Archive of Articles published in Medical Technology SA

 

Volume 20 No 1

 

Volume 20 No 2

 

Volume 21 No 1 

 

 Volume 21 No 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volume 18 No 1

 

Volume 18 No 2

 

Volume 19 No 1

 

Volume 19 No 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volume 17 No 1

 

Volume 17 No 2

 

Volume 16 No 1

 

Volume 16 No 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volume 15 No 2

 

Volume 15 No 1

 

Volume 14 No 2

 

Volume 14 No 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volume 13 No 2

 

Volume 13 No 1

 

Volume 12 No 2

 

Volume 12 No 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volume 11 No 2

 

Volume 11 No 1

 

Volume 10 No 2

 

Volume 10 No 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volume 9 No 2

 

Volume 9 No 1

 

Volume 8 No 2

 

Volume 8 No 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volume 7 No 2

 

Volume 7 No 1

 

Volume 6 No 3&4

 

Volume 6 No 1&2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volume 5 No 1&2

 

Volume 4 No 4

 

Volume 4 No 3

 

Volume 4 No 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volume 4 No 1

 

Volume 3 No 4

 

Volume 3 No 3

 

Volume 3 No 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volume 3 No 1

 

Volume 2 No 4

 

Volume 2 No 3

 

Volume 2 No 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volume 2 No 1

 

Volume 1 No 4

 

Volume 1 No 3

 

Volume 1 No 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volume 1 No 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use this button to get back to the Top of this page  

 

Medical Technology News SA.
Copyright © 2006
SMLTSA. All rights reserved.
Revised: May 13, 2008.

 

 

Volume 21 No 2                                                                                                             December 2007

A Comparison of the gel (Diamed-ID Micro Typing System) and Tube Agglutination Crossmatch
Theo Reyneke (BTEch)(a,*), Stephen P. Field (MMed)(a) Suezette Pretorius (BTech)(b) and Christiaan M.L. Steinmann
(PhD)(b,*)
(a)South African National Blood Service, PO Box 60705, Karenpark, 0118, Pretoria, South Africa
(b)Department of Biomedical Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa
*Corresponding author

Full article (pdf Format)
 


The Delphi Technique as a tool to evaluate a concept CPD framework to be implemented by Medical Technologists in South Africa

Corresponding author:
Catharina E Brand, D. Tech. (Biomedical Technology) cbrand@cut.ac.za
School of Health Technology, Central University of Technology, Free State, Private Bag X20539, Bloemfontein, 9300
Other authors:
Laetus OK Lategan, PhD. (Philosophy), D.Th. (Systematic Theology)
Research Office, Central University of Technology, Free State, Private Bag X20539, Bloemfontein, 9300
L de Jager, PhD. (Anatomy)
School of Health Technology, Central University of Technology, Free State, Private Bag X20539, Bloemfontein, 9300

Full article (pdf Format)
 

 

Childhood obesity: Blood pressure levels in learners in the urban communities of Cape Town

A Somers1Mtech, MS Hassan1 MPharm, E Rusford1 MPHIL, RT Erasmus2 MBBS, FMC.Path, DABCC (US), DHSM (NATAL),
FC Path (SA)
Faculty of Health & Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology1,
Department of Chemical Pathology, University of Stellenbosch2
Correspondence:
MS Hassan
Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa
Email: hassans@cput.ac.za · Tel: +27 21 9596274 · Fax: +27 21 9596015

Full article (pdf Format)

 

 

 

 

Volume 21 No 1                                                                                                             June 2007

Stem Cell Q and A - An Introduction to Stem Cells and Their Role in Scientific and Medical Research

Dr. T. J. Moore, an Innovation Post-Doctoral Research Fellow completed his Doctoral research study at the University of Utrecht,

The Netherlands on Spermatogonial Stem Cells, and is currently investigating the effects of Low Level Laser Irradiation on Adipose Derived Stem Cells, under the supervision of Prof. H. Abrahamse at the Laser Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, RSA.

