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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

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If you're content, we're content

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Content strategists, bloggers, vloggers, citizen journalists, opinionistas - every day, advertorial and promotional initiatives are launched into a wider pool of competing content providers. Content is currently the word on everybody's lips, with everyone from the existing media to brand owners and individuals being encouraged to become content providers. 18 Mar 2013 09:03

Tygerberg Hospital celebrates 400th cochlear implant

On 24 January 2011 hearing impaired Connor Muller (aged 5 years) of Plumstead received his first link to enter the hearing world. This first experience for Connor was a 400th for the Tygerberg Hospital Cochlear Implant Unit. 26 Jan 2011 07:37

Nasal congestion: Don't let it get up your nose

Many of us dismiss a blocked or stuffy nose as little more than an inconvenient irritation, but it can significantly impair our quality of life[1] and has been linked to fatigue, headaches, sleep disorders and learning difficulties. With local experts suggesting that at least one in five South Africans is likely to suffer from the condition at any given time[2], it's important we protect our health by keeping our nasal passages congestion-free. 16 Sep 2011 08:22

Allergies have emotional, psychological downside

The emotional and psychological effects of being an allergy sufferer can be debilitating, causing him or her to be shy, stressed, embarrassed, self-conscious and even socially isolated. This is according to a nationwide survey of learners aged between 10 and 18 who suffer from allergies. It also showed that most can 'cope' with the negative effects that allergies have on their school work and sports. 23 Apr 2013 11:09

Profession to act against dispensing of hearing aids in pharmacies

The public is warned against purchasing hearing aids or amplifiers directly from retail pharmacies and other non-registered persons. According to the Speech, Language and Hearing Professional Board of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) these pharmacies are acting in contravention of the law and these amplifiers could cause irreversible hearing loss to normal hearing members of the public. 23 Apr 2013 10:57

Antibiotics for ear infection in kids better than watchful waiting: Study

[Dr Ananya Mandal, MD] Findings from two latest clinical trials reveal that a young child with ear infections recovers faster and more completely if doctors give antibiotics right away rather than waiting to see if the kid get better on his/her own. One of the studies was in the US and one in Finland. 13 Jan 2011 10:32

More young people are losing their hearing: Study

[Dr Ananya Mandal, MD] A new study from US reveals that hearing loss is becoming more common among young people. The study reports that 1 in 5 adolescents now have some hearing problems, particularly in perceiving high-frequency sounds. Researchers say loud music could be one of the reasons for this. 19 Aug 2010 13:28

Learning through listening

Early auditory experience affects deaf children's word-learning skill: Cochlear implantation removes the defect. 23 Feb 2010 16:06

Whisper sweet nothings in my ear, darling

Undiagnosed hearing loss and failure to correctly remedy the condition are major causes of breakdown in relationships. 10 Feb 2010 13:47

Warning against illegal sale of hearing aids

PRETORIA: The Speech, Language and Hearing Professional Board of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has warned the public against purchasing hearing aids or amplifiers directly from retail pharmacies and other non-registered persons. 24 Apr 2013 07:10

Minister asked to establish free SMS line for the deaf

[Siphiwe Nyathi] Deaf people in Mpumalanga have asked Minister of Women, Children and People with Disabilities Lulu Xingwana to establish a free SMS line they can use to report crime. 14 Dec 2012 05:09

Survey reveals impact of hay fever on quality of life

A large-scale South African survey conducted by Pharma Dynamics aimed to assess the extent to which nasal allergies impact on key aspects of life, including mood, romance, work productivity and relationships. 18 Sep 2012 10:29