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Substantial health benefits from active commuting
Active commuting by bicycle is associated with a substantial decrease in the risk of death from all causes, cancer and cardiovascular disease (CVD), compared...
First malaria vaccine to be piloted in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi
Ghana, Kenya and Malawi will pilot the world's first malaria vaccine from 2018, offering it for babies and children in high-risk areas as part...
Measles' outbreaks in Europe linked to gaps in vaccination coverage
Gaps in vaccination coverage against measles have led to several outbreaks of the highly-contagious disease in Europe in the past year, with both children...
Counselling for nurses no longer provided in SA public health
Nurses in the public health sector, faced with extreme situations beyond their control every day, are in need of counselling and debriefing sessions that...
FDA approves biosimilar rheumatoid arthritis drug
South Korea's Samsung Bioepis has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration approved its copy of Johnson & Johnson's rheumatoid arthritis drug Remicade,...
SA-developed theranostic technology to diagnose and treat cancer
The privately owned biotechnology company BGM Pharma has entered into a landmark partnership with the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA) and the University...
LVADs should be a tool to assist patients with severe heart failure
A UK study has shown that nearly 40% of severe heart failure patients initially fitted with a mechanical heart pump, which was later removed,...
Vitamin C's effect on colds and pneumonia
A University of Helsinki meta-analysis identifies two controlled trials found a statistically significant vitamin C dose–response for the duration of common cold symptoms. Five...
SAMA warning: KZN healthcare system is collapsing
The healthcare system is collapsing in KwaZulu-Natal‚ where hospitals are short-staffed and filled with broken equipment, while remaining staff battle frustration to offer patients...
SA joins recall of Epipen injector
Mylan SA and Meridian Medical Technologies, a Pfizer subsidiary, have issued an urgent recall of their EpiPen injector, which is used by patients who have...