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In vivo/in vitro assessments of topical hydrocortisone availability: correlation between blanching assay and laboratory cell experiments

- Smith, Eric W, Haigh, John M

Authors: Smith, Eric W , Haigh, John M
Date: 1995
Language: English
Type: Book chapter
Identifier: vital:6438 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1006624
Description: From introduction: Topical corticosteroids are still the most widely used drugs in the treatment of dermatological conditions. Early corticosteroid dosage forms consisted of simple creams or ointments where more emphasis was placed on the potency of the drug molecule than on the intrinsic delivery potential of the vehicle. More recently, the effect that the composition of the semisolid base has on the extent of drug delivery has been researched to a much greater extent. These advances in the science of dosage form design have necessitated the refinement of precise and accurate methods for testing the drug delivery efficacies of the developed products. Obviously, the best method for the assessment of the effectiveness of corticosteroid formulations is in a therapeutic situation. Clinical trials, however, are fraught with methodological problems that make duplication of a trial impossible. Alternatively, a number of pharmacological models4 exist for this type of assessment, but it is often problematic to obtain correlation with the true dermatological conditions. The human skin blanching assay is one of the most reliable and reproducible of the ill vivo methods available for the assessment of topical corticosteroid formulations. The skin whitening (blanching or vasoconstriction) side-effect that follows corticosteroid application was first utilized in 1962 as a measure of the percutaneous absorption of corticosteroids from topical formulations. Optimization of this initial procedure7.s has produced a reliable and precise bioassay methodology for the assessment of the efficacy of topical corticosteroid formulations. One criticism of this assay has been the subjective nature of the observation procedure. Although these points have repeatedly been addressed in the literature, it has been suggested that it would be beneficial to have some ill vitro penetration data to supplement ill vivo observations, as this would strengthen the assessment of the topical equivalence of similar delivery formulations. With this objective in mind, a comparison of hydrocortisone release from two proprietary cream formulations was compared by in vivo and ill vitro techniques to determine if any correlation could be established between the methodologies.
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Insect herbivores associated with indigenous species of Solanum (Solanaceae) in the Transvaal, South Africa, and in Namibia

- Olckers, T, Hulley, Patrick E, Hill, Martin P

Authors: Olckers, T , Hulley, Patrick E , Hill, Martin P
Date: 1995
Subjects: To be catalogued
Language: English
Type: text , article
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/451440 , vital:75049 , https://hdl.handle.net/10520/AJA10213589_108
Description: Several indigenous Solanum (Solanaceae) species were surveyed in the Transvaal and Namibia as part of a broader study of the insect herbivores associated with indigenous, as well as weedy and cultivated exotic, solanurns in southern Africa. Insects were collected on three Solanum species in the Transvaal and on 10 in Namibia. Solanum panduriforme E. Mey. and S. incanum L. were abundant in both regions, while S. capense L. was the most common species in Namibia. These three Solanum species supported an abundance of insect herbivores, which included many oligophages found on solanurns in other regions of South Africa. Most of the Solanum insect species were found on a wide range of host plants, in a variety of habitats and under various climatic conditions.
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Date Issued: 1995

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Staff development policy

- Chemical Workers Industrial Union (CWIU)

Authors: Chemical Workers Industrial Union (CWIU)
Date: 1995
Subjects: CWIU
Language: English
Type: text
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/170184 , vital:41866
Description: CWIU is committed to the development of all its staff members. Therefore all staff members will have the opportunity to further their skills and. education supported by the Union. 1.1. The primary objective is to ensure that the aims and objectives of the union are achieved through an efficient,effective and excellent staff; 1.2. In addition,the union believes that individual staff members should have the opportunity to realise their full potential; Therefore,in implementing a Staff Development policy a balance will be achieved between organisational needs,which are primary,and personal needs of staff members.
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Date Issued: 1995

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Local government and coloured residential segregation in Port Elizabeth, 1964-1976

- Taylor, Beverley J

Authors: Taylor, Beverley J
Date: 1994
Language: English
Type: text , article
Identifier: vital:7108 , https://doi.org/10.1080/03736245.1994.9713566 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1010736
Description: preprint , Studies of racial territorial segregation affecting the coloured population in Port Elizabeth tend to perceive it as an outcome of a power struggle between central and local government over the implementation of apartheid legislation. This paper explores the underlying economic forces on the local government to bring about residential segregation and address the coloured housing crisis in the city. It is proposed that whereas central government motives for segregation were primarily political, local government was influenced largely by economic considerations. Local government objectives were severely compromised through both local industrial interests and the implementation of central government Group Areas policies.
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Date Issued: 1994

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Using Network Technology to Share Music Studio Resources

- Foss, Richard, Welks, Anthony, Mosala, Thabo

Authors: Foss, Richard , Welks, Anthony , Mosala, Thabo
Date: 1994
Language: English
Type: text , article
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/427471 , vital:72441 , https://www.aes.org/e-lib/online/browse.cfm?elib=6206
Description: A network has been created that allows shared access to the various resources of a MIDI-based music studio. Ethernet is used to transmit requests from the workstations to a server residing in a central studio area. These requests relate to booking resources, MIDI patching, audio patching and mixing, and multitrack recorder control. The server has MIDI control over custom-built MIDI patchers, and audio patcher/mixers. A PC-based unit, the MIDINot, has been developed to allow for MIDI transmission on the Ethernet.
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Date Issued: 1994

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6th National Congress Resolutions

- Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers' Union (PPWAWU)

