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Busting aesthetic medicine myths

Dr Nerina Wilkinson

There are many common misconceptions associated with cosmetic medicine, mainly due to 'Hollywood hype' and misinformation and these should be put to rest to remove some of the irrational fears and hesitations that may stop people from booking a consultation.

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Back to natural childbirth

The World Health Organisation estimates that only 20% of women require Caesareans (C-sections) to ensure the safe delivery of their babies. However, 70-90% of births in private South African hospitals are C-sections, making it one of the highest rates of C-section delivery in the world.

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Self-healing through relaxation

Claudia Klein

Relaxation is the best way to counteract stress. Stress itself is nothing new, it served men well from the earliest of times to either prepare to fight or to flee. When confronted with stressors, the body reacts with a series of biochemical changes, which heighten the sensitivity of the nervous system.

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Medical
Decade of service from Clicks Pharmacy
The first Clicks Pharmacy opened in Glengariff Street, Sea Point in 2004 and since then it has expanded its footprint to over 330 pharmacies across the country. Read more >>

Exhibitions & Events
Salt Summit supported by Rhodes Food
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa will hold a Salt Summit 2014 and launch of the Salt Watch initiative at the Hilton Hotel, Sandton on 13 March 2014. Read more >>

Hospital Groups
Latest COHSASA accreditation awards

Issued by COHSASA

Several hospitals and healthcare facilities have been awarded full accreditation by the Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa (COHSASA), a not-for-profit company (NPC) based in Cape Town. Read more >>

Medical Aid
Managing medical savings

Andrew Edwards

Even though you are contributing to a medical scheme each month, it does not mean you should view your medical savings account any differently to cash. Read more >>

Nutrition
Follow detox lifestyle for healthy results

Vanessa Ascencao

We should be developing proper nutritional plan that satisfies us and keep us healthy in a way that is continually cleansing the body of toxins. The real work is what you do 90% of the time, day in and day out, not what you do for a week of every year, which is why 'quick fix' detox diets are not recommended unless under medical supervision. Read more >>

Pharmaceutical Companies
Aspen's earning up 23% to R46.74
Aspen Pharmacare said normalised diluted headline earnings per share (HEPS) increased 23% to R46.74 for the six months to December‚ led by growth in its international business. Read more >>


International

Creating a media channel to fight Hepatitis C
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: NSW Health creates an interactive online party experience to give 18-24-year-olds a hard-hitting message about the risks of contracting Hep C. Read more >>


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