14 die on roads in Western Cape

[Bekezela Phakathi] Easter weekend road deaths in the Western Cape decreased from 20 last year to just 14 this year‚ the provincial government said on Monday (7 April). 9 Apr 2013 10:35

No seat belts - expect a hefty fine

A national clamp down is in the way aimed at ensuring all people in vehicles use safety belts, Transport Minister Ben Martins said on Monday (7 April). 9 Apr 2013 10:13

Bizcommunity.com

Bizcommunity April 1 price freeze is no joke

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Believe it or not, we've made the decision to freeze most of our rates for 2013! This is not an April Fool's prank but a strategic decision in line with our core objectives to assist businesses to grow and thrive via our portfolio of publishing platforms. 26 Mar 2013 10:37

Bizcommunity.com

If you're content, we're content

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] "Content" is currently on everybody's lips, with everyone from the existing media to brand owners and individuals being encouraged to become content providers. Bizcommunity has been ahead of the content curve for over a decade. 18 Mar 2013 09:03

Full House Events

Full House Events proudly supports Hatzolah Medical Rescue

[Issued by Full House Events] Full House Events was pleased to be actively involved in this year's second annual Hatzolah Medical Rescue Poker evening to raise funds for a great community cause. 14 Mar 2013 12:15

Pretoria train crash - cable theft the cause?

Two passenger trains packed with communters and school children collided near outside Pretoria on Thursday (31 January). At least two people died, 19 were in a critical condition and more than 150 people were hospitalised, 1 Feb 2013 07:52

Doctors up in arms over council's tariff guidelines

Private sector doctors and dentists have criticised tariff guidelines published by the Health Professions Council of SA last week as unscientific and out of kilter with the reality of running a healthcare business. 14 Aug 2012 12:23

Key factors linked to lower death rates among patients with heart attacks

[Karen N. Peart] Reviewing heart attack cases during monthly meetings with emergency medical services and maintaining a positive working environment are two of the relatively inexpensive strategies that can reduce mortality rates among patients with heart attacks, Yale researchers report in a study published in the May issue of Annals of Internal Medicine. 2 May 2012 11:47

Early administration of GIK solution lessens severity of heart attacks

[Helen Dodson] USA: A national study under the direction of a Yale physician, involving Yale-New Haven Hospital and New Haven-area paramedics and EMTs, has shown that patients suffering heart attack symptoms who receive early administration of a glucose-insulin-potassium (GIK) solution suffer less-severe heart attacks and fewer cardiac arrests or deaths. 3 Apr 2012 08:44

Traffic officials to be out in full force this Easter

Traffic officials will be out in full force across the country to ensure that the high accident rate normally associated with the Easter long Weekend is minimised. 19 Mar 2012 13:12

Travelling? Make sure you have insurance

[Hanri Pretorius] When you're planning an overseas holiday, insurance is usually the last thing on your mind: but travelling without proper insurance can leave you and your family destitute if anything happens. 19 Mar 2012 06:33

Festive season death toll declines

Preliminary figures for the 2011/2012 festive season road death toll report show a decrease in road fatalities compared to the previous festive season's report. 17 Jan 2012 10:57

Road deaths down: report

The number of people killed on South Africa's roads dropped slightly in December 2011 compared to the same period the previous year, the Road Traffic Management Corporation said on its website. 6 Jan 2012 11:15

Crowded emergency departments deliver less effective pain relief

In what is reputed to be a first study to focus only on children, crowding in hospital emergency departments has led to a decrease in the timely and effective use of pain medication in children suffering acute long bone fractures, according to a new study by the University of Colorado School of Medicine. 29 Dec 2011 11:21