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Dyllon Randall co-founded a modular urine-to-fertiliser recovery system at the Cape Town Stadium, which recently collected 3,600 litres of urine during the South Africa vs New Zealand rugby game. Image supplied.

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

Cape Town Stadium urine-recycling innovator selected for 2026 Africa Prize

1 day

Boston Scientific is recalling certain Axios Stent and Electrocautery Enhanced Delivery Systems, affecting 128 units in South Africa. Image credit: Boston Scientific

Surgical Equipment & Products

Recall notice: Boston Scientific recalls medical devices over safety concerns

14 Apr 2026

Source: Supplied. The specialist cardiac team at Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital.

Cardiology

Vincent Pallotti sets record for first keyhole mitral-valve replacement

3 Mar 2023

Medtech

How wearables are transforming healthcare

Andy McBain, 23 Mar 2020

The new cryo-balloon allows the user to effectively measure the atrial fibrillation signals during ablation by bringing the catheter anatomically close to the veins’ muscular sleeve.

Surgical Procedures

300th cryo-balloon ablation procedure performed

4 Mar 2016

More women are dying of strokes for lack of testing

Cardiology

More women are dying of strokes for lack of testing

Laura Donnelly 10 Sep 2013

Cardiology

Silent stroke symptoms kill millions

13 Aug 2012

Cardiology

Performance of HEK-hKir2.1 cells on QPatch HT successfully demonstrated

11 Jul 2012

New method defibrillates heart with much less electricity - and pain

Surgical Procedures

New method defibrillates heart with much less electricity - and pain

15 Jul 2011

New A-fib treatment option uses cold instead of heat

Cardiology

New A-fib treatment option uses cold instead of heat

14 Apr 2011

TIA patients with speech difficulties more likely to suffer from irregular heartbeat

Cardiology

TIA patients with speech difficulties more likely to suffer from irregular heartbeat

11 Apr 2011

Sports Science

Yoga calms heart pace, cuts anxiety

6 Apr 2011

Cardiology

Big men more susceptible to atrial fibrillation

6 Apr 2009

Cardiology

FDA approves first ablation catheters for the treatment of atrial fibrillation

10 Feb 2009

Cardiology

Sudden loss of hearing might be an early sign of stroke

27 Jun 2008

Medical Research

Trial expected to show best proven treatment for heart attacks, strokes and diabetes

Issued by Redline 27 Mar 2008

Noncommunicable diseases

New study on LVH

12 Sep 2007

Noncommunicable diseases

Once a year treatment for osteoporosis now available in the US

21 Aug 2007