2016 Scientific Publications
38 Years of Autopsy Findings in South African Mine Workers
Authors: Ndlovu N, Nelson G, Vorajee N And Murray J. Source: Am J Ind Med. 2016 Apr;59(4):307-14 Summary: Background: South African miners have a statutory right to autopsies for occupational lung disease compensation. These autopsies also provide information [...]
A study of naturally mummified human tissue from Historic Cave, Limpopo, South Africa
Authors: S Karodia, JI Phillips, AB Esterhuysen Source: Journal Of Archaeological Science: Reports Volume 6, April 2016, Pages 24–34 Summary: This study examines desiccated tissue samples from mummified human remains removed and excavated from Historic Cave in [...]
Adsorption, uptake and distribution of gold nanoparticles in Daphnia magna following long term exposure
Authors: Botha TA, Kailen Boodhia K, Wepener V. Source: Aquatic Toxicology, Vol 170, Jan 2016 Summary: Gold nanoparticles (nAu) have recently been studied and developed within the biological and photothermal therapeutic contexts. The major clinical interest is [...]
Antiretroviral therapy programme outcomes in Tshwane district, South Africa: A 5-year retrospective study
Authors: Mlangeni M, Senkubuge F. Source: South African Medical Journal Vol 106, No 4 (2016) Summary: Background: Scaling up of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in South Africa (SA) has resulted in an increase in the number of patients on [...]
NIOH Holds a Health and Safety Workshop for Construction Workers
The National Institute for Occupational Health’s (NIOH) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Tuberculosis (TB) in the Workplace unit, in collaboration with the Occupational Hygiene unit held a workshop on the dangers of HIV, TB, Silica [...]