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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked manufacturers to include a new boxed warning on the product labelling of all gadolinium-based contrast agents which are used to enhance the quality of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). 31 May 2007

After a search that began some 10 years ago, scientists implicate gene in vitiligo and other autoimmune diseases. 31 May 2007

The Humanitarian Accountability Partnership (HAP) has launched a ‘standard' to improve accountability and quality in the delivery of disaster and relief aid. Crucially, the people at the receiving end will have the opportunity to judge such assistance. 31 May 2007

Annex Distribution, local distribution partner to global technology vendor, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, is to make available the Fujitsu Siemens Computers Core2Duo AMILO Pro V3405 professional notebook. 31 May 2007

Researchers found that a more “normal and natural” experience is preferred by men and their partners, but what was also found is that it is vital the partners be involved in any treatment. 31 May 2007

Efforts to eradicate abuse of children in Africa should concentrate on fighting gender-based violence, including rape, which exposes youngsters to HIV/AIDS, mistreatment at school and harmful traditional practices, a senior United Nations official said. 31 May 2007

A company's human resources department is one of its most underused assets, yet has the potential to become one of its prized according to Dave Ulrich. The world's foremost strategic HR professor, who is coming to South Africa in August 2007, said simply: “Today's service economy is founded around people.” 31 May 2007

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lybrel, the first continuous use drug product for prevention of pregnancy. 31 May 2007

Singita, the South African-based operator of luxury game lodges in Southern and East Africa, recently excelled as double winner in the 2007/2008 World's Top Hotels, Resorts and Spas Survey by Zagat Survey (US), one of the world's leading consumer travel poll guides. 31 May 2007

The G8 must act to ensure new road development does not lead to more deaths on African roads, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has warned in advance of an African road safety conference. 31 May 2007

Although much is being done to provide much-needed PC infrastructure and communications equipment to developing nations, the lack of Internet connectivity is stifling growth opportunity. So claims Atul Gupta, MD at Sahara, a Proudly South African supplier of ICT, digital lifestyle technology and components. 31 May 2007

The G8 must act to ensure new road development does not lead to more deaths on African roads, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has warned in advance of an African road safety conference. 31 May 2007

Asmera Getachew had completed a teacher-training course when she saw an advert inviting applications from those interested in joining the government Health Service Extension Programme (HSEP). 31 May 2007

New study finds that hot water wash rids laundry of allergens, while other research suggests that dustier homes help kids avoid allergies. 30 May 2007

While most diets focus on foods you shouldn't eat, those that emphasize adding low-calorie foods, like fruits and vegetables, can promote healthy weight loss, new research shows. 30 May 2007

Prominent South African businessman and ANC stalwart Tokyo Sexwale says that in the creation of international partnerships between government, civil society, the private sector must play a key role in eradicating poverty in Africa and the rest of the developing world. 30 May 2007

Thanks to their own drive, and a range of political and rights initiatives, the women in this central African state are becoming major players in the country's business and economic life. 30 May 2007

The IMF remains optimistic that the West African country can recover successfully from years of conflict, but to do so, transparency in the management of public finances is vital. 30 May 2007