by Chandré Blignaut | Feb 24, 2021 | Featured, News
Effective management of water in dialysis augments better outcomes Water is the foundation of life making it a perfect breeding ground for infection, microbial growth and antibiotic-resistant pathogens. Water, also being the foundation for dialysis, plays the most...
by Chandré Blignaut | Feb 24, 2021 | Featured, News
Study of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies among blood donors in four provinces suggest actual infections may exceed officially diagnosed infections by a factor of ten The South African National Blood Service (SANBS), in partnership with the Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS),...
by Chandré Blignaut | Feb 23, 2021 | Featured, News
‘Engineer knee surgeon’ pioneers technique gaining world acclaim Using patient’s soft tissues as a blueprint for surgery yields impressive outcomes 18 February 2021 – A pioneering approach to total knee replacements is gaining international credence some 13 years...
by Chandré Blignaut | Feb 23, 2021 | Featured, News
World Obesity Day 4 March 2021 – Tackling misconceptions around obesity and weight loss World Obesity Day is observed globally on 4 March. Obesity is a growing health problem worldwide, with 13% of adults worldwide considered obese and obesity being the cause of...
by Chandré Blignaut | Feb 18, 2021 | Featured, News
Lockdown burnout – how to keep your fire burning Burnout – the state of absolute exhaustion resulting from chronic stress – is considered a work-related condition but with lockdowns and remote working blurring the lines between home and office and classroom, “pandemic...
