2015 Scientific Publications
DNA Methylation Similarities in Genes of Black South Africans with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Systemic Sclerosis
Author: Puleng Matatiele, Mohamed Tikly, Gareth Tarr, Mary Gulumian Source: Journal Of Biomedical Science, 22:34 Summary: Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and systemic sclerosis (SSc) are systemic autoimmune connective tissue diseases that share overlapping clinico-pathological features. It is [...]
World Day For Decent Work
Sophia Kisting, Executive Director of National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH) shares some thoughts on the significance of Decent Work Day. The World day for Decent Work is commemorated internationally every year on the 7th of [...]
Establishment of a cancer surveillance programme: The South African Experience
Authors: Singh E, Ruff P, Babb C, Sengayi M, Beery M, Khoali L, Kellett P, Underwood JM Source: Lancet Oncology 2015: 16: E414-21 Summary: Abstract:Cancer is projected to become a leading cause of morbidity and [...]
Evaluation of the fate and pathological response in the lung and pleura of brake dust alone and in combination with added chrysolite compared to crocidolite asbestos following short term inhalation exposure
Authors: D.M. Bernstein, R.A. Rogers, R. Sepulveda, P. Kunzendorf, B. Bellmann, H. Ernst, O. Creutzenberg, J.I. Phillips Source: Toxicology And Applied Pharmacology. 2015 Summary: Abstract This study was designed to provide an understanding of the biokinetics and [...]
Evaluation of the fate and pathological response in the lung and pleura of brake dust alone and in combination with added chrysolite compared to crocidolite asbestos following short term inhalation exposure
Author: D.M. Bernstein, R.A. Rogers, R. Sepulveda, P. Kunzendorf, B. Bellmann, H. Ernst, O. Creutzenberg, J.I. Phillips Source: Toxicology And Applied Pharmacology. 2015 Summary: Abstract This study was designed to provide an understanding of the biokinetics and [...]