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DA calls for investigation into anti-competitive conduct at Aspen
The Competition Commission is to conduct an investigation into the alleged anti-competitive conduct of Aspen Pharmacare, reports News24. "It is important that any possible...
Effects of avocados on metabolic syndrome
A systematic review assesses the beneficial effects of the peel, seed, flesh, and leaves of avocados on different components of metabolic syndrome, which is...
Novel flu test to speed up respiratory treatment
Doctors and researchers at the University of Southampton have developed a novel way of using a swab test which can rapidly diagnose flu and...
Common sedatives increase pneumonia risk in Alzheimer patients
Commonly used sedatives, benzodiazepines, are associated with an increased risk of pneumonia when used in people with Alzheimer disease, according to a Finnish study.
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Drug significantly reduces tardive dyskinesia in schizophrenia
Valbenazine, administered once daily, can significantly reduce tardive dyskinesia in patients with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder and mood disorder, found a University of South Florida...
KZN doctors 'enormously wealthy' but 'tightfisted about giving back…'
Medical students must not think of entering the profession just to accumulate massive wealth, Professor YK Seedat warned at the opening of a new...
Why polio research still matters
In the decades since Dr Jonas Salk developed the first polio vaccine, the highly infectious childhood disease is now close to global eradication. Author...
State cannot offer free medical treatment in lieu of payment for damages
A recent SA Appeal Court judgment has held that the state cannot offer free future medical treatment in lieu of paying monetary damages upfront, write...
Significant variability in capacity for kidney care across the world
Survey results representing 125 countries indicate there is significant variability in the current capacity for kidney care across the world, including important gaps in...
FGM cannot be accepted but traditional circumcision causes death and mutilation
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