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2024
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Assessment of the knowledge, attitude and practices of the informed consent process in oral healthcare among dental students in Makerere University Dental Hospital, Uganda

Author : David Nono
Published : BIOMED CENTRAL
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2024
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Cardiovascular Safety Outcomes of Testosterone Replacement in Men with Late-Onset and Functional Hypogonadism: A Systematic Review

Author : Oluwarotimi B. Olopade, Ifedayo A. Odeniyi, Sekinat A. Adejumobi, Ifeyinwa N. Ijeh, Olufemi A Fasanmade and Atul Kalhan
Published : ClinMed International Library: International Archives of Endocrinology Clinical Research, Volume 10: Issue 1
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2024
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Colon capsule endoscopy polyp detection rate vs colonoscopy polyp detection rate: Systematic review and meta-analysis

Author : Marc Woods, Jonathon Soldera
Published : World Journal of Meta-Analysis: Volume 12, Issue 4
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2024
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Current trends in the management of diabesity in Africa: A systematic review.

Author : C. Dike, A. Waheed
Published : ScienceDirect
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2024
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Duodenal Crohn's disease: Case report and systematic review

Author : Muniratu Amadu, Jonathan Soldera
Published : World Journal of Methodology, Volume 14: Issue 1
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2024
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Point-of-care lung ultrasound in detecting pneumonia: A systematic review

Author : Iqra Abid
Published : Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy
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2024
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Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors and Cardiovascular Protection Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review

Author : Richard K. Yankah ,Eric K. Anku and Vinay Eligar
Published : Hindawi
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2024
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Treatment of Helicopter pylori with potassium competitive acid blockers: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Author : Joseph Edwin Kanu, Jonathan Soldera
Published : World Journal of Gastroenterology, Volume 30: Issue 9
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2024
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Use of machine learning models for the prognostication of liver transplantation: A systematic review

Author : Gidion Chongo, Jonathan Soldera
Published : World Journal of Transplantation, Volume 14: Issue 1
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2023
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Antibiotic Resistance and How to Limit

Author : Anas Malik Radif Alubaidi
Published : Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research (BJSTR)
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2023
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Association of infant weight at one year of age with the mode of delivery: A case-control study in Primary Health Care Centers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Author : Aisha Yousuf
Published : Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Volume 12: Issue 1
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2023
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Efficacy and safety of mRNA and AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines in patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases: A systematic review

Author : Anwar I. Joudeh, Abdu Qaid Lutf, Salah Mahdi, Gui Tran
Published : ScienceDirect
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2023
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Management of Sepsis in cirrhotic patients admitted to the intensive care unit: A systematic literature review.

Author : Nkola Ndomba, Jonathan Soldera
Published : The World Journal of Hepatology
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2023
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Pulmonary cytomegalovirus infection: A case report and systematic review.

Author : Awotar Kanika, Jonathan Soldera
Published : The World Journal of Meta-Analysis
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2023
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The Budget Impact Analysis of Adopting Direct Oral Anticoagulants for Stroke Prevention in Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation Patients in Malawi

Author : Mirriam M. Chikumbanje MSc
Published : ScienceDirect
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2023
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The Use of Economic Evaluation Tools in Essential Health Benefits Package Selection for Universal Health Coverage

Author : Derek Mangoya, Leela Barham, Enos Moyo, Perseverance Moyo, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira
Published : ISPOR
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2023
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What are the Most Common Conditions in Primary Healthcare

Author : Anas Malik Radif Alubaidi
Published : Ocean Visionary Publications
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2022
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CLIF-SOFA and CLIF-C scores for the prognostication of acute-on-chronic liver failure and acute decompensation of cirrhosis: A systematic review.

