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Penguin withdraws book by Mandela's doctor, former SANDF surgeon-general
Penguin Random House SA has withdrawn from the shelves Mandela’s Last Years, written by the former Surgeon-General of the SA National Defence Force, who...
Swaziland halves rate of new infections in five years
Swaziland, which bears the world’s heaviest HIV burden, has halved the rate of new infections in five years by boosting access to virus-suppressing drugs,...
Heart failure is associated with loss of important gut bacteria
In the gut of patients with heart failure, important groups of bacteria are found less frequently and the gut flora is not as diverse...
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....