2009 Summary: MTB infection remains a major concern for both the public and the workforce as it [...]
Implications of the introduction of a replacement method for asbestos fibre counting in South Africa.
Authors: Mizan G Source: Occupational Health Southern Africa 2009, 15(1), 16-19 Summary: Phase contrast microscopy (PCM) is an internationally accepted method for the evaluation of occupational exposure to asbestos fibres present in breathed air. Despite the widespread [...]
Increased oxidants and reduced antioxidants in irradiated parenteral nutrition solutions may contribute to the inflammatory response.
Authors: Richards GA, White H, Grimmer H, Ramoroka C, Channa K, Hopley M, Ficki H, Gulumian M Source: J Intensive Care Med. 2009 Apr 15. Summary: Background/Objectives: To measure reactive oxidant production and the decline in antioxidant [...]
Interstitial fibrosis in patients who demise from pneumocystis pneumonia.
Authors: Shaddock E, Richards G, Murray J Source: South Afr Res J 2009; 15(3):105 Summary: In the developed world in the HAART era, even though declining, respiratory failure is still the single most common reason for ICU [...]
Occupational exposure to endotoxin from contaminated dental unit waterlines.
Authors: Singh TS, Mabe OD Source: South African Dental Journal 2009; 64 (1): 8-14 Summary: Introduction: Fine aerosolised droplets and splatter generated during dental procedures influences the composition of the indoor air quality of dental care facilities [...]