Author : Ebrahim Rashed, Jonathan Soldera
Published : The World Journal of Hepatology
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2022
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Estimating the budget impact of adopting tenofovir/emtricitabine for pre-exposure prophylaxis of HIV in the public health sector in Namibia (2021 – 2023)

Author : Enos Moyo, Leela Barham, Malizgani Mhango, Godfrey Musuka, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira
Published : Journal of Infection and Public Health
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2022
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The Efficacy and Safety of Pimecrolimus in Patients With Facial Seborrheic Dermatitis: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

Author : Odeh Alsmeirat, Som Lakhani, Musab Egaimi, Osama Idris, Mohamed Elkhalifa
Published : National Library of Medicine
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2022
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Type 2 diabetes

Author : Roberta Lamptey, Ehtasham Ahmad, Prof Soo Lim, David R Webb, Prof Melanie J Davies
Published : The Lancet
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2022
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What are the Effects of Photodynamic Therapy in Mycotic Nails? - a Systematic Review of Controlled Trials

Author : Sarah Bradshaw, Gabriel Peres
Published : PROSPERO
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2021
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A community perspective of COVID-19 and obesity in children: Causes and consequences

Author : Maido Tsenoli, Jane Elizabeth Moverley Smith, Moien AB Khan
Published : Obesity Medicine Journal, Volume 22, March 2021
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2021
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Cost-effectiveness of Ruxolitinib for patients with Myelofibrosis: A Review of the Literature

Author : Gizem Karakuleli, Leela Barham
Published : European Hematology Association
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2021
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Review on injuries in the Olympic sport taekwondo in training and competition, prevention recommendations

Author : Anastasia Athanasiou, Karl New
Published : Medicina Dello Sport, 2021 March; 74(1):86-106
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2021
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The cause of obesity is multifactorial but GP’s can do more

Author : Saud A Jukaku, Simon R P Williams
Published : the BMJ, April 2021
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2020
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Comparison of Glucocorticoid Replacement Regimens in Chronic Adrenal Insufficiency: A Systematic Review

Author : Nduku K. and Kalhan A.
Published : Dubai Diabetes & Endocrinology Journal, July 2020. DOI: 10.1159/000508321
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2020
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'Covibesity' A New Pandemic

Author : Moien AB Khan, Jane Elizabeth Moverley Smith
Published : Obesity Medicine Journal, Volume 19, September 2020
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2020
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Ethnicity versus Climate: The Impacts of Genetics and Environment on Rosacea Epidemiology and Pathogenesis

Author : Ana Cristina Diniz Silva and Saima Ben Fadhel
Published : Clinical and Experimental Dermatology 2(1):109 · June 2020.
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2020
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Generating evidences on rational management of dermatophytic infections

Author : Safi Abbas Rizvi, Som Lakhani
Published : International Journal of Research in Dermatology. Vol 6, No 6 (Nov - Dec 2020)
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2020
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Managing malnutrition in COPD: A review

Author : Emma Keogh and E. Mark Williams
Published : Respiratory Medicine, VOLUME 176, 106248, published November 2020
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2020
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Outcomes of a nurse-led thyroid clinic at a tertiary-care endocrine centre

Author : Sanderson VF, Karavitaki N, Grossman A and Kalhan A.
Published : Endocrine Abstracts (2017) 49 GP114 | DOI: 10.1530/endoabs.49.GP114
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2020
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Vitamin D and obesity in adults: a pathophysiological and clinical update.

Author : Feghaly J, Johnson P and Kalhan A.
Published : British Journal of Hospital Medicine. Volume 81 (1). Reviews January, 2020.
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2019
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Agreement between self-reported asthma symptoms and exhaled nitric oxide levels: impact on inhaled corticosteroid prescribing in general practice. An observational study

Author : Raj Gill and E. Mark Williams
Published : Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology, 15, Article number: 70 (21 November 2019)
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2019
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Cardiovascular risk assessments at occupational health services: employee experiences.

Author : Di Battista EM, Bracked RM, Stephens JW, Rice S, Williams SP, Thomas M, Mellalieu SD
Published : Occup Med (Lond). 2019 Apr 13;69(2):106-112. doi: 10.1093/occmed/kqy156
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2019
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Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors (SGLT-2i) Reduce Hospitalization for Heart Failure Only and Have No Effect on Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Events: A Meta-Analysis.

