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Netcare St Anne's Hospital in Pietermaritzburg recently introduced cutting-edge technology for its neurosurgeons and the new equipment is already helping to improving surgical outcomes. The facility purchased the latest version of the Medtronic StealthStation S7 Neuro Navigation system, which is an advanced planning, instrument tracking and visualisation system used mainly in neurosurgery, spine surgery, as well as ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgery, invented in 1999. Read more >> | Be Cancer Aware, one of South Africa's cancer information hubs, will be kicking off its second annual 'Too cool to smoke' campaign on 14 November 2013, as part of Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The aim of this initiative is to create awareness about tobacco addiction and the detrimental effect it has on the body. Tobacco kills at least 44 000 South Africans every year and 5.4 million people worldwide, 10% of which die from complications arising from second-hand smoke. Read more >> | Helen Dodson A new study from Yale School of Medicine uncovers clues as to how a key part of the immune system is regulated to avoid tissue injury to human organs after stroke or transplant. The study, in the journal Developmental Cell, focuses on a type of white blood cell called a neutrophil, and how regulation of the granules inside can protect organs such as kidneys from injury. Read more >> |
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Price regulation may not be appropriate in South Africa's private healthcare sector, says competition law specialist, Anthony Norton of Nortons Inc. He stressed that competition authorities should as a general rule be wary of seeking to be involved in the regulation of market prices. Read more >>
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Scientists tackling South Africa's biggest diseases have received a multimillion-rand boost thanks to the Medical Research Council and the Treasury. Read more >>
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A study done on mice has revealed that a molecule found in the brain can help treat jet lag. Read more >>
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 | An eight-year-old girl has become China's youngest lung cancer patient, reports said, with doctors blaming pollution as the direct cause of her illness. Read more >>
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 | The R1-million winner of the third Annual SAB Foundation Social Innovation Awards held in Sandton late last week is 'Vula' Eye Health Mobile Phone App. Read more >>
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 | Werner Swart Death threats, fraud and dodgy medicine will take centre stage in the trial of a Zimbabwean-based doctor accused of stealing from the company he once headed. Read more >>
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 | Samsung and Mobilium Global have joined forces to distribute the Mobilium Smart Health app - a "Made For Africa" mobile health and wellness, smart device application. Read more >>
|  | The flu vaccine is widely available, and Yale Medical Group doctors are encouraging all patients to get vaccinated. The vaccine is important for everyone - and could be critical if a chronic or serious illness puts you at high risk for complications from the flu. Read more >>
|  | Tamar Kahn The government is training enough medical specialists but doesn't have the money to employ them all‚ health consultant Nicholas Crisp told delegates to the Hospital Association of SA conference. Read more >>
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|  | NEW DELHI, INDIA: Pond's paints India pink to raise awareness about breast cancer. Read more >>
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| Surgical practice in Southern Suburbs has a vacancy for an assistant to the practice manager/accountant. Knowledge of healthcare/medical environment incorporating administration, financial and business aspects. Diploma required. Read more >>
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|  Book now for the ACSA Disability Trade and Lifestyle Expo & Conference. This year's theme is 'Break Barriers, Open Doors: for an Inclusive Society for All.' Read more >> | |
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