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Research lecture - Beyond Superbugs

The 11th Prestigious Research Lecture titled, 'Beyond Superbugs: Critical Lessons in Life and Medicine, from Africa to the First World' will be presented on 2 December at the University of Witwatersrand Faculty of Health Sciences...

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Have your social media blinkers blocked the Jenna Lowe #GetMeTo21 campaign?

Leigh Andrews

Why has Jenna Lowe asked us to help her #GetMeTo21? It's been all over social media lately, but so has everything else, so little surprise if you're not aware of the dire organ donation situation in SA...

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The real risk of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria change so that those antibiotics that were developed to destroy them can no longer control them...

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Medical Research
Facial expressions - subconscious communication
Recent research reveals that outer beauty can be just as important as inner beauty, because our inner emotions are often revealed in our outward facial expressions... read more>>
Mental health
Stress stands strongest at home for SA's professionals
According to a recent survey of nearly 3,000 of Profmed's graduate professional members South Africa's graduate professionals are more stressed by their families than any other reason... read more>>
Pharmaceuticals
Only half prescription medication taken as directed
Only about half of all patients who are issued prescription medication that they must administer themselves actually take it as prescribed. Many stop taking the medication all together... read more>>
Public Health
Over-50s should vaccinate against shingles
Approximately 9 out of 10 adults are at risk of getting shingles, as almost everybody at some time in their life, has been exposed to the varicella zoster virus... read more>>
[World Toilet Day] Bidvest Steiner prioritises proper sanitation
One third of the world's population have no reliable access to adequate sanitation, hence World Toilet Day... read more>>
Women's Health
Call to support Elimination of Violence against Women
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women aims to remind us how women and girls experience violence in their lives daily... read more>>
Government
Deputy Minister and Dignity Dreams #unite4mandela in support of schoolgirls' education
Many young girls stay away from school during their menstrual cycle as they are unable to afford sanitary towels... read more>>
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Women, girls and HIV: Where are we 10 years on?
South African Medical Research Council - 26 Nov 2014 Durban

Upcoming events
3rd Biennial Medical Waste Conference
mogorosi communications consultancy - 25 Nov 2014 to 26 Nov 2014 Johannesburg

Women, girls and HIV: Where are we 10 years on?
South African Medical Research Council - 26 Nov 2014 Durban

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