Author : Sinha B, Ghosal S
Published : Diabetes Ther. 2019 Mar 14. doi: 10.1007/s13300-019-0597-3
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2018
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Different Insulin Initiation Regimens in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes - A Review Article

Author : Mir Mudassir Ali , Khin Thida Aung, Madelein Young, VS Eligar and JS Davies
Published : International Journal of Diabetes and Clinical Research, Volume 5, Issue 1
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2018
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Hypothyroidism during pregnancy: Controversy over screening and intervention

Author : Abdelhameed Mirghani Dirar, Atul Kalhan
Published : World Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 10 July 2018, 7(1): 1-16.
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2018
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Liraglutide and Dulaglutide therapy in addition to SGLT-2 inhibitor and metformin treatment in Indian type 2 diabetics: a real world retrospective observational study

Author : Ghosal S, Sinha B.
Published : Clin Diabetes Endocrinology 2018 May 9;4:11. doi: 10.1186/s40842-018-0061-8. eCollection 2018.
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2018
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Livedo reticularis: a cutaneous clue to an underlying endocrine crisis

Author : Shrikrishnapalasuriyar N, Noyvirt M, Evans P, Gibson B, Foden E, Kalhan A.
Published : Endocrinol Diabetes Metab Case Rep. 2018 Apr 12;2018. pii: 17-0179. doi:
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2018
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Low pass-rate in postgraduate surgical examination in Nigeria and its contribution to the low surgeon workforce in the country; a review article

Author : Dr Jonathan L Ajah, Tutor on the Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education
Published : SICOT-J (Journal of the Société Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie), Volume 4, 2018
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2018
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The evidence for different insulin initiation regimens in patients with type 2 diabetes

Author : MM Ali, KT Aung, M Young, V Eligar and JS Davies.
Published : International Diabetes and Research Journal 2018 5:083; doi 10.23937/2377-3634/1410083
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2018
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The growing risk of vitamin D toxicity; a comprehensive review

Author : P Taylor and JS Davies.
Published : BJ Clin Pharmacol 2018 2018; Mar 2. doi: 10.1111/bcp.13573 32017
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2018
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The Impact of Preoperative Eating Patterns on Weight Loss Outcomes After Different Types of Bariatric Surgery

Author : Diniz Silva Ana Cristina, Tan Hiang Leng, Norkute Silvia
Published : Bariatric Surgical Practice and Patient Care VOL. 13, NO. 2
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2017
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Cardio Vascular Outcomes Trials (CVOTs) with Anti-Hyperglycemic Agents: Demystifying Statistical Complexities

Author : Samit Ghosal, Binayak Sinha and Kingshuk Bhattacharjee
Published : J Diabetes Metab Disord Control: 2017,4(4):00116
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2017
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Consensus on Bridges for Barriers to Insulin Therapy

Author : Kalra S, Ghosal S, Shah P.
Published : J Assoc Physicians India. 2017 Mar;65(3):23-30.
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2017
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Delayed dyskinesia and prolonged psychosis in a patient presenting with profound hyponatraemia

Author : John V, Evans P, Kalhan A.
Published : Endocrinol Diabetes Metab Case Rep. 2017 Mar 13;2017. pii: 16-0147. doi: 10.1530/EDM-16-0147. eCollection 2017
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2017
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Secondary odification strategies: A critical analysiscvd prevention-Lipid m

Author : Ghosal S, Sinha B.
Published : Diabetes Metab Syndr. 2017 Nov;11 Suppl 1:S187-S193. doi: 10.1016/j.dsx.2016.12.030. Epub 2016 Dec 26. Review.
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2016
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A critical review of low-carbohydrate diets in people with Type 2 diabetes

Author : H. J. van Wyk, R. E. Davis and J. S. Davies
Published : Diabetic Medicine Volume 33 Issue 2, pages 148-157, February 2016
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2016
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Consensus Statement on Dose Modifications of Anti Diabetic Agents used in Patients with Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease

Author : Binayak Sinha, KK Gangopadhyay, DC Sharma, Arthur Asirvatham, Parminder Singh
Published : Supplement to Journal of the Association of Physicians of India, October 2016
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2016
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Consensus Statement on Implication of Landmark Trials in Diabetes

