Research

Metabolic syndrome in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women attending gynaecology outpatient department at a tertiary institution in South Africa

Researchers: Lawrence Marapo, Lineo Matsela, ME Chabalala, Olakunle Adewunmi Towobola. . August 2025 What Is The Study About? The study was designed to describe the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in perimenopausal and postmenopausal and the lipid changes that occur during the menopause transition. Why Is This Important? The main reason for the study was to magnify the burden of metabolic syndrome in menopause in South Africa. Metabolic syndrome refers to the co-occurr

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Changes in sexual behaviour among women in studies evaluating the dapivirine vaginal ring for HIV prevention

Researchers: Kudzai Hlahla, Moni Neradilek,Morgan Garcia, Felix Mhlanga, Thesla Palanee-Phillips, Krishnaveni Reddy, Nishanta Singh, Carolyne A. Akello, Samantha Siva, Leila E. Mansoor, Cindy E. Jacobson, Brenda Gati, Jennifer E. Balkus. August 2026 What Is The Study About? Access to novel HIV prevention technologies often raise concerns of risk compensation. This analysis examined changes in the sexual behaviours of MTN 020/ASPIRE participants, a placebo-controlled ra

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Physiotherapy practice in lymphoedema in South Africa: A survey

Researchers: Carys A. Rhodes, Corlia Brandt, Monique Keller October 2023 What Is The Study About? To describe the perceived knowledge of physiotherapists about lymphoedema and its management, the lymphoedema patient load seen by physiotherapists, and the current treatment approaches of physiotherapists in South Africa when managing lymphoedema. Why Is This Important? Lymphoedema has far-reaching implications not only for the patients with the condition but also for global

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