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World's first successful penile transplant at Tygerberg
A team of pioneering surgeons from Stellenbosch University (SU) and Tygerberg Hospital in Belville performed the first successful penile transplant in the world in a marathon nine-hour operation... read more>>



Cardiology
Cardiovascular course customised for Africa returns for second time
The second annual AfricaPCR congress, taking place in Johannesburg from 26-28 March 2015, is a unique, interactive and hands-on course dedicated to the advancement of cardiovascular care in Africa... read more>>
Yale leads test of new device that protects the brain during heart-valve procedure

Ziba Kashef

In the first multicenter trial of its kind, Yale researchers tested a new device that lowers the risk of stroke and cognitive decline in patients undergoing heart-valve replacement... read more>>
Ophthalmology
Beat invisible glaucoma
The international theme for this year's World Glaucoma Week is once again, "Beat Invisible Glaucoma." Glaucoma is a group of diseases, with open-angle glaucoma being the most common form... read more>>
Pharmaceutical Companies
Lupin acquires remaining shares in Pharma Dynamics
Lupin, India's third largest pharmaceutical company (turnover USD 1.83 billion), announced that it had acquired the remaining 40% stake in South African generics major Pharma Dynamics for an undisclosed sum... read more>>
Joint move on Adcock underlines shift at PIC

Mark Allix and Sikonathi Mantshantsha

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) and Bidvest Group, on 11 March 2015, said they were looking at a tie-up to give them joint control of Adcock Ingram, underlining a strategic shift in the PIC's approach to investment... read more>>
International
Medical transcription services for cardiologists and accurate records

Ritesh Sanghani

AHMEDABAD, INDIA: Ask any medical professional about the significance of accurate medical records and they can lecture you for hours... read more>>
UCT and FutureLearn launch two free global online courses
The University of Cape Town (UCT) and FutureLearn are collaborating to help share African perspectives in two different fields of learning... read more>>
Burger King cuts soft drinks from kids' meals
WASHINGTON DC, US: US fast-food chain Burger King is cutting soft drinks from its children's meals amid mounting pressure to reduce the amount of sweet sodas children drink... read more>>
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Zambian President admitted to SA hospital
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