Prof. Heidi Abrahamse, Laser Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011,

Doornfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2028

Tel: +27 11 559 6550 · Fax: +27 11 559 6558 · E-mail: mailto:habrahamse@uj.ac.za

Full article (pdf Format)



In Vitro Red palm oil (RPO) administration to human spermatozoa: Finding a suitable solvent

Y.G. Aboua1, S.S. du Plessis2 and N. Brooks1.

1Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa

2Division of Medical Physiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stellenbosch, Tygerberg, South Africa

Corresponding author

Y.G. Aboua - E-mail: mailto:guiguiaboua07@yahoo.com
Full article (pdf Format)


The Structural Biology of HIV

Lezelle Botes, Wilhelmina MJ van den Heever, Gert HJ Pretorius

Qualifications of Authors

1. Dr. L Botes, D. Tech: Biomedical Technology

2. Prof. W.M.J. van den Heever, PhD: Molecular Biology

3. Dr. G.H.J. Pretorius, PhD: Biochemistry

Authors’ Institutional Affiliation and location

1 and 2: School of Health Technology Central University of Technology, Free State, Private Bag X20539, Bloemfontein, 9300 South Africa

3. PathCare Reference Laboratory, Private Bag X107, N1 City, Cape Town, 7463 South Africa

Correspondence to:

Dr L Botes

Private Bag X20539, School of Health Technology, Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa

Tel: +27 51-507 3576 · Fax: +27 51-507 3354 · Email: mailto:lbotes@cut.ac.za

Prof WMJ van den Heever, Private Bag X20539, School of Health Technology, Central University of Technology, Free State,

Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa

Tel: +27 51-507 3118 · Fax: +27 51-507 3355 · Email: mailto:evdheev@cut.ac.za

 Full article (pdf Format)

 

Volume 20 No 2                                                                                                             December 2006

Soluble Transferrin receptors and Soluble Transferrin Receptor – Ferritin Index in a healthy African population of South Africa.
Tandi Matsha 1*, Lucy T Brink 2, Susan J van Rensburg 2, Rajiv T Erasmus 2
1 Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape
Town.
2
Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stellenbosch, Tygerberg, 7505.
* Dr Tandi E Matsha, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health & Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of
Technology, P.O. Box 652, Cape Town 8000, South Africa
Tel: +27 21 460 3209 · Fax: +27 21 460 3193 · Email: matshat@cput.ac.za
Full article (pdf Format)



Reactive oxygen species measurement in human spermatozoa by flow cytometry using the fluorescent probe, 2
’,7’-dichlorofluorescein-diacetate (DCFH-DA).
Fanuel Lampiao MSc, Hans Strijdom MBChB, PhD and Stefan, S. Du Plessis PhD
Division of Medical Physiology, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Stellenbosch, P.O. Box 19063, Tygerberg, 7505,
South Africa

Corresponding author: Dr SS du Plessis, Division of Medical Physiology, Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of
Stellenbosch, P.O. Box 19063, Tygerberg, 7505, South Africa
Tel.: +27 (0) 21-938 9388 · Fax: +27 (0) 21-938 9476 · E-mail: ssdp@sun.ac.za

Full article (pdf Format)



Breast Cancer Biomarkers: Development, Application and Management
Puleng R Matatiele* (PhD: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)
Wilhelmina MJ van den Heever* (PhD: Haematology and Molecular Biology)
*School of Health Technology, Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
Authors’ Institutional Affiliation and location
Private Bag X20539, School of Health Technology, Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa
Correspondence to:

Dr PR Matatiele, Private Bag X20539, School of Health Technology, Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein,
9300, South Africa
Tel: +27 51-507 3853 · Fax: +27 51-507 3354 · Email: pmatatie@cut.ac.za
OR
Dr WMJ van den Heever, Private Bag X20539, School of Health Technology, Central University of Technology, Free State,
Bloemfontein, 9300, South Africa
Tel: +27 51-507 3118 · Fax: +27 51-507 3355 · Email: evdheev@cut.ac.za
Full article (pdf Format)

Volume 20 No 1                                                                                                             June 2006

