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Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, MND may soon be a fear of the past
Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Motor Neuron Disease (MND), the mention of these instils fear in many of us, particularly if we know someone who is suffering with one of these diseases... read more>>



HIV/AIDS
Research in the news: Optical tweezers manipulate key protein involved in HIV infection
Using an instrument so sensitive it can fold and unfold a single protein, Yale School of Medicine researchers have manipulated a protein essential for HIV to invade cells... read more>>
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Airports Company SA addresses challenges facing public hospital
Like many public hospitals, Helen Joseph Public Hospital in Auckland Park faces numerous challenges. These include high patient loads, old infrastructure and a need for highly qualified staff... read more>>
Exhibitions & Events
Eyes of the world focus on Eye Focus Africa 2015
The Sandton Convention Centre is getting ready to host the optometry industry's premier exhibition and conference, Eye Focus Africa, from 30 July - 01 August 2015... read more>>
Medical Research
In evolution, 'house of cards' model wins

Bill Hathaway

Using sophisticated modeling of genomic data from diverse species, Yale researchers have answered a longstanding question about which competing model of evolution works best... read more>>
Mental health
Bipolar - the cerebral civil war
A multi-factorial and chronic disease requiring long-term medication, bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a mood disorder, characterised by extreme shifts in mood, energy and functioning... read more>>
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Know your numbers throughout your pregnancy
World Hypertension Day was celebrated on 17 May 2015, highlighting a condition that is often neglected in pregnant women and poses a serious threat to both Mom and baby... read more>>
Business
Focus increasingly falls on balanced leaders

Michelle Moss

Leadership styles change. What never changes is the need for corporate leaders to motivate teams, make profits and deliver efficiency improvements... read more>>
Time management 101

Andrew Macfarlane

"If your employees are constantly missing deadlines, lack focus and regularly overlook important details, these are sure signs that their time management skills aren't up to scratch..." read more>>
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