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Medical scheme protectionism is "irrational"

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A lean animal and a control were both exposed to a novelty item (center). The lean animal spent more time exploring the novelty, as shown by the higher concentration of yellow in the slide.

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Gauteng health dept probes Tshwane hospital fire

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22 Jun 2012

High-fat/calorie diet accelerates development of pancreatic cancer

High-fat/calorie diet accelerates development of pancreatic cancer

22 Jun 2012

Aspen prepared to help bridge ARV shortages

21 Jun 2012

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Cancer drug price dropped

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First example of a heritable abnormality affecting semantic cognition found

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Novel chemotherapy agent appears to be a promising pancreatic cancer treatment

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Mutations in JAK3 gene identified in subtype of lymphoma provide potential drug target

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Natural exposure to gamma rays in background radiation linked to childhood leukaemia

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Internal cellular sensors make Salmonella dangerous, Yale researchers find

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Major orthopaedic surgeon training centre secures sponsor

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Task team to address KZN rabies outbreak

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Radio stations to broadcast MTV Base series across Africa

Radio stations to broadcast MTV Base series across Africa

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Novartis Malaria Initiative to tackle malaria in Africa

Novartis Malaria Initiative to tackle malaria in Africa

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PRB engage journos in IDEA Project

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