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Mobile technology creating radical shift in future of healthcare
[Matthew Barker] To continue to meet performance goals, the global healthcare system has to evolve and mobile technology will be at the very heart of this change... read more>>



Medical
Cancer and heart disease: leading causes of insurance claims
It's no secret that our modern day lifestyles are bad for our health and statistics released by Hollard Life seem to confirm this... read more>>
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Should a hunger charity accept support from a tobacco company?

Simon Chapman

I recently noticed a tweet from @CareersatBAT about how BAT had packed meals of donated food for Stop Hunger Now Southern Africa.... read more>>
Dentistry
Taking the bite out of loadshedding

Nicci Botha

Picture this... You're sitting in the dentist's chair, you've lost all feeling in the left side of your face and you would have drool running down your chin if it wasn't for a regular application of the suction tube... read more>>
Infectious Diseases
HPV as common in men as women
The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common viruses affecting boys, girls, men and women, yet it is largely ignored by men, partly because of the focus of its links to cervical cancer... read more>>
Medical Aid
New amendments to PMBs leave patients exposed
Health Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi has published new draft amendments to Regulations 5 and 8 of the Medical Schemes Act, as it pertains to reporting requirements and Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs), respectively... read more>>
Oncology
Screening for colorectal cancer vital to reduce mortality
As a leading cause of death in the Western world, colorectal cancer (CRC) is currently the third most common cancer in both men and women in the US... read more>>
Public Health
Stay fit whilst travelling
When travelling for business it's often easy to get caught up in neglecting your basic needs, such as sleeping well, eating well and staying active... read more>>
Committee briefed on compensating miners
The Parliamentary Portfolio Committees on Public Service and Administration, as well as Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, have been briefed about the processes of compensating ailing current and former miners... read more>>
Business
Bartering as a way to increase your business

Boris Dzhingarov

Smart business managers always think about bartering and it is a shame to notice that many still do not understand why this is something that has to be considered... read more>>
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