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Dysphonia in adults with developmental stuttering: A descriptive study

South African Journal of Communication Disorders, 2017
Background: Persons with stuttering (PWS) often present with other co-occurring conditions. The World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) proposes that it is important to understand the ...
Anél Botha, Elizbé Ras, Shabnam Abdoola, Jeannie van der Linde   +3 more
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Seasonality sway birth and hearing loss?

The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology, 2017
Background Birth is a biological process that involves the emergence of an offspring. A seasonal variation in the frequency of births is reported as a universal phenomenon in the human population.
Teja D. Dessai, Henna Ashraf, Chinju Michael   +2 more
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Facilitating pragmatic skills through role-play in learners with language learning disability

South African Journal of Communication Disorders, 2017
Background: Role-based learning involves the process whereby learners acquire skills, knowledge and understanding through the assumption of roles within real-life settings. Role-play holds potential as an effective learning strategy for children; however,
Fareeaa Abdoola, Penelope S. Flack, Saira B. Karrim   +2 more
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Communication experiences of healthcare students whilst managing adults with communication disorders

South African Journal of Communication Disorders, 2022
Background: Research has found that people with communication disabilities are three times more likely to encounter medical mishaps. Almost a third of patients with speech-language therapy (SLT) diagnoses have other medical conditions across more than ...
Vrinda Rathiram, Lauren O. Neilson, Azraa Syed Kassim, Winnie T. Mokone, Caitlin C. Green   +4 more
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A Bibliometric Analysis of Publications in Uremic Toxins From 1991 to 2024

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Uremic toxins are a growing area of research in nephrology, with significant implications in the progression and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the management of end‐stage kidney disease (ESKD). This bibliometric analysis aims to evaluate the global research trends, key contributors, and the impact of publications in ...
Yuh‐Shan Ho, Karim M. Soliman, Wisit Cheungpasitporn, Wannasit Wathanavasin, Ahmed Daoud, Ahmed I. Kamal, Balázs Szamosfalvi, Tibor Fülöp   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Short-term effects of simultaneous cardiovascular workout and personal music device use on the outer hair cell function of young adults

Health SA Gesondheid: Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, 2016
Background: Recreational noise exposure, including personal music device use (PMD), has become a growing public health concern, as it may potentially result in the development of hearing difficulties. Objectives: The aim of the study was to determine the
Bart Vinck, Jessica Freeman, Maggi Soer
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Parental Perspectives on Their Grade 4 Children with Reading and Writing Difficulties in Mainstream Government Schools in Mauritius

International Journal of Education, 2021
Reading and writing difficulties (RWD) in learners pose significant challenges not just for children but also for parents. While there is limited support available for children with RWD and their parents in Mauritian schools, research may reveal areas of
Sattiavany Veerabudren, Alta Kritzinger, Marien Graham, Salomé Geertsema, Mia le Roux   +4 more
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Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of 6-Min Mastication Test on Masticatory Function in Young Versus Older Adults: A Comparative SEMG Study

The Scientific World Journal
Conclusion: The study demonstrated that masseter muscle activity significantly declines with age, with large effect sizes observed for all the parameters.
Uzair Chilwan, Sahlah Shameer, Aysha Hanan, Radish Kumar Balasubramanium   +3 more
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Breastfeeding and swallowing in a neonate with mild hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy

South African Journal of Communication Disorders, 2017
Background: Specific breastfeeding and swallowing characteristics in neonates with hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE) have not yet been well described in the literature.
Esedra Krüger, Alta Kritzinger, Lidia Pottas   +2 more
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