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FDA approves oral pellets for HIV/Aids treatment of infants
The US FDA has approved an innovative formulation, Lopinavir/ritonavir (LPV/r) 40mg/10mg oral pellets, for paediatric specific treatment of HIV/Aids in infants... read more>>



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Prof Jewkes gets to GRIPs with reporting and conviction challenges in women and child abuse
One of the many organisations that has benefited significantly from the work of the Vital Foundation is the Greater Rape Intervention Project (GRIP), which provides humanitarian assistance, rehabilitation, support and counselling to survivors of rape, sexual assault and domestic violence, as well as to those infected or affected by HIV/Aids... read more>>
Emergency Procedures
New training methods for disaster management
A new way of training those working in disaster management is being forged through a partnership between the University of Johannesburg's (UJ) Department of Emergency Medical Care (EMC) and Rescue South Africa... read more>>
Hospital Groups
Life Healthcare Group acquires 100% of Careways
Life Healthcare Group has acquired 100% of Careways, one of South Africa's leading employee wellness providers. The move strengthens the group's Life Occupational Health business by adding a wellness component... read more>>
COHSASA skills development workshops

Issued by COHSASA

COHSASA is running a series of practical workshops in 2015 on improving the care pathway for patients and improving the delivery of safe and quality healthcare by facilities... read more>>
Mental health
Children also suffer from mental health problems, often unnoticed
In Youth Month, it is important to realise that the South Africa environment has created an atmosphere of underlying, yet constant anxiety among children, in many instances negatively affecting their mental health and well-being... read more>>
Neurology
Wits profs will use new method to treat neuron diseases
Two University of the Witwatersrand researchers will use nanotechnology to improve drug delivery for patients suffering from neuro-degenerative illnesses such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and motor neuron disease... read more>>
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
No waiting game: Immediate birth control implant more cost-effective

Karen N. Peart

Women who have just given birth are often motivated to prevent a rapid, repeat pregnancy. For those who prefer a contraceptive implant, getting the procedure in the hospital immediately after giving birth is more cost-effective... read more>>
Oncology
Men are 50% more likely to get oesophageal cancer than 30 years ago
Oesophageal cancer rates in men have increased by 50% since the early 1980s, with new cases reaching almost 6,000, according to new statistics from Cancer Research UK... read more>>
Discovery could improve radiotherapy for wide range of cancers
Cancer Research UK scientists have discovered how giving a class of drugs called AKT inhibitors in combination with radiotherapy might boost its effectiveness across a wide range of cancers, according to a study... read more>>
Pharmaceutical Companies
Industry gets clarity on tax benefits of clinical trials

Amanda Visser

Regulations published by the Treasury on criteria for clinical trials give international pharmaceutical companies and local clinical research organisations greater clarity on claims for tax deductions they submitted more than two years ago... read more>>
International
New categories in Best Healthcare & Wellness Advertising competition, now open
This year's Global Awards World's Best Healthcare & Wellness Advertising competition offers new categories for entries, with the closing date of 31 July 2015... read more>>
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