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Catalogue of human genetic variation revealed
[Bill Hathaway] A massive effort to study human genetic variation has ended with publication of two papers in the recent issue of the journal Nature that catalogue the genomes of more than 2,500 people... read


Cardiology
Rooibos packs powerful punch against heart disease
Rooibos is already considered one of the most powerful superfoods on the market today and according to research... read
Hospital Groups
Hospital with digs for folks
The privately managed, government-funded Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital could be a model for the way hospitals operate when... read
Medical Aid
Crippling cost of being healthy
Consumers will have to budget more for medical aid next year. Three major medical aid schemes have announced their fee increases... read
Medical Technology
First automated breast ultrasound machine installed
The Automated Breast Ultrasound machine represents a quantum leap in ultrasound technology and it significantly increases the detection... read
New technologies could bring down healthcare costs
Speakers recently hosted at the Hospital Association of South Africa (HASA) conference held in Cape Town, indicated that new technologies... read
Thought-controlled computer cursor takes a leap forward
Scientists working to perfect a thought-controlled computer cursor said Monday they have achieved their best results yet and are moving closer to... read
Nutrition
Online meals, leave it to the chefs
Those struggling to maintain healthy eating despite busy schedules need worry no more as help is just a click away, thanks to... read
Palliative care
Research in the news: Use of antibiotics at end of life - yes or no?

Ziba Kashef

Antibiotics and other antimicrobials are often administered to terminally ill patients. But given widespread concern about antibiotic resistance, this common practice should be reconsidered... read
Women's Health
Breast cancer awareness month a reminder for women
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and serves to remind women to take the health of their breasts seriously. According to Stasha Jordan... read
The right way to deal with teenage pregnancies

Catherine van Schoor

A recent article decried the dilemma of teenage pregnancy in South Africa. The article apportioned blame to the fact that schools don't teach the Bible... read
Business
Creativity 101: The secrets of business brainstorming

Leigh Andrews

Play Pictionary, make lists to get the brain going and work in groups of two to five people to improve your business brainstorming, says Ross Chowles - ECD/creative strategist at The Jupiter Drawing Room... read
Big data: Man vs the machine

Leigh Andrews

Principa CEO, Jaco Rossouw, explains how they've developed algorithms and models that have been highly accurate in predicting the results of the #RWC2015 rugby matches so far... read
How to hire the best new employee

Godfrey Madanhire

Interviewing to fill a position in your small or even large enterprise, is a task where reading between the lines is important... read
Jobs offered
Educational Psychologist/Counselling Psychologist - Western Cape
Stellenbosch University currently seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced educational psychologist/counselling psychologist (Ref. SSVO/311/0915). Applications close: 12 October 2015 Read more >>




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