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SA needs to capitalise on 3D printing in healthcare
SA needs to capitalise on 3D printing in healthcare
South Africa can potentially leapfrog manufacturing-focused countries by providing cost-effective 3D printing , especially for the healthcare sector... read


HIV/AIDS
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#YouthMonth: Soapie cleans up attitude to HIV/Aids
Exploiting mass media to affect change in behaviour in young people has paid off in the war against HIV/Aids, a study shows... read
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Circumcision on the rise
Medical circumcision is on the rise as more men seek to minimise the risk of HIV, STDs and urinary infections... read
Healthcare
Making the patient part of the treatment process
Making the patient part of the treatment process
There is a growing trend of patient activism across the world... read
Malaria
Bacteria could spell the end for mosquito-borne diseases
Bacteria could spell the end for mosquito-borne diseases
An intercellular bacterial infection has the potential to control diseases spread by mosquitoes... read
Medical Research
Professor Leon Dicks
Probiotics ease IBS symptoms
Although not much is know about the cause of IBS, treatment protocols are well established, and a good-quality, daily probiotic can help decrease the symptoms... read
Mental health
#YouthMonth: Societal influences affect youngsters' mental health
#YouthMonth: Societal influences affect youngsters' mental health
Crime and violence, peer pressure and substance abuse has a hugely adverse effect on the mental and emotional state of mind of South African youngsters. read
Nutrition
Sociology brings new meaning to nutrition and health in young children
Sociology brings new meaning to nutrition and health in young children
An anthropology study in Cote d'Ivoire shows how cultural influence plays a role in nutrition and anaemia in young children... read
Pharmaceutical Companies
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Clicks to manage Netcare's Medicross pharmacies
Retailer Clicks will takeover managing private hospital group Netcare's 37 Medicross branded retail pharmacies and its 51 hospital "front shops", the two JSE-listed groups said in a joint-statement on Wednesday... read
Public Health
Access to quality healthcare must be improved in Africa
Access to quality healthcare must be improved in Africa
There needs to be a serious focus on providing quality healthcare throughout Africa... read
The jury's out: Will plain packaging stop smoking?
The jury's out: Will plain packaging stop smoking?
There is no doubt that smoking is bad for you, but will the government's proposed introduction of plain tobacco packaging have the desired effect?.. read
Business
Ten jobs of the future - which are you skilling up for?
Ten jobs of the future - which are you skilling up for?

john sanei

Past trends may no longer be a reliable indicator of future job prospects... read
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