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 | This enticing question will be explored during the ninth Prestigious Research Lecture, hosted by the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) on the 26 November 2013. Read more >>
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One of the common causes of lower back pain is when there has been damage or wear to the sacroiliac joints, which are little known, weight-bearing joints located between the hips and spine. A procedure that fuses these joints, using an implant called DIANA, has been performed for the first time in the Eastern Cape this week. Read more >> | Professor Nonhlanhla Khumalo, Head of Dermatology at the University of Cape Town, says public education on adequate sterilisation of barber equipment between haircuts should not be delayed. Clients who prefer a clean-shave haircut, known locally as the chiskop, should also be encouraged to own their own hair-clippers. Read more >> | The World Health Organisation projects that diabetes will be the seventh leading cause of death by 2030 and according to Diabetes South Africa, an estimated 3.5 million South Africans are diabetic - with millions more undiagnosed. 'World Diabetes Day' on 14 November 2013, will see society driving an increased awareness around this disease. Read more >> |
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According to AllLife's medical experts, whilst HIV/AIDS remains a global health issue, South Africa has been experiencing an impressive reduction in mortality since the introduction of more generally available Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) treatment. As a result, the concept of treating HIV infection as a chronic manageable disease has come closer to reality. Read more >>
|  | Takalani Sesame, the beloved South African educational children's programme, which has been broadcast on SABC for over 12 years, will commemorate World AIDS Day on 1 December with the help of a furry yellow Muppet friend named Kami who lives with HIV. Read more >>
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 | Gillian Jones South Africans are‚ on average‚ under-insured for death and disability‚ while even the highest income earners have the most inadequate cover‚ insurance experts say. Read more >>
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 | Round Table Southern Africa got behind National Bandana Day and sold 46,450 bandanas, which equated to a record-breaking donation of over R1.1m raised in less than two months. Read more >>
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 | Tamar Kahn Litha Healthcare says it is still awaiting regulatory approval for its vaccine manufacturing facility‚ and is unlikely to start making its own hepatitis B vaccines before the end of next year. Read more >>
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 | A partnership between MTN and Hello Doctor, will provide a technology-based solution designed to work with the local general practitioners, to ensure that consumers receive the right information before seeing a doctor. Read more >>
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|  | NEW YORK CITY, US / SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: The Global Awards World's Best Healthcare & Wellness Advertising announced its 2013 award winners on Friday, 15 November at ceremonies in New York City and Sydney, Australia. Two SA agencies won Finalist Certificates. Read more >>
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|  | Government says it has renewed its mission to curb the escalating rate of accidents throughout the country these coming holidays. Read more >>
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| Be part of a dynamic clinical team in Kwazulu-Natal. We are looking for an operational manager nursing Read more >>
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