Research in mice suggests that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil and certain types of fish could potentially improve the prognosis of men who are genetically prone to develop prostate cancer. 12 Jul 2007
Researchers have discovered that a drug called "varenicline" could help curb the urges to both smoke and drink. Varenicline works by latching onto the same receptors in the brain that nicotine binds to when cigarette smoke is inhaled. Pfizer developed the drug as a stop-smoking aid and has sold it in the U.S. since August under the name Chantix. 11 Jul 2007
A new partnership between healthbridge and Digital Archiving Systems (DAS) could see the medical industry saving R237 million a year following the pilot launch of a processing bureau to cut the cost of processing paper-based claims. 11 Jul 2007
e-healthcare has the solutions to deliver improved healthcare at lower cost. 11 Jul 2007
The UCT Graduate School of Business (GSB) is to host a high-level conference aimed at growing trade and investment between Africa and India. 10 Jul 2007
As the global pharmaceutical market is likely to double in value to $1.3 trillion by 2020, some transformation is required. 10 Jul 2007
Delivering health information via the Blue Trunk Libraries 10 Jul 2007
Trashing an old PC with sensitive data on the hard drive can be almost as bad as leaving it out on the pavement in terms of data security. 9 Jul 2007
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday predicted total collapse of Zimbabwe after describing the country as a sore thumb for the African continent, reports from Ghana indicate. 9 Jul 2007
A plan to rescue Zimbabwe's collapsing economy by pegging the Zimbabwe dollar to the South African rand is being put together by the Southern African Development Community (SADC), South Africa's Sunday Independent newspaper reported. 9 Jul 2007
More Swazis live in informal settlements in the mountainous kingdom's urban centres than in established formal neighbourhoods, according to recent government statistics. 9 Jul 2007
During her average 12-hour day at the Senye Medical Clinic in Nairobi's Kibera slum, Dorah Nyanja wears many hats alongside her stethoscope. Not only is she Senye's only nurse, pharmacist, midwife and occasional therapist, she also owns it. 9 Jul 2007
Medicine and art have long had a close connection. In fact, the practice of medicine in previous centuries was mostly considered to be art. Conversely, the study of human anatomy in the renaissance period was an essential component of an artist's training, as exemplified by the likes of Leonardo Da Vinci. In this article, how disease—specifically breast cancer—has influenced art and vice versa will be discussed. 6 Jul 2007
Local healthcare claims verifier and processor relies on Stratus for its 12 years of uptime 6 Jul 2007
The manufacturer of the antiobesity drug rimonobant, sold under the Acomplia brand, has informed the FDA that users of the medication suffer from a higher risk of suicidal thoughts. Sanofi-Aventis also told the FDA that it doesn't recommend the drug for people who suffer from depression. 6 Jul 2007
During June 2007 a total of 34,142 new passenger cars were sold in South Africa. Total new passenger car sales in June declined by 4.4% when compared to May 2007, and shows a 19.5% decrease when compared to June 2006. This brings the total number of new car sales for the period January to June 2007 to 6.8% below the level achieved during the same period in 2006. 5 Jul 2007
A recent monthly Instant Messaging Threat Watch by security firm Akonix tracked 20 malicious code attacks over IM networks during the month of May, bringing the 2007 total to 170 threats. The number of security threats associated with unmanaged instant messaging during work hours is steadily increasing. On average, at least one IM attack occurs per day. 5 Jul 2007
The proposed merging of Stanbic Bank and CFC in the East African country has generated a lot of interest, and raised a number of questions. 5 Jul 2007
Women in Sierra Leone stand to enjoy unprecedented rights under new laws making wife-beating a criminal offence, allowing women to inherit property, and protecting young women against forced marriage. 5 Jul 2007
Pigalle Sandton, located in the exclusive Michelangelo Towers linked to the Nelson Mandela Square, is reputed to be the epitome of class and sophistication, from its locale, to its décor, ambience, service and of course, its cuisine. 4 Jul 2007
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