8 Oct 2013

Medical South Africa

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KFC gives up the Colonel for hungry children
One of South Africa's favourite Quick Service Restaurant brands is giving up its most valuable asset in an unprecedented move to highlight the plight of hungry children in the country. Read more >>


Exhibitions & Events
Malaria conference kicks off in Durban
Wits researchers from various disciplines will join the Wits Research Institute for Malaria at the sixth Multilateral Initiative for Malaria (MIM) conference in Durban this week, held every four years at an African venue. Read more >>


Hospital Groups
Medical schools need a funding jab
The University of the Witwatersrand's (Wits) Donald Gordon Medical Centre, SA's only privately owned teaching hospital, says inadequate funding has hindered the growth of its training programme. Read more >>


Malaria
Advanced malaria test launches at malaria conference
Award winning Australian healthcare company, Atomo Diagnostics, which recently launched the innovative all in one rapid HIV test AtomoRapid HIV, is set to introduce its malaria counterpart to the continent at the 6th MIM Pan-African Malaria Conference in Durban this week. Read more >>


Mental health
Increase in depression diagnoses: Profmed
The number professionals diagnosed with depression has increased significantly, according to Profmed medical aid scheme. Read more >>


Nutrition
Diesel fumes baffle bees says study
PARIS, FRANCE: Diesel exhaust fumes alter the flowery smells that guide bees when they forage, potentially sending them off course and putting the food-growing industry at risk, a study said on Thursday (3 October). Read more >>


Ophthalmology
Cataracts can be cured
During Eye Awareness Week (7-11 October) and particularly on World Sight Day, which takes place on 10 October, South Africans are being urged to take care of their vision and to help others do the same. This year's theme is is about cataract surgery - the gift of sight. Read more >>


Palliative care
Leading with love: The guide dog
[Roger Metcalfe] If you're reading this you can be sure that you belong to the 99% of humankind that can access the visible spectrum ... in brief, 'good sight'. Read more >>


Pharmaceuticals
Identification needed for medicine with codeine
South Africans will need to produce identification when buying medication containing codeine, Clicks said over the weekend. Read more >>


Public Health
SA healthcare needs public-private cooperation
To improve universal access to primary healthcare in South Africa, the country's public and private healthcare services need to establish smart long-term partnerships. Read more >>

Doctors still prescribe antibiotics too often
WASHINGTON, USA: US doctors prescribe antibiotics to six out of 10 patients with a sore throat, even though only one infection in 10 is severe enough to merit them, researchers said Thursday, 3 October 2013. Read more >>


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New events to diarise

Global Diabetes National Walk/Run
2 Nov 2013 to 30 Nov 2013 Durban
5th Annual Hospital Build Conference
Intelligence Transfer Centre - 19 Nov 2013 to 20 Nov 2013 Midrand


Upcoming events

First Aid Level 1
Training Force - 14 Oct 2013 to 15 Oct 2013 Johannesburg


Noticeboards

Westcliff Nursery
[Premises] Westcliff Nursery (3 Lawrence Road) is looking to rent out two rooms above the school. The space would best suit professionals who work with children. Possibly Occupational Therapists, Child Psychologists etc.

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