Red Palm Oil protects against the consequences of oxidative stress when supplemented with dislipidaemic diets.
Bester DJ 1, Van Rooyen J 1*, Du Toit EF 2, Esterhuyse AJ 1
1Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town
2
Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Stellenbosch
*Author for correspondence:
Prof J van Rooyen, Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Bellville
E-mail: vanrooyenj@cput.ac.za
Full article (pdf Format)


Overweight and obesity in learners residing in the Belhar, Delft and Mfuleni communities of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
A SOMERS
1Mtech, MS HASSAN1 MPharm, E RUSFORD2 Mphil, RT ERASMUS3 MBBS, FMC.Path, DABCC (US), DHSM
(Natal), FC.Path (SA)
Department of Health & Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
1; Department of Applied Sciences, Cape
Peninsula University of Technology
2
; Department of Chemical Pathology, University of Stellenbosch3
Correspondence:
Professor RT Erasmus
Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stellenbosch, Tygerberg,
Cape Town, South Africa
Email: rte@sun.ac.za · Fax: +27 21 938 4640 · Tel: +27 21 938 4107
Full article (pdf Format)


Adaptive Response After 632.8 nm Laser Irradiation Decreases Cellular Damage in Diabetic Wounded Fibroblast Cells
Alwin B. Mbene, B.Tech., Innocent L. Zungu, B.Tech., Denise H. Hawkins, M.Tech., Nicolette N. Houreld, M.Tech., Heidi
Abrahamse, Prof., Ph.D.
Laser Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein, South Africa, 2028,
All correspondence should be addressed to:
Prof. H. Abrahamse, Laser Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011, Doornfontein
2028, South Africa. Tel: +27 11 406-8145, Fax: +27 11 406-8202.
Email: habrahamse@uj.ac.za
Full article (pdf Format)


Obstacles limiting medical laboratory technologists and technicians from participating in continuing professional development activities
Corresponding author:
Catharina E Brand, D.Tech. (Biomedical Technology)
School of Health Technology, Central University of Technology, Free State, Private Bag X20539, Bloemfontein, 9300
Other authors:
Linda de Jager, Ph.D. (Anatomy)
School of Health Technology, Central University of Technology, Free State, Private Bag X20539, Bloemfontein, 9300
Laetus O K Lategan, Ph.D. (Philosophy), D.Th. (Systematic Theology)
Research Office, Central University of Technology, Free State, Private Bag X20539, Bloemfontein, 9300
Full article (pdf Format)

 

Volume 19 No 2                                                                                                    December 2005

An analysis of the baseline dietary intake of HIV-positive/AIDS patients
O.O OGUNTIBEJU D.Tech, W.M.J VAN DEN HEEVER PhD & F.E VAN SCHALKWYK PhD
School of Health Technology & Hospitality and Tourism, Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein 9300, South
Full article (pdf Format)


Micronucleus formation in lymphocytes after exposure to low-dose gamma and neutron radiation
M S Rossouw1,3 JP Slabbert2; KA Meehan3
1. Medical Physics, Department of Radiation Oncology, Tygerberg Hospital
2. Department of Radiobiology, iThemba LABS, Faure
3. Faculty of Health and Wellness, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town
Full article (pdf Format)


A rapid and cost-effective method to visualize von Willebrand factor multimers in plasma
MURIEL MEIRING Ph D1, PHILIP N BADENHORST MD2, MARELI KELDERMAN Diploma in Medical Technology3
1. Department of Haematology and Cell Biology, University of the Free State and NHLS, Bloemfontein, 9300 (corresponding author)
2. Department of Haematology and Cell Biology, University of the Free State and NHLS, Bloemfontein, 9300
3. Department of Haematology and Cell Biology, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, 9300
Full article (pdf Format)

 

Volume 19 No 1                                                                                                    June 2005

The development and integration of Molecular Genetic and Cytogenetic modules in the Biomedical Technology curriculum
JOHANNA C A JAMISON
Department of Biomedical Sciences, Private Bag X680, Faculty of Health Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria
Full article (pdf Format)


A Spectrophotometric Method For Serum Lithium Assays Compared To Existing Methods
MANIE J DREYER BSc (Med)(Hons), DAVID T DUBE Nas. Dip. Med. Tech. (Chem. Path.)
Department of Chemical Pathology, University of Limpopo – Medunsa Campus, P O Box 227, MEDUNSA 0204

