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Survival data on hip and knee replacements from 6 countries over 25 years
After reviewing thousands of case studies going back 25 years across six countries, generalisable survival data is now available for the first time to...
'Free to be’ cardiologist lays charges over Twitter slur
Dr Viwe Mtwesi, a young cardiologist who was labelled a "prostitute" on Twitter for the dress she wore, has opened a case a case...
Is interval training the magic bullet for fat loss? — Systematic review
Interval training may shed almost 30% more kilos than a continuous moderate intensity workout, suggests an international pooled analysis of the available evidence in...
NHI rollout 'on track' despite problems in SA's healthcare system
Government does not believe it can wait until the healthcare system is improved before implementing national health insurance. Fin24 reports that this is according...
Forget 'resiliency training' for doctors – the entire system needs to change
It's absurd to try to train doctors to become more "resilient", MedicalBrief's Alastair McAlpine writes in his Digital Clubbing column. Doctors are unhappy, depressed, and are...
Body-building protein supplement has potential for brain harm
People taking the protein supplement L-norvaline - an ingredient widely used in body building supplements and promoted as a compound that can boost workouts...
Government delays erode savings made on new HIV-drug tender
The SA government has negotiated the world’s lowest price for a new HIV pill containing dolutegravir, but delays in awarding contracts to pharmaceutical companies...
Attorney accused of R30m medical fraud granted bail
An Eastern Cape attorney arrested by the Hawks on charges of R30m fraud for allegedly raking medical negligence claims dating back to 2013 and...
SA's child cancer sufferers falling through the cracks
More than half South Africa’s children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer each year are either not being treated or not being reported to the...
Physiological age a better predictor of survival than chronological age
Physiological age is a better predictor of survival than chronological age, even after adjusting for sex, smoking, body mass index, statin use, diabetes, hypertension,...