# study aimed (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover study aimed. Page: Feed: --- ## [Pandem-ethics: Post-mortem reflection on healthcare worker ethics during the time of coronavirus disease 2019 pandemonium](https://sajid.co.za/index.php/sajid/article/view/798) _2026-07-31 · Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases_ Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic created ethical and legal tension for healthcare workers (HCWs), who had to balance professional obligations with personal safety, family responsibilities and resource limitations. The concept of ‘duty to care’ re-emerged as a contested ethical construct during periods of workforce vulnerability and healthcare scarcity. Aim: This article… ## [Reporting of notifiable medical conditions among emergency department doctors in Gauteng](https://sajid.co.za/index.php/sajid/article/view/832) _2026-07-20 · Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases_ Background: Surveillance of notifiable medical conditions (NMCs) is vital for a prompt, appropriate response. In South Africa, studies have demonstrated under-reporting of NMCs despite it being mandatory. Emergency departments (EDs) are often the first point of contact for patients with NMCs. Objectives: This study aimed to assess ED clinicians’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the… ## [Rare case of Colletotrichum coccodes causing chronic fungal keratitis in an elderly female: Diagnostic delay and antifungal resistance](https://sajid.co.za/index.php/sajid/article/view/809) _2026-07-10 · Karabo Mathosa · Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases_ Fungal keratitis is a vision-threatening corneal infection, most commonly caused by Fusarium and Aspergillus. We report a rare case of keratitis caused by Colletotrichum coccodes in an elderly patient with a chronic corneal ulcer refractory to fluconazole. Initial corneal scrapings were negative, delaying diagnosis. Repeat deep biopsy, fungal culture and pan-fungal polymerase chain reaction… ## [A retrospective review of leprosy diagnosed histopathologically from skin biopsy specimens in central South Africa](https://sajid.co.za/index.php/sajid/article/view/802) _2026-06-30 · Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases_ Background: Leprosy, caused by Mycobacterium leprae , remains a condition designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a neglected tropical disease, despite formal eradication in South Africa. Histopathology is pivotal in the diagnosis of leprosy, particularly in resource-limited settings. Objectives: The study aimed to describe the histopathological spectrum and clinical features of… ## [Severe mpox in an immunocompromised, non-traveller South African male](https://sajid.co.za/index.php/sajid/article/view/814) _2026-06-30 · Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases_ Mpox is a zoonotic orthopoxvirus infection historically linked to being in endemic regions, travel and close physical contact, including within men who have sex with men (MSM) communities. We report a case of severe mpox in a heterosexual man with advanced human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease and no travel history to endemic areas. The patient developed extensive cutaneous disease and… ## [Atypical hepatitis B surface antigen escape mutations in an HIV-positive patient in South Africa](https://sajid.co.za/index.php/sajid/article/view/818) _2026-06-30 · Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases_ A 44-year-old woman with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), chronic kidney disease and chronic diarrhoea presented with worsening gastrointestinal symptoms and renal impairment. Despite reported adherence, she had HIV viraemia and atypical hepatitis B serology (absence of hepatitis B core antibody and co-existence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and hepatitis B surface antibody) with high… ## [SEGMENTAL VASCULAR BURDEN AND OUTCOMES IN DIABETIC VS. NON-DIABETIC CHRONIC LIMB-THREATENING ISCHEMIA AFTER ENDOVASCULAR REVASCULARIZATION](https://revmedchir.ro/index.php/revmedchir/article/view/3399) _2026-06-20 · The Medical-Surgical Journal_ Peripheral artery disease (PAD) progressing to chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) is associated with high morbidity and limb loss. Diabetes mellitus (DM) significantly influences disease distribution and clinical outcomes. The Bollinger score, GLASS classification, and