Full article (pdf Format)


The leukocyte apoptosis assay: A clinical predictor of radiosensitivity
ERASMUS, WL
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town
SLABBERT, JP
IThemba LABS, Faure
CROMPTON, N
Cornerstone University, Michigan, USA
MEEHAN, KA (To whom correspondence should be addressed)
Dr K Meehan, Faculty of Health Science, Cape Peninsula University of Technology PO Box 652, Cape Town 8000
Full article (pdf Format)


The use of an algorithm for the laboratory diagnosis of von Willebrand disease
MURIEL MEIRING, Ph D
Department of Haematology and Cell Biology, University of the Free State and NHLS, Bloemfontein, 9300
PHILIP N BADENHORST, MD
Department of Haematology and Cell Biology, University of the Free State and NHLS, Bloemfontein, 9300
MARELI KELDERMAN, Diploma in Medical Technology
Department of Haematology and Cell Biology, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, 9300
Full article (pdf Format)


Methodology of presenting analytical quality assurance courses for medical technologists
Moraba MM, D Tech; Odendaal JSJ, PhD
Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology, Private Bag x 680, Pretoria 0001
Full article (pdf Format)

Volume 18 No 2                                                                                                    December 2004

Rapid identification and typing of enterovirus isolates
HERBERT R. BASETSE, GERASIMOS LECATSAS
Department of Biomedical Sciences • Faculty of Health Sciences  • Tshwane University of Technology • Private Bag X680 • Pretoria 0001
JOHANNES SJ ODENDAAL
Dr H.R. Basetse • Department of Virology • Medical University of Southern Africa • P.O. 173 • Medunsa 0204
Full article (pdf Format)


The potential effect of a nutritional supplement on the health status of HIV-positive/AIDS patients
O.O Oguntibeju, W.M.J van den Heever & F.E van Schalkwyk
School of Health Technology & Hospitality and Tourism, Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein 9300, South Africa.
Full article (pdf Format)


The release of interleukin-6 after Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) and the effect on migration and proliferation of human skin fibroblasts - An in vitro study
Denise Hawkins and Heidi Abrahamse.
Faculty of Health, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Full article (pdf Format)

Volume 18 No 1                                                                                                    June 2004

The instrinsic radiosensitivity of chinese hamster ovary cells (CHO-K1) using the clonogenic and micronuclei assays
K. SMIT
Department of Biomedical Technology, Faculty Applied Sciences, Cape Technikon
J. SLABBERT
iThemba Labs, Faure
K. MEEHAN

Department of Biomedical Technology, Faculty Applied Sciences, Cape Technikon
Full article (pdf Format)


The use of shell vial fluid to facilitate early detection and serotyping of influenza viruses
AN. OLIVER, A. BUYS
Diagnostic Respiratory Isolation, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, Sandringham, Johannesburg, South Africa
Full article (pdf Format)


The education and training of medical technologists in molecular genetics: A challenge for the profession
JOHANNA C A JAMISON: M Sc (Human Genetics)
Department of Biomedical Sciences, Private Bag X680, Tshwane University of Technology Pretoria
Full article (pdf Format)

 

Volume 17 No 2                                                                                                    December 2003

A Novel Method for the Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer
S. MOTAUNG
Department of Biomedical Sciences, Technikon Pretoria
J. ODENDAAL
Life Science Research Institute, Technikon Pretoria
G. STEVENS
Department of Molecular Medicine & Haematology, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Abstract


Using Colour Image Analysis to Perform Quantitative Analysis on Stained Tissue Sections
K. WILLIAMS,J. LOUW, S. WOLFE-COOTE.
Diabetes Research Group, MRC, Tygerberg
Abstract


Rapid-High Performance Liquid Chromatographic Method Development for Total Homocysteine Levels in Human Serum
P. GANPUTH, P. OJWANG, W. DEPPE. T. MANICKUM
Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine, Durban
Introduction


Moderator Variables in Neuropsychological Assessment
D.LOUW, R.SCHOEMAN
Department of Psychology, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein
Abstract