Authors: Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers' Union (PPWAWU)
Date: Oct 1993
Subjects: PPWAWU
Language: English
Type: text
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/134779 , vital:37204
Description: Congress understood well what Cde Nqakula was saying and how important it is to mobilise all our forces to come in with a huge ANC majority in the elections. Delegates made sure through a strong resolution on elections that PPWAWU will play its part: the union will send a fulltime PPWAWU person to COSATU for voter education. This person is Sipho Kubheka and he is already at COSATU head office. One shopsteward from each region will also be released to assist COSATU. Branches must run voter education workshops at once with the education co-ordinator's help. Shopstewards must get time off to train as voter educators, and all workers must give R1 towards voter education.
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Date Issued: Oct 1993

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A new Coryogalops species (Pisces: Gobiidae) from South Africa

- Goren, Menachem, J.L.B. Smith Institute of Ichthyology

Authors: Goren, Menachem , J.L.B. Smith Institute of Ichthyology
Date: 1991-09
Subjects: Gobiidae , Fishes -- South Africa
Language: English
Type: text , book
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/70922 , vital:29761 , Margaret Smith Library (South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB)) Periodicals Margaret Smith Library (South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB))
Description: Online version of original print edition of the Special Publication of the J.L.B. Smith Institute of Ichthyology; No. 52 , A new species of gobiid fish, Coryogalops bretti, is described from a single specimen from the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. The new species is characterized by a continuous oculo-scapular canal with 5 pores above operculum, dorsal fin segmented rays 12; anal fin segmented rays 9; pectoral fin rays 19 (4 upper rays partly free); pectoral fin base scaleless. Body of the holotype black; no dots or bars on fins; black blotch on upper part of pectoral base. The genus Monishia Smith, 1959, is considered a junior synonym of Coryogalops Smith, 1958.
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Date Issued: 1991-09

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Racial segregation in East London, 1836-1948

- Nel, Etienne L

Authors: Nel, Etienne L
Date: 1991
Language: English
Type: Article
Identifier: vital:6717 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1006790
Description: Urban racial segregation in East London has a distinctive heritage, making the city one of South Africa's most segregated in the pre-Union era. Segregation was initiated by the British military in the then colony of British Kaffraria, and was later enhanced by successive municipal councils. Municipal ordinances ensured exceptionally high levels of segregation in the city during the 19th century. The enforcement of Asian segregation in this era is noteworthy. Urban planning in the 20th century resulted as much from local as national considerations and legislation. Segregation was a reality in East London prior to the passage of the Group Areas Act. The deteriorating social circumstances in the long-segregated African areas in particular receive special mention, as do government attempts to rectify the situation through the institution of state commissions.
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Date Issued: 1991

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COSATU Regional education programme

- COSATU

Authors: COSATU
Date: 1990
Subjects: COSATU
Language: English
Type: text
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/154403 , vital:39695
Description: This document should be used by ail of us involved in Education as a basis for discussion on organising education in the Federation. We have pulled together all the relevant information and reccommen- dations which we hope will assist Led- comm, Educators and our constitutional structures in understanding what our tasks are in the locals and in affiliates. The Redcomm agreed that an Education Programme must go beyond being just a number of workshops and seminars. It must be a dynamic process which must contribute to the strengthening of our structures, improving the quality of our debates and promoting leadership of the working class in our struggle for democracy.
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Date Issued: 1990

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FAWU's position on food security & the job summit

- Food and Allied Workers' Union

Authors: Food and Allied Workers' Union
Date: 199-?
Subjects: Uncatalogued
Language: English
Type: text , pamphlet
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/105736 , vital:32563
Description: The current economic dispensation has created a dilemma: economic liberalisation has meant that consumers have access to food at lower prices. However, employment has suffered as local producers have been unable to compete, and been pushed out of the market. We are left with trying to balance the concerns of consumers and producers - something that has not yet been addressed in any systematic way. In trying to achieve this balance, closer attention must be paid to the achievement of household food security. The achievement of household food security places several macro-economic and micro- economic processes under scrutiny. As currently implemented, GEAR has failed to achieve its own economic targets, thereby reinforcing poverty. The "Poverty and Inequality" report has identified food security as an important factor to eradicate poverty. What is now required is an implementation forum that deals with the recommendations of that report.
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Date Issued: 199-?

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A new species of anthiine fish of the genus Rabaulichthys (Perciformes: Serranidaie) from the Maldive Islands

- Randall, John E, 1924-, Pyle, Robert Michael, J.L.B. Smith Institute of Ichthyology

Authors: Randall, John E, 1924- , Pyle, Robert Michael , J.L.B. Smith Institute of Ichthyology
Date: 1989-07
Subjects: Serranidae -- Maldives
Language: English
Type: text , book
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/70313 , vital:29644 , Margaret Smith Library (South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB)) Periodicals Margaret Smith Library (South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB))
Description: Online version of original print edition of the Special Publication of the J.L.B. Smith Institute of Ichthyology; No. 47 , Rabaulichthys stigmaticus is described as a new species of serranid fish of the subfamily Anthiinae from four male specimens collected in 35 m on a rubble bottom off Ari Aroll in the Republic of Maldives, it is distinct from the only other known species of the genus, R. altipinnis Allen from New Britain, in having a longer snout (6.7-7.1%SL, versus 5.5-6.4%SL), a higher dorsal fin in the adult male (30-39% SL), a large quadrangular dark spot on the side of the body above the anal fin, and an elongate black blotch in the soft portion of the dorsal fin. Specimens of a possible third species taken in a dredge at Condor Reef, Caroline Islands are discussed.
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Date Issued: 1989-07

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