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A new report from the University of Johannesburg discusses the development of a consensus-based capability benchmarking tool for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) organizations in South Africa. The tool aims to differentiate between organizations that meet the minimum standards for EMS quality and those that exceed them. The study involved 12 experts in the field of EMS in South Africa who participated in two Delphi Surveys to achieve consensus on the core components of an EMS organization and relevant level descriptors. The resulting tool allows organizations to assess their overall capability and individual components, and further research is recommended to assess its implementation and promote quality improvement in emergency medical services in South Africa. [Extracted from the article]

A case report from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, discusses the occurrence of breast cysticercosis, a rare form of cysticercosis. Cysticercosis is a parasitic infection that is a major public health concern in endemic areas such as Mexico, Africa, South-East Asia, Eastern Europe, and South America. Breast cysticercosis is often initially misdiagnosed as other common breast lesions. This case report highlights a young South African woman with breast cysticercosis. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, explored the potential neuroprotective effects of three plant extracts on Parkinson's disease (PD). The study focused on Boophone disticha, Brunsvigia bosmaniae, and Strumaria truncata, and their impact on SH-SY5Y cell lines exposed to the MPP' neurotoxin. The results showed that treatment with these extracts increased cell viability, reduced intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and nitric oxide (NO) levels, and increased ATP activity. The researchers suggest that these extracts could be potential sources of novel bioactive agents with neuroprotective properties. Further studies are recommended to identify the specific compounds in these extracts for potential drug discovery and development. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of South Africa explores the use of common transition metal oxide nanomaterials in electrochemical sensors for the diagnosis of monoamine neurotransmitter-related disorders. These disorders, which include Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and schizophrenia, are characterized by an imbalance of biomolecules in the human system. The researchers discuss the application of metal oxide nanoparticles, such as ZnO, CuO, and TiO2, in the development of electrochemical sensors for the detection of monoamine neurotransmitters. The study highlights the mechanisms of redox reactions, analytical performance, and electrochemical properties of these nanomaterials. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted in South Africa by BirdLife South Africa has examined the sub-lethal effects of lead poisoning on Cape and White-backed Vulture chicks. The study found that all White-backed Vulture nestlings sampled displayed elevated lead levels, with some exceeding 100 ¿g/dL. The research also revealed a significant negative relationship between lead levels and the activity of the enzyme 8-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase (8-ALAD) in both vulture species. These findings suggest that 8-ALAD activity could serve as a sensitive biomarker for lead toxicity in vultures. [Extracted from the article]

Second, the BDS test shows that nonlinearity is crucial when examining the role of infectious disease-based equity market volatility in affecting the interactions between clean energy stocks and African stock markets. Keywords: Johannesburg; South Africa; Africa; Clean Energy; Economics; Energy; Health and Medicine; Infectious Diseases and Conditions; Investment and Finance; Oil & Gas EN Johannesburg South Africa Africa Clean Energy Economics Energy Health and Medicine Infectious Diseases and Conditions Investment and Finance Oil & Gas 7178 7178 1 09/19/23 20230922 NES 230922 2023 SEP 22 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Current study results on Infectious Diseases and Conditions have been published. [Extracted from the article]

While a reduced maximum velocity (Vmax) after the laccase immobilization (0.651-0.238 mg L-1 h-1) was observed, the Lac-ZIF presented a higher DMP removal efficiency (90.1%) compared to the free laccase (53.2%) within 4 h of contact time. Keywords: Johannesburg; South Africa; Africa; Biocatalysis; Biotechnology; Endocrine Research; Enzymes and Coenzymes; Health and Medicine; Laccase; Oxidoreductases EN Johannesburg South Africa Africa Biocatalysis Biotechnology Endocrine Research Enzymes and Coenzymes Health and Medicine Laccase Oxidoreductases 6411 6411 1 09/11/23 20230915 NES 230915 2023 SEP 15 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Current study results on Biotechnology - Biocatalysis have been published. [Extracted from the article]

