The Medical community of South Africa

Preventative mastectomies unnecessary for some at-risk women

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:45:00 +0200

As Angelina Jolie had the genetic mutation known as BRCA1, which although uncommon, does create an exceedingly high risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer, most women with genetic risks should discuss the matter fully with their doctors before following her step of a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery.
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Crohn's Disease forms part of IBD month

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:51:00 +0200

As May is the month to highlight Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), pharmaceutical company, AbbVie wishes to create further awareness around one particular, debilitating IBD - Crohn's Disease.
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Netcare moans about competition probe

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:44:00 +0200

Private hospital group Netcare's chief executive Richard Friedland says he is disappointed that the Competition Commission's planned enquiry into the private healthcare sector will exclude the pharmaceutical sector.
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Sport nutrition products can contain banned substances

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:00:00 +0200

With 55 doping violations between April 2011 and June 2012 in South Africa, the trend is increasing according to recent statistics released by the SA Institute for Drug Free Sport. However, while some athletes use drugs to seek a competitive advantage, others including amateurs may inadvertently consume banned ingredients through sports nutrition products.
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Did Stone Age man have the answer to a healthy body shape?

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:30:00 +0200

Unilever scientists have recently released the results of a clinical study that suggests meals rich in nutrients and fibre inspired by our Palaeolithic ancestors are better at satisfying the appetite than a regular meal and could also help combat obesity and even type 2 diabetes.
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Get tested this International Thyroid Week

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:52:00 +0200

Thyroid disorders are some of the most frequent diseases in the world with about 1,6 billion people worldwide at risk. International Thyroid Week, 27 - 31 May 2013, is an initiative of Merck Serono in association with Thyroid Federation International that aims to bring to light the importance of having your thyroid checked regularly so as to correctly prevent and/or manage these disorders.
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SA's epilepsy-related deaths double

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:12:00 +0200

Epilepsy South Africa says the number of epilepsy-related deaths has doubled since 2004 and accuses the Department of Health of not taking the condition seriously.
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Rats, rats as big as bloomin' cats

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:43:00 +0200

City of Johannesburg spokesman Nthatisi Modingoane said the environmental directorate conducts rodent control blitzes regularly.
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Probe into medical costs welcomed

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:28:00 +0200

The chief executive of private hospital group Life Healthcare, Michael Flemming on Tuesday (14 May) gave a cautious welcome to the Competition Commission's looming investigation into private healthcare prices‚ saying his company would co-operate with the authorities.
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NHI is a reality says Motsoaledi

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:07:00 +0200

South Africans should stop wasting time opposing National Health Insurance (NHI)‚ Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said on Wednesday (15 May).
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