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Regenerative medicine could transform healthcare

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan's Global Regenerative Medicine Market finds that the increasing approval rates and clinical activity buzz points to regenerative medicine being an attractive sector for investors.

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Medical aid and freedom of choice

John Harvey

The recent threat by Julius Malema's Economic Freedom Fighters to withdraw from Parliament's medical aid scheme has placed the spotlight firmly on companies insisting that employees make use their preferred service provider(s).

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Beware counterfeit drugs, particularly online supplies

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 10-15% of the global drug supply is fake, in Africa, this may account for up to 30% of medicines in circulation - with these figures ever growing.

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CSI
Sirona Dental Systems donates R100,000 of equipment to NPO
Sirona Dental Systems South Africa has donated dental equipment to the value of nearly R100,000 to improve the oral health of Lungisisa Ndlela Village (LIV) orphans in KwaZulu-Natal. Read more >>

Medical Aid
MMI buys CareCross group
Insurer MMI Holdings has bought the CareCross Health Group for an undisclosed sum‚ which it says will allow it to reduce healthcare costs. Read more >>

Nutrition
'Banting' is the new balanced diet

Jessica Taylor

Something you should know about me is that I don't diet, ever. When I think 'diet', I think 'be sad and eat your lettuce'. So I like to refer to my eating plan as a balanced diet that includes everything, in moderation. Read more >>

Ophthalmology
BrailleNote Apex computers revolutionises education
BrailleNote Apex computers, with groundbreaking, inclusive technology, are bringing low vision and blind learners into the classroom. The technology will be on show at SABC African EduWeek to showcase latest classroom technology from 10-11 July 2014 at the Sandton Convention Centre. Read more >>

Paediatrics
Infant immune systems learn fast, but have short memories
NEW YORK, USA: Forgetful immune systems leave infants particularly prone to infections, according to a new Cornell University study. Upending the common theory that weak immune cells are to blame, the study has found that infants' immune systems actually respond to infection with more speed and strength than adults, but the immunities they create fail to last. Read more >>

Public Health
Diabetes campaign launches on Radio 2000 with Bongi Ngema-Zuma
Radio 2000 will take a stand against diabetes on Friday 20 June 2014 between 6-10am at SABC Radio Park, Auckland Park. Read more >>

SA's people under-insured by R24trn
Insurance company Liberty plans to capture more uninsured young people by issuing free cover for a year in the hope that the clients will understand the importance of insurance. Read more >>

Women's Health
Cost-effective studded condoms product line launched in South Africa

Issued by REBR Pharmaceutics

REBR Pharmaceutics has brought to market a cost-effective, quality alternative to what is currently available with the launch of its new Faithful Studded Quality Latex Condoms. Read more >>


Government

University attendance low among black S Africans
University attendance for black South Africans remains low, says Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). Read more >>

Doctors blame province for equipment shortages
A total of R53m of the R80m budget for equipment for the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital was not spent in the 2013/14 financial year. Read more >>


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