The Current Status of Medical Technology as a Profession in South Africa
C. BRAND, L. DE JAGER
School of Health Technology, Technikon Free State, Bloemfontein
C. VAN DER MERWE
Institutional Research, Technikon Free State, BloemfonteinL. LATEGAN
Research, Technikon Free State, Bloemfontein
A. VAN RIJSWIJK
PathCare Group of Companies, Cape Town
Abstract

Volume 17 No 1                                                                                                    June 2003

A Study of the Effect of Alcohol on Liver Function Tests
S. OLOGE
School of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
0.0. OGUNTIBEJU
School of Health Technology, Technikon Free State. Bloemfontein, South Africa
Abstract


A Method for Estimating Blood Lead Levels Post-humously
F. THEUNISSEN
Dept. Oral Pathology, School for Oral Health Sciences, University of Stellenbosch, Tygerberg, South Africa
S. GROBLER
Oral and Dental Research Unit, School for Oral Health Sciences, University of Stellenbosch, Tygerberg, S.A.
Summary


Detection of Human Papillomavirus in an Amplified SNO Oesophageal Carcinoma Genomic Library
D.H. HAWKINS and H. ABRAHAMSE
Technikon Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences, Doornfontein, Johannesburg
Abstract


Neuropsychological Assessment versus Neuro-imaging in the Diagnosis of Cerebral Lesions: An Explorative Study
R. SCHOEMAN, D. LOUW
Department of Psychology, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein
Abstract

Volume 16 No 2                                                                                                    December 2002

Immune Reconstitution Post Bone Marrow Transplantation
G.M. DAVISON, N. NOVITZKY
Department of Haematology, Groote Schuur Hospital and The Leukaemia Unit. University of Cape Town, South Africa
Abstract


The Use of the Micronucleus Assay on a Population of Bats Residing in a Monazite Mine
K. MEEHAN, E. TRUTER
Faculty of Applied Sciences, Cape Technikon, South Africa
J.P. SLABBERT
Radiobiology Laboratory, iThemba Labs, Faure
Abstract


Biological, Social and Environmental Factors Affecting Sexual Transmission of HIV Infection
0.0. OGUNTIBEJU, D. VELDMAN, F. VAN SCHALKWYK
School of Health Technology, Technikon Free State, Bloemfontein. South Africa
Introduction

Volume 16 No 1                                                                                                    June  2002

Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Gonorrhoea, Trichomoniasis, Candidiasis, Syphilis) and HIV Infection among Young Adults in Oyo, Nigeria
0.0. Ogunribeju, 0. Fabode
School of Health Technology, Technikon Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
STD Clinic, State Hospital Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria
Abstract


Single-Cell Gel Electrophoresis Assay on Bats (chiroptera) Residing in an abandoned Monazite Mine 
K.A. Meehan, EJ. Truter
Faculty of Applied Sciences, Cape Technikon, South Africa
Abstract


An Analysis of Non-Conformances after Three Years of Medical Laboratory Accreditation in SA
W. van Rijswijk, S. Peters, G. Dhatt
PathCare Group of Companies
SANAS
Institute of Pathology, NHLS
Abstract


Serum Ascorbate, Cholesterol and Total Protein Levels in Newly Diagnosed Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM) among Nigerians
O.O Oguntibeju, M.A. Fafunso
School of Health Technology, Technikon Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
Department of Biochemistry, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

Abstract

Volume 15 No 2                                                                                                 December 2001

Identification and Management of Healthcare Personnel Affected by Latex Allergy
C. DE BEER, J. CILLIERS
Department of Dermatology, Tygerberg Hospital and University of Stellenbosch.
Introduction


Drugs of Abuse Testing
G.S. DHATT, J.K.W. PUM, A. VILJOEN
Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Pretoria.
Abstract



Results of a Study ro Quantitate the Effects of Ageing and Incorrect Volumes of EDTA Tubes on Full Blood Counts, Automated Differential Counts, Automated Reticulocyte Counts and T-cell Subset Analysis
D. LAWRIE, S. SONDAY, M. MÜNSTER
Department of Haematology, Johannesb