South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde
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To determine the outcome of craniocerebral gunshot injuries, analyse factors that affect prognosis and suggest a management protocol. ⋯ Patients with non-penetrating craniocerebral gunshot injuries should all undergo a CT scan as 10% will have cerebral injury. The prognosis is normally good. In penetrating craniocerebral gunshot injuries a GCS of 5 or less, or a GCS of 8 or less with CT scan findings of transventricular or bihemispheric injury have such a poor outcome that conservative treatment is indicated.
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To determine the prevalence of diabetes mellitus and impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) in a group of peri-urban black South Africans. ⋯ In conclusion, this study found a prevalence of diabetes and IGT comparable to prevalence results reported in other black South African communities. The implications with regard to this community merit further study.