Johannesburg, South Africa, Africa, Archaeology, Science, Bone Research, Health and Medicine Keywords: Johannesburg; South Africa; Africa; Archaeology; Science; Bone Research; Health and Medicine EN Johannesburg South Africa Africa Archaeology Science Bone Research Health and Medicine 2421 2421 1 07/10/23 20230714 NES 230714 2023 JUL 14 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Current study results on Science - Archaeology have been published. [Extracted from the article]

For more information on this research see: Transformation of Higher Learning In South Africa: Perceptions and Understanding of Speech-language Therapy and Audiology Undergraduate Students. Johannesburg, South Africa, Africa, Health and Medicine, Language Therapy, Rehabilitation of Speech and Language Disorders Keywords: Johannesburg; South Africa; Africa; Health and Medicine; Language Therapy; Rehabilitation of Speech and Language Disorders EN Johannesburg South Africa Africa Health and Medicine Language Therapy Rehabilitation of Speech and Language Disorders 6790 6790 1 06/19/23 20230623 NES 230623 2023 JUN 23 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Investigators discuss new findings in Rehabilitation of Speech and Language Disorders - Language Therapy. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Johannesburg; South Africa; Africa; Asphyxia; Health and Medicine; Infant and Newborn Diseases and Conditions; Neonatal Encephalopathy EN Johannesburg South Africa Africa Asphyxia Health and Medicine Infant and Newborn Diseases and Conditions Neonatal Encephalopathy 4236 4236 1 06/12/23 20230616 NES 230616 2023 JUN 16 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Fresh data on Infant and Newborn Diseases and Conditions - Neonatal Encephalopathy are presented in a new report. Johannesburg, South Africa, Africa, Asphyxia, Health and Medicine, Infant and Newborn Diseases and Conditions, Neonatal Encephalopathy. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Johannesburg; South Africa; Africa; Life Science; Risk and Prevention EN Johannesburg South Africa Africa Life Science Risk and Prevention 6097 6097 1 06/05/23 20230609 NES 230609 2023 JUN 9 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Investigators publish new report on Life Science. Keywords for this news article include: Johannesburg, South Africa, Africa, Life Science, Risk and Prevention, University of the Witwatersrand. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Johannesburg; South Africa; Africa; Health and Medicine; Infectious Diseases and Conditions EN Johannesburg South Africa Africa Health and Medicine Infectious Diseases and Conditions 4148 4148 1 05/29/23 20230602 NES 230602 2023 JUN 2 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Research findings on Infectious Diseases and Conditions are discussed in a new report. Keywords for this news article include: Johannesburg, South Africa, Africa, Health and Medicine, Infectious Diseases and Conditions, University of the Witwatersrand. [Extracted from the article]

South Africa, Africa, Life Science, Bacillus subtilis, Fuzzy Logic, Johannesburg, Health and Medicine Keywords for this news article include: Johannesburg, South Africa, Africa, Life Science, Bacillus subtilis, Fuzzy Logic, Health and Medicine, University of Johannesburg. Keywords: Johannesburg; South Africa; Africa; Life Science; Bacillus subtilis; Fuzzy Logic; Health and Medicine EN Johannesburg South Africa Africa Life Science Bacillus subtilis Fuzzy Logic Health and Medicine 1773 1773 1 05/22/23 20230526 NES 230526 2023 MAY 26 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Current study results on Life Science have been published. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Johannesburg; South Africa; Africa; Enterobacteriaceae; Escherichia coli; Gram-Negative Bacteria; Health and Medicine; Proteobacteria EN Johannesburg South Africa Africa Enterobacteriaceae Escherichia coli Gram-Negative Bacteria Health and Medicine Proteobacteria 1909 1909 1 05/08/23 20230512 NES 230512 2023 MAY 12 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Research findings on Gram-Negative Bacteria - Escherichia coli are discussed in a new report. South Africa, Africa, Enterobacteriaceae, Escherichia coli, Gram-Negative Bacteria, Health and Medicine, Proteobacteria, Johannesburg. [Extracted from the article]