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AbbVie Pharmaceuticals has conducted a survey amongst rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients that indicates RA has had a negative impact on 86% of South Africans in some areas of their lifestyle. The anonymous global survey included 10,171 patients in 42 countries. Read more >> | Of the adults who suffer from asthma, 10% are unable to control the disease properly using medication and significantly, this small proportion of patients consumes more than 50% of asthma related healthcare resources. Read more >> | This week it was confirmed that Kaizer Chiefs player, Josta Dladla, tested positive for the banned stimulant, methylhexanamine, commonly known as 1.3-dimethyl or DMAA, the use of which is banned in professional sport. Read more >> |
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 | New findings by Dr Steffen Mickenautsch and Professor Veerasamy Yengopal from the Systematic Review initiative for Evidence-based Minimum Intervention in Dentistry (SYSTEM Initiative) based in Wits University's Department of Community Dentistry/Faculty of Health Sciences indicate that there is no evidence that high viscosity glass-ionomers are inferior to silver amalgams. Read more >>
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 | World Sleep Day, celebrated on 14 March since 2008, aims to lessen the burden of sleep problems on society through better prevention and management of sleep disorders. Read more >>
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The annual fund raising campaign of CANSA, the annual Shavathon begins with corporates, schools and organisations hosting their own Shavathon between 24-28 February 2014. Read more >>
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 | Numerous studies have proven the physical and emotional health benefit of getting 7-8 hours of sleep per night. It can even help one lose weight, with a Brigham Young University study revealing that higher quality sleep of 8.5 hours a night is associated with a lower body fat percentage. Read more >>
|  | Nicky Smith Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has committed her department to creating a "reliable statistical databank" for road-related incidents, as part of the government's effort to better manage road safety and to meet its stated target of halving road fatalities by 2020. Read more >>
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 | CANNES, FRANCE: Cinemark, the local SA representatives of Cannes Lions and its affiliates, with their passion for both great film and advertising, bring you the latest information from the world's premier advertising festivals. Read more >>
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|  | MOSCOW, RUSSIA: A Russian television star and former priest said on Tuesday he had quit as creative director of a leading cell phone retailer after urging President Vladimir Putin to jail gays. Read more >>
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