Angina is common, but frequently missed and undertreated

by Chantelle Janse van Rensburg | May 2, 2019 | Featured, Journals, News

Angina is common, but frequently missed and undertreated The cardiovascular disease (CVD) burden in South Africa is increasing among all age groups and is predicted to become the principle contributor to overall morbidity and mortality in people over the age of 50.1...

ALL ABOUT DRY MOUTH What is it, what causes it and how can symptoms be relieved?

by Chantelle Janse van Rensburg | Apr 11, 2019 | Featured, Journals, News

ALL ABOUT DRY MOUTH What is it, what causes it and how can symptoms be relieved? We use our mouths every day to eat, smile, speak, and more. Saliva is important to maintain a healthy mouth. When the quantity and quality of saliva decreases, oral diseases can develop...

New policy sparks a new approach to medical malpractice cover in South Africa

by Chantelle Janse van Rensburg | Apr 8, 2019 | Featured, Journals, News

New policy sparks a new approach to medical malpractice cover in South Africa   To counter the exponential rise in medical malpractice claims in recent years, Genoa Underwriting Managers and KZN based Safire Insurance Company have launched a specialised Medical...

Herpes simplex viruses simplified

by Chantelle Janse van Rensburg | Mar 20, 2019 | Featured, Journals, News

Herpes simplex viruses simplified The Herpes simplex viruses can be categorised into two types, namely the herpes type 1 (HSV-1) more commonly known as oral herpes (fever blisters or cold sores1) and herpes type 2 (HSV-2), known as genital herpes1. Both types of the...

NRF Vitamin C for Eye Care

by Chantelle Janse van Rensburg | Mar 11, 2019 | Featured, Journals, News

NRF Vitamin C for Eye Care An interesting study by The American Optometric Association notes that vitamin C benefits include slowing the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) which is the number one cause of blindness as we get older and will help to...

A dose of volunteering is just what the doctor ordered

by Chantelle Janse van Rensburg | Mar 7, 2019 | Featured, Journals, News

A dose of volunteering is just what the doctor ordered   Johannesburg – When paediatric dentist Dr Weakley embarked on a health drive with the Tshemba Foundation and the Colgate mobile unit to screen and treat members of the community, she never expected how much more...