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Controversial movement raises questions about treatment of those 'hearing voices'
A growing but controversial international movement raises fundamental questions about what it means to be mentally ill, reports StatNews. The question at the heart...
Lifestyle diseases becoming more common in HIV patients
The incidence of non-communicable diseases is steadily rising, particularly hypertension and diabetes, in patients presenting at infectious disease clinics, reports Health-eNews. Government clinics report...
Gauteng hospital negligence responsible for leg amputation of soccer player
The Gauteng Department of Health is liable for damages and the legal fees of a 12-year-old aspirant professional soccer player admitted to Mamelodi Hospital...
HIV prevention methods found to be safe for teens
A monthly vaginal ring and a daily oral tablet, both containing anti-HIV drugs, were safe and acceptable in studies of adolescents, two teams of...
Working long hours increases atrial fibrillation risk
People who work long hours have an increased risk of developing an irregular heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation, according to a study of...
Helping doctors face the uncomfortable task of discussing death
Faced with the uncomfortable task of discussing death, the overwhelming majority of doctors avoid the topic, reports Stat News. In response, US advocates for improving...
Brain Health Crossword — ACROSS: Risk factors (9) DOWN: Stress scenarios (27)
One third of dementia cases might be prevented if brain health is improved throughout life by targeting 9 risk factors, reports a Lancet Commission....
UK man wins over £1m damages after losing leg to necrotising faciitis
A UK father who lost a leg and fingers to a flesh-eating bug after he was 'lost in the system' at a busy National...
Experimental tx holds back man's infection
An experimental therapy has held back one man's HIV infection for 10 months, doctors have reported. BBC News reports that he was one of...
Hepatology textbook is available free online
Hepatology – A clinical textbook, by authors Stefan Mauss, Thomas Berg, Juergen Rockstroh, Christoph Sarrazin and Heiner Wedemeyer, is an up-to-date source of information...