Author : Samit Ghosal, JJ Mukherjee, Krishna Seshadri, Debasish Maji, KK Tripathi
Published : Supplement to Journal of the Association of Physicians of India, October 2016
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2016
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Gliptins and Cardiovascular Outcomes: A Comparative and Critical Analysis after TECOS

Author : Samit Ghosal and Binayak Sinha
Published : Journal of Diabetes Research Volume (2016), Article ID 1643496
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2016
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Implementation of a “food tax” to prevent obesity: A critical appraisal

Author : Ana Cristina Diniz Silva, Hiang Leng Tan, Nada Rawof, Bongiwe Vilakazi
Published : Diabetes & Primary Care, 2016, Vol 18, No 3, pages 126–130
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2016
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Review of the Pharmacological interventions and Bariatric surgery for Diabesity

Author : Emmeline de Gruchy and Vinay S Eligar
Published : MOJ Drug Des Develop Ther 1(1): 00005. DOI: 10.15406/ mojddt.2017.01.00005.
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2015
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Cost-effectiveness and budget impact of Empirical vitamin D therapy on unintentional falls in older adults in the UK

Author : C D Poole PhD, J Smith MD, JS Davies MD
Published : BMJ open. 2015 Sep 1;5(9)
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2015
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Evidence Based Prevention Of Type 2 Diabetes: Role Of Lifestyle Intervention As Compared To Pharmacological Agents.

Author : V. Naik, R. Dave, J. W. Stephens and J.S. Davies
Published : International Journal of Diabetes and Clinical Research 2015;2:5-7
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2015
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What is the Optimal Lifestyle Modification Advice for Patients with ‘Pre-Diabetes’?

Author : Hamish van Wyk, Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator, Department of Health, Nelson Mandela Metro, Port Elizabeth
Published : South African Journal of Diabetes. March 2015, Vol 8, Issue 1, Page 32-41
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2014
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'Pre-diabetes' - the risk it poses to South Africa and the role of lifestyle modification

Author : Hamish van Wyk, Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator, Department of Health, Nelson Mandela Metro, Port Elizabeth
Published : South African Journal Diabetes. November 2014, Vol 7, Issue 3, Page 13-17
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2014
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The use of social media among health care professionals within and online postgraduate diabetes diploma course

Author : A Lipp PhD, RE Davis PhD, R Peter MD, JS Davies MD
Published : Practical Diabetes Vol. 31 (1) p. 14-17. Jan/Feb 2014
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2014
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Treat-to-target trials in diabetes

Author : Subhash K. Wangnoo, Bipin Sethi, Rakesh K. Sahay, Mathew John, Samit Ghosal and Surendra K. Sharma
Published : Indian J Endocrinol Metab. 2014 Mar-Apr; 18(2): 166-174
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2013
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Intensive versus conventional glycemic control: What is best for patients with type 2 diabetes?

Author : Almoutaz Alkhier Ahmeda, Emad Alshariefe, Ali Alshariefe
Published : Diabetes Metab Syndr. 2013 Jan-Mar;7(1):48-51
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2013
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Retinopathy and Dyslipidemia in Type II Diabetes Mellitus in Egyptian Patients

Author : Hala El-Mofty, Mohamad A. Abdel Hakim, Hala Ali Gamal El Din, Ossama Khalaf Allah and Pierre Samir Mosaad
Published : Journal of Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology 4: 265. DOI 10.4172/2155-9570.1000265
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2012
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Quantitative vibration perception threshold in assessing diabetic neuropathy: is the cut-off value lower of Indian subjects? [Q-VADIS Study]

Author : Ghosal S, Stephens J, Mukherjee A.
Published : Diabetes Metab Syndr. 2012 Apr-June;6(2):85-9
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2011
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Critical appraisal of the recent data published on the link between insulin and cancer

Author : Samit Ghosal, Jeff Stephens, Annalie Van Deventer, Vikas Mital, Priyangika Jayasinghe, Moien Khan, Loui Setch, Bruno Pauly
Published : Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews Volume 5, Issue 4, October–December 2011, Pages 211-213
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