Somerset Hospital celebrates 150 years

On 18 August, 2009 Somerset Hospital will commemorate its 150th year with a rededication of the stone-laying ceremony that took place in 1859. On the 18 August 1859 as his last public duty before leaving the Cape, Governor Sir George Grey laid the cornerstone of the Somerset Hospital building on a site at Green Point, between the Chavonnes Battery and the town. As part of the anniversary celebrations various activities have been planned during the year. Read more >>

Simple, non-invasive finger sensor test predicts major cardiac events

Results of a Mayo Clinic study show that a simple, non-invasive finger sensor test is "highly predictive" of a major cardiac event, such as a heart attack or stroke, for people who are considered at low or moderate risk, according to researchers. Read more >>

Male circumcision reduces risk of herpes simplex virus type 2 and human papillomavirus

Heterosexual men who undergo medical circumcision can significantly reduce their risk of acquiring two common sexually transmitted infections - herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), the cause of genital herpes, and human papillomavirus (HPV), which can cause cancer and genital warts, according to a report in the March 26 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). In the study, circumcision had no effect on their risk of becoming infected with the bacterium that causes syphilis, however. Read more >>

Experimental vaccine may have saved scientists from Ebola

Experimental vaccine may have saved Hamburg scientist from Ebola fever. Read more >>

Malaria atlas project unveiled

A new map of malaria has been released by the Malaria Atlas Project. Read more >>

Video games can improve adult vision

Playing action video games can boost an aspect of adult vision previously thought to be fixed, a US study shows. Read more >>

Research provides new perspective on the way kids think

For parents who have found themselves repeating the same warnings or directions to their toddler over and over to no avail, new research from the University of Colorado at Boulder offers them an answer as to why their toddlers don't listen to their advice: they're just storing it away for later. Read more >>

Codeine users more at risk for traffic accidents

The risk of being involved in a traffic accident with personal injury is significantly higher among codeine users than non-users. However, sporadic or moderate use of codeine alone does not carry an increased risk, according to a newly published study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. Read more >>

Smokers have an increased risk of pancreatitis

Smoking is associated with an increased risk of acute and chronic pancreatitis. Read more >>

Psychiatric disorders common in adults who have had anorexia

Many adults who were diagnosed as teenagers to be suffering from anorexia nervosa cannot work due to psychiatric disorders. A follow-up 18 years after the onset of anorexia has shown that one in four are on disability benefit or have been signed off sick. The long-term follow-up by the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, does, however, show some encouraging results. Read more >>

Music therapy restores vision in stroke patients

Listening to pleasant music could help restore impaired vision in stroke patients, UK research suggests. Read more >>

Too much red meat linked to illness

Scientists have produced new evidence suggesting eating lots of red and processed meat damages health. Read more >>

Very hot tea can cause cancer

Drinking steaming hot tea can increase the risk of oesophageal cancer, according to Iranian research Read more >>

WHO increases estimated numbers of TB deaths associated with HIV

The World Health Organization said this week that more than 450 000 of the people who died from tuberculosis in 2007 were infected with HIV, more than double the estimated global total of 200 000 in 2006. Read more >>

Staggering new data shows TB-HIV co-infection a bigger threat

The World Health Organization released staggering new data about the threat of tuberculosis and the toll it takes on people with HIV/AIDS today, in recognition of World TB Day. Read more >>

Should all women be screened for domestic violence?

A screening programme which would require doctors and nurses to ask all women whether they have experienced domestic violence, whatever their reason for seeking medical attention is not justified, according to a new report by researchers at the University of Bristol, funded by the National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) programme. Read more >>

The Y factor forum - The Write Agency

The Y-Factor, a men's health forum, took place in Bloemfontein on Saturday 14th March 2009. The forum provided a platform for men to find out more about certain age-related health and wellness concerns. Read more >>

Challenging children conference attracts world renowned speakers - Turquoise PR & Marketing Communications

If you are a parent, or if you have a patient or a learner with Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, ADHD or a related disorder don't miss the Challenging Children Conference to be held in Joburg on 19 and 20 July. It's an opportunity to access the latest research and developments in the field. Read more >>

What few women want to talk about - Martina Nicholson Associates

Most women have experienced it. That terrible itching that can make you so extremely uncomfortable. It is commonly referred to as Thrush and it can have a huge impact on your life - especially if it is left untreated. For some unlucky women it is a nagging recurring problem that makes them wish they were male! Read more >>

Do managed healthcare interventions benefit you? - Global Interface

The nature of medical insurance is such that the product is much more complex, and claims occur much more frequently than in other forms of insurance. Read more >>

bioMérieux forges unique BEE partnership - Fleishman-Hillard Johannesburg

The partnership is between bioMérieux and Litha Healthcare Holdings Read more >>

Z-CARD® provides marketing cure for pharmaceutical industry - The Lime Envelope

Creativity and the many positive associations attributed to the word, is perhaps more linked to industries such as marketing, advertising and design. Read more >>