WIfI staging are complementary tools for assessing anatomical burden and limb threat. This study aimed to analyze the… ## [LONGITUDINAL CLINICAL STUDY ON THE PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF ROOT CARIES IN ELDERLY PATIENTS](https://revmedchir.ro/index.php/revmedchir/article/view/3398) _2026-06-20 · The Medical-Surgical Journal_ Dental caries remains one of the most common oral diseases, with a multifactorial etiology involving biological, behavioral, socio-economic, and age-related factors. In elderly patients, physiological changes, systemic diseases, polypharmacy, reduced salivary flow, and gingival recession increase susceptibility to root caries. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of coronal and… ## [ASSESSMENT OF ROOT CANAL OBTURATION AND THE ADHESION OF ENDODONTIC SEALERS TO THE DENTIN WALLS OF THE ROOT](https://revmedchir.ro/index.php/revmedchir/article/view/3397) _2026-06-20 · The Medical-Surgical Journal_ This study aims to compare the quality of root canal obturation achieved using different obturation techniques and to evaluate the adaptation of the interface between epoxy resin- based sealants and gutta-percha to the dentin walls of the root canal. Materials and methods: Thirty-six extracted single-rooted human teeth were used, prepared according to a standardized protocol and filled with… ## [ATOMIC FORCE MICROSCOPY CHARACTERIZATION OF A THREE-DIMENSIONAL PORCINE COLLAGEN MATRIX FOR PERIODONTAL APPLICATIONS UNDER HYDRATED CONDITIONS](https://revmedchir.ro/index.php/revmedchir/article/view/3396) _2026-06-20 · The Medical-Surgical Journal_ The aim of this study was to characterize the nanoscale surface topography of a three-dimensional porcine collagen matrix under hydrated conditions, simulating a physiologically relevant environment. Materials and methods: Atomic force microscopy (AFM) was performed in hydrated conditions to evaluate surface topography, deflection signal, three-dimensional reconstruction, surface profile, and… ## [Auto-trade Cross-Exchange Gaps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BFqnApTTUoG1) _2026-06-19 · **Sponsored**_ Find cross-exchange spreads, backtest strategies, and execute automatically with risk controls. ## [PERSONALITY TRAITS AND MONEY ATTITUDES AMONG SCHOOLTEACHERS: AN EXPLORATORY PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS](https://revmedchir.ro/index.php/revmedchir/article/view/3395) _2026-06-20 · The Medical-Surgical Journal_ Financial well-being is a multidimensional construct that reflects perceived financial control and security. While it is not directly measured in this study, money attitudes represent an important cognitive-affective component associated with financial well-being. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study examined the relationship between personality traits and money attitude dimensions… ## [MEANING IN LIFE AS A MEDIATOR BETWEEN CONSERVATISM AND QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG OLDER ADULTS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY](https://revmedchir.ro/index.php/revmedchir/article/view/3393) _2026-06-20 · The Medical-Surgical Journal_ Population aging presents growing challenges for maintaining quality of life in later adulthood. Conservative personal values and existential meaning are both associated with well-being in older adults, yet their functional relationship remains unclear. Aim: The present study aimed to investigate the mediating mechanism through which the presence of meaning in life influences the relationship… ## [DEMOGRAPHIC AND CLINICAL FEATURES WITH SURGICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN ADULT CRANIOPHARYNGIOMAS: A ROMANIAN NEUROSURGICAL CENTER EXPERIENCE](https://revmedchir.ro/index.php/revmedchir/article/view/3391) _2026-06-20 · The Medical-Surgical Journal_ Craniopharyngiomas (CPs) are rare benign epithelial tumors of the sellar-suprasellar region that remain surgically challenging. Aim : To evaluate the clinical, imaging, pathological and surgical aspects of CPs diagnosed in adult patients as such previous analyses are rare. Materials and methods: We performed a retrospective study that included adult patients (≥18 years) with surgical treated and… ## [ASSOCIATION BETW1EEN LIFESTYLE FACTORS AND OSTEOPOROSIS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY IN A ROMANIAN POPULATION](https://revmedchir.ro/index.php/revmedchir/article/view/3390) _2026-06-20 · The Medical-Surgical Journal_ Osteoporosis