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Healthy diet or new eating disorder?
The public is overwhelmed with information on 'healthy' diets and this is leading to Orthorexia Nervosa, described as an unhealthy obsession or fixation with healthy or 'righteous eating'... read


HIV/AIDS
WHO releases ARV guidelines based on 2015 research
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has made available a key recommendation that states, "ART should be initiated in everyone living with HIV at any CD4 cell count." The guideline is being made available on an early-release basis... read
CSI
The Children's Hospital Trust needs continuous support
The Children's Hospital Trust, which has been running for 21 years, fundraises for the advancement of child healthcare through the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital in Cape Town... read
Exercise Science
The Internet of Things and big data in the real world

Johan Botes

Technology often progresses in ways that can surprise us... read
Exhibitions & Events
Joining hands on World Arthritis Day
Yesterday, 12 October 2015, was World Arthritis Day and its theme is 'It's in your hands. Take Action.' The main aim of the day is to raise awareness of arthritis globally and to unify sufferers, families and friends of those afflicted with arthritis. read
Hospital Groups
COHSASA QI Skills Development Workshops for 2016

Issued by COHSASA

COHSASA's series of practical workshops held at their headquarters in Cape Town has proved to be extremely popular. The workshops ensure that health workers have the knowledge they need to provide safe and quality care to their patients... read
Neurology
Strike back against the effects of a stroke
A stroke is the fourth most common cause of death and the leading cause of disability in South Africa. The good news for stroke patients, however, is that much can be done to treat and prevent this condition... read
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Beware international ads calling for egg donors
South African donor 'agents' post adverts promising all-expenses paid overseas holidays during which young women will be connected to doctors so that they can donate their eggs... read
Pharmaceutical Companies
New partnership to provide vaccines to SA
Cipla Medpro has entered into an exclusive agreement with Serum Institute of India (SII) in South Africa to enable affordable and accessible vaccines for South Africans... read
Business
Three vital truths about running a business

Steven Cohen

Management textbooks and the business press are full of advice about creating entrepreneurial business models, shaking up markets, and offering game-changing customer experiences... read
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