African health sciences
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African health sciences · Sep 2014
KGFR promotes Na+ channel expression in a rat acute lung injury model.
Binding of keratinocyte growth factor (KGF) to the KGF receptor (KGFR) plays an important role in the recovery of alveolar epithelial cells from acute lung injury (ALI). ⋯ KGFR over-expression induced Na channel expression could potentially be beneficial for ALI therapy.
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African health sciences · Sep 2014
Management of LBP at primary care level in South Africa: up to standards?
Primary Health Care (PHC) is well suited for management of low back pain (LBP). Prevalence of (chronic) LBP is suspected to be high among visitors of the South African primary care centers, but currently no information exists on prevalence or guideline adherence. ⋯ Current management of LBP at PHC level appears to be ineffective and not conform guidelines. Further South African research should focus on barriers as well as measures to be taken for implementation of LBP guidelines.