is a major public health problem characterized by reduced bone mass and increased fracture risk. Lifestyle factors play an important role in its development and prevention. This study examines the relationship between lifestyle factors and osteoporosis in an adult Romanian population, providing recommendations for prevention through adequate calcium and vitamin D intake and the… ## [EXPLORING THE EFFECTS OF PEPSIN ON SALIVARY PEPTIDOME: INSIGHTS FROM A PROOF-OF-CONCEPT PROTEOMIC PROFILING STUDY USING MALDI-ToF MASS SPECTROMETRY](https://revmedchir.ro/index.php/revmedchir/article/view/3389) _2026-06-20 · The Medical-Surgical Journal_ Pepsin, a component of gastric refluxate, has been investigated as a potential salivary biomarker for gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), although its diagnostic accuracy remains uncertain. This proof-of-concept study aimed to characterize the effects of pepsin on the human salivary peptidome using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight (MALDI-ToF) mass spectrometry.… ## [IN VIVO BIOCOMPATIBILITY EVALUATION OF NORFLOXACIN-LOADED CHITOSAN NANOFIBERS AND BORONIC ALDEHYDE-FUNCTIONALIZED DERIVATIVES IN RAT](https://revmedchir.ro/index.php/revmedchir/article/view/3388) _2026-06-20 · The Medical-Surgical Journal_ Chitosan-based nanofibers can serve as carriers for antimicrobial agents, providing controlled drug release and biocompatibility, which are crucial for tissue integration and healing. This study aimed to evaluate the in vivo biocompatibility of norfloxacin-loaded chitosan nanofibers (NorC) and norfloxacin-loaded chitosan nanofibers functionalized with boronic aldehyde (NorCB), in comparison with… ## [Hepatitis B immunity and response to booster vaccination in South African students following childhood immunisation](https://sajid.co.za/index.php/sajid/article/view/803) _2026-06-11 · Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases_ Background: Despite the introduction of hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccination into the South African Expanded Programme on Immunization in 1995, HBV remains an important occupational risk to healthcare workers and students. Data regarding the duration and level of HBV immunity following childhood vaccination and response to booster vaccination are required to guide vaccination policies. Objectives:… ## [Contemporaneous varicella and zoster or disseminated zoster? A diagnostic challenge in an HIV-positive child](https://sajid.co.za/index.php/sajid/article/view/824) _2026-05-25 · Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases_ Primary infection with Varicella-Zoster virus causes varicella (chickenpox). Thereafter, following reactivation after a period of latency, it can cause zoster (shingles). Simultaneous occurrence of varicella and zoster is rare, particularly in children. Contribution: We describe an 11-year-old girl, HIV-positive, but not receiving antiretrovirals, who presented with contemporaneous varicella and… ## [Prevalence, pattern of disease and antimicrobial susceptibility of Candidozyma auris in the greater Pretoria region from 2021 to 2024](https://sajid.co.za/index.php/sajid/article/view/817) _2026-05-06 · Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases_ Background: Candidozyma auris has emerged as a nosocomial pathogen in South Africa, characterised by multidrug resistance and environmental persistence. Objectives: This study aimed to describe the prevalence, disease patterns, and antifungal susceptibility patterns of C. auris isolates recovered from public-sector healthcare facilities in the greater Pretoria region from 2021 to 2024. Method: A… ## [Zero-Persistence E2EE (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Y6V9g1mdTg48) _2026-05-06 · **Sponsored**_ End-to-end encryption with client-side WebCrypto and volatile memory. ## [Factors associated with Klebsiella pneumoniae colonisation in adults hospitalised in Johannesburg, South Africa](https://sajid.co.za/index.php/sajid/article/view/804) _2026-05-05 · Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases_ Background: There is a paucity of data on gastrointestinal colonisation with Klebsiella pneumoniae (KPn) in African adults, although it is a known risk factor for developing KPn invasive disease (KPn-ID). Objectives: We investigated the risk factors for KPn gastrointestinal colonisation among a cohort of hospitalised adults without KPn-ID in South Africa, and described their clinical outcomes.…