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Stress-reduction and improved health with Mauritius island lifestyle
Investment opportunities, safe-haven appeal and an improved lifestyle are among the primary motivators for moving to the island.
Residential property has long been rated the...
Bioethics, medical law and human rights in healthcare
The recent pandemic presented us with new public health and ethics challenges at a global scale – health inequity and social justice, in particular....
FOR SALE | Diabetic Specialist Practice with 20 000 patient database
Overview
● Digital, detailed database of 20 000 patients monitored since practice inception in 1997.
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● Opportunity for...
Is nicotine just an unassuming bypasser with a villain complex?
‘Highly addictive substance…’
‘A naturally occurring toxic chemical…’
‘A stimulant drug…’
This and much more have been said about nicotine, writes Asanda Gcoyi. But what is it...
HPCSA enhances online portal for better and more effective service
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is enhancing its online platform which is aimed at ensuring that HPCSA upholds its mandate and...
Get ahead with UJ's Clinical Simulation for Healthcare Professionals Postgraduate Diploma
Want to bridge the divide between education theory and simulation practice? Not sure how to seamlessly align simulation practices into your educational paradigm? The...
New diagnostic platform for dieticians a first for SA
Nutritional support for hospitalised patients can now be managed using the Medical Nutrition Therapy Tool (MNTT), a locally developed software platform believed to be...
Desmond Tutu HIV Centre and UCT's Postgrad Diploma in TB-HIV Management
In underserved areas where HIV and TB are rife, primary care clinicians increasingly require in-depth knowledge to safely deal with the complex HIV and...
Acino commits to localisation, skills development and affordable healthcare
Since its acquisition of South Africa’s Litha Pharma in 2017, multinational Acino’s vision to invest in local healthcare and skills development has fast become...
The future of healthcare lies in technology. Or does it?
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare industry faces a global crisis – fewer resources to meet a growing need for quality,...
Pam Golding Properties’ first investors achieve EU citizenship in Portugal’s Golden Visa Programme
Already a hot destination for South Africans wishing to obtain overseas citizenship to broaden educational and career opportunities for their children, Portugal’s Golden Visa...
SA buyers snapping up apartments in latest phase of Mont Choisy Golf & Beach Estate in Mauritius
With several airlines having resumed flights to Mauritius, the just-launched Phase 4 in the well-established Mont Choisy Golf & Beach Estate in Grand Baie...
Professionals need to protect their business practices
The recent public lootings and riots have highlighted the need for graduate professionals running a business or healthcare practice to protect their investments or assets,...
Is nicotine the primary cause of smoking related disease?
Nicotine is addictive and not risk-free, but – contrary to what many believe – experts agree that nicotine itself is not the primary cause...
Valuable insurance cover to protect your medical practice
As a healthcare professional, taking the utmost care of people through top-quality services is a daily priority. Keeping patients in their healthiest state is...
How marijuana use affects your insurance
Since many countries, South Africa included, decriminalised, through the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill, the private use and growing of cannabis, its recreational use...
Proudly SA anti-viral textile solution to fight Covid — Protection against a multitude of pathogens
Proactive Alchemy has launched a certified, anti-viral textile solution, which de-activates Covid-19 and other viral pathogens on contact, providing unparalleled protection and setting a...
Specialised oncology hospitals will boost Mauritius as regional medical health hub
Two state-of-the-art hospitals specialising in private oncology treatment will be operative within the next 18 months, boosting Mauritius' plans to be a regional medical...
UVC lights and airborne microorganisms: a step further in air disinfection
UVC treatment is an established technology for disinfection that has been extensively applied since 1910, when it was discovered that it can neutralize microorganisms...
Tobacco harm reduction – In science we trust
With more than one billion smokers in the world and 11 million in South Africa, smoking-related diseases are a pressing problem. Scientifically substantiated smoke-free...
Registration of Cipla's landmark oncology drug
In groundbreaking news for cancer sufferers diagnosed with blood cancers such as multiple myeloma (MM) or myelodysplastic syndromes, Cipla has received regulatory approval for...
COVID-19 antibody rapid test kits support President's bid to determine the real virus infection rate
As South Africa eases into lockdown level 1, further relaxing restrictions, many believe that the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over. The accurate number...
Signapps wins major contract from Britain's NHS to offer its clinical communication platform to NHS Trusts
Young South African health technology company Healthcent (Signapps™) has won a prestigious contract with Britain’s National Health Services (NHS) to offer its software as...
INSTANT credit for your patients
Considering the significant impact of COVID-19 on everyone across the country, and the high cost of private medical care, MediFin has launched a finance...
Digital Consent – The 'New Normal' for Elective Surgeries?
The backlog of elective surgeries, combined with the crowding of hospitals due to COVID-19, present a dire need for an effective healthcare system that...
EZMed and Medici – The integrated practice management and telehealth solution that will take you practice to the next level
Telehealth isn’t a trend, it is a necessary, everyday intervention and is set to stay, even after lockdowns have been lifted. All around the...
Flexible temperature screening options for challenging times
A thermal imaging camera is an effective screening device for detecting individuals with elevated skin temperature. This type of monitoring can provide a rapid...
Signapps, directs its focus on keeping South African frontline warriors alive
"The recent outbreak of CoVID-19 and resultant closure of three local private hospitals has drawn attention to the urgent need for a careful but...
Join the modern workplace and have more time to focus on your patients
Focus on your patients, don’t lose your patience. Have more time for your patients while Microsoft Office 365 helps you manage patient bookings and...
Paying homage to SA's doctors on National Doctors' Day
Honour your doctor on National Doctors’ Day, November 16, by sharing your story of how he or she has made a difference in your...
Cerebral palsy: Constantia and University of Pretoria join hands in caring
Medical academics, healthcare practitioners, lawyers, as well as representatives from government and Constantia Insurance Company met in a bid to avert the prospective collapse...