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WHO sends 43 experts to assist SA with pandemic
The first team of experts from the World Health Organisation (WHO), that will assist South Africa in its fight against the novel coronavirus, was...
For seniors, life will never be the same again
Because of modern medicine, baby boomers were set to be the longest living generation ever, writes Bruce Horovitz for Kaiser Health News. Then came...
SCA on negligence appeal: No such thing as diagnostic infallibility
Medical science has not advanced to the stage of diagnostic infallibility and sympathy is not grounds for imposing legal liability, wrote Judge Malcolm Wallis...
Research finds CBD effective at treating cannabis use disorder
Researchers in the United Kingdom have found, perhaps ironically, that cannabidiol (CBD) from cannabis, used in medical marijuana, can help tackle cannabis dependence among...
PrEP adherence demonstrated with urine tenofovir novel immunoassay
A novel immunoassay that measures urine tenofovir levels has high predictive utility and may adequately determine pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) adherence and predict HIV protection,...
Hedonism as important as self-control for happiness – European study
Relaxing on the sofa or savouring a delicious meal: Enjoying short-term pleasurable activities that don't lead to long-term goals contributes at least as much...
Gauteng judgment may transform treatment of children who use drugs
A law that criminalises children who possess or use cannabis has been declared unconstitutional by Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) Judge Ingrid Opperman, who said...
Criminal proceedings over negligence will have dire consequences
Recent legal actions against practising medical professionals may deter new entrants and cause experienced practitioners to retire, which has dire consequences for effective healthcare...
Mkhize orders Occupational and safety committees at every level
In a bid to ensure continuous engagement with all stakeholders critical to the fight against COVID-19, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has given a...
Treatment Action Group: An activist's guide to treatment for drug-resistant tuberculosis
The 2020 updates to the World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines shifted the global standard of care for drug-resistant TB in a number of important...