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IUDs lower risk of getting cervical cancer
IUDs lower risk of getting cervical cancer
Women who get intrauterine devices fitted appear to face a dramatically lower risk of getting cervical cancer... read
Dr Mzukisi Grootboom, chair of the South African Medical Association. Photo: Citizen
Sama sets record straight on accusations
The chairperson of the South African Medical Association (Sama), Dr Mzukisi Grootboom, has refuted claims made in the Witness newspaper... read

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Photo: Seed
Rural healthcare and digitalisation

Nicci Botha

Given the proliferation of mobile devices in Africa, it makes sense that digital tools would alleviate many of the healthcare issues in the out-of-the-way places... read
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Chronic Diseases
Diabetes treatment goals still suboptimal
Diabetes treatment goals still suboptimal

Issued by AstraZeneca

Statistics from the International Diabetes Federation's 2015 update show that the total number of people with diabetes in Africa is expected to increase by 20 million in 2040, bringing the total to 34.2 million diabetic patients on the continent... read
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Gauteng Health MEC Gwen Ramokgopa chats to patient, Elisabeth Mokgeti
Modernised community clinic provides improved eye health services
A renovated clinic will assist in the reduction of the cataract backlog at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital... read
Ethical Medicines
SU summit to focus on snake oil and pseudoscience
SU summit to focus on snake oil and pseudoscience
Snake oil salesmen, charlatans and con-artists have long been known to prey on vulnerable people with health problems... read
Medical Research
Mitochondrial networks. Photo: Mitolab.eu
Mitochondrial networks manipulation could aid longevity
New research from Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health indicates that mitochondrial networks manipulation inside cells may increase lifespan and promote health... read
Public Health
Securing a place for South Africa's next generation of doctors
Securing a place for South Africa's next generation of doctors

Farah Jawitz

We are launching new medical schools but will we have places for their new graduates? read
Women's Health
Women and diabetes in the spotlight this November
Women and diabetes in the spotlight this November

Issued by Association for Dietetics in South Africa

Globally, diabetes is the ninth leading cause of death in women, resulting in 2.1 million deaths each year. Currently, more than 199 million women are living with diabetes... read
Business
2017 NSBC South African Small Business Award winners
2017 NSBC South African Small Business Award winners
South Africa's 9th annual Top 20 Small Business and Entrepreneurship Award winners have been announced by the NSBC, in association with World Famous Events... read
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RT @UN: 205M women live with diabetes worldwide. On Tuesday's #WorldDiabetesDay, see how @WHO works for women's right to a healthy future...
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Madagascar 'worst plague outbreak' in 50 years https://t.co/bFtpEyTAYO
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New blood pressure range means half of Americans have hypertension https://t.co/0ezb8LhTDJ
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Unit Manager - Biomedical Mass Spectrometry - Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Unit Manager: Biomedical Mass Spectrometry (Ref. SAF/355/1117). Applications close 30 November 2017. Read more >>

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