Launch of TRACTINFECT 3 g powder
Aspen is proud to announce the launch of TRACTINFECT and its addition to Aspen’s Urology portfolio
Dupixent® (dupilumab) now available in South Africa for treatment of adult patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis
Sanofi has announced that Dupixent® (dupilumab) is now available in South Africa. Dupixent® is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) whose disease is not adequately controlled with topical corticosteroid therapies, or when those therapies are not advisable
Setting our sights on ILEVRO 0.3% once daily
Novartis Ophthalmology are proud to announce the launch of new ILEVRO® Eye Drops, (nepafenac 3 mg/ml, suspension), a prodrug NSAID at a convenient and compliance enhancing once-daily dose
Tintswalo hospital takes matters into its own hands to get rural citizens vaccinated
Tintswalo District Hospital, a Mpumalanga-based primary care facility in Acornhoek, took matters into its own hands to help the local community get vaccinated thanks to healthcare professional volunteers
Eye Bank Foundation of SA joins forces with Bone SA for greater eye health outcomes
The Eye Bank Foundation of SA have joined forces with Bone SA for greater eye health outcomes for South Africa.
Novo Nordisk launches once-weekly Ozempic® for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in South Africa
Novo Nordisk announced that Ozempic® (once-weekly semaglutide), a treatment for type 2 diabetes, is now available in South Africa.
Telemedicine revolutionises diabetes management in South Africa
A recent report by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), supported by Abbott, has revealed that diabetes was the second leading cause of death after Tuberculosis (TB) in South Africa. A condition such as diabetes needs regular check-ins with healthcare professionals and close monitoring; however, considering COVID-19, the seriousness of diabetes led to an imperative shift to remote patient consultations and telemedicine in the country.
Sponsors of Brave: The Gratitude Season – Meet the Readers’ Choice Winner
It is with great honour that Adcock Ingram OTC and Sponsors of Brave introduce to you the Readers’ Choice Winner: ANIL LALLA – VITACARE PHARMACY
Palindrome Data uses machine learning to create South African first in HIV patient and practitioner care
Palindrome Data and partners have developed South Africa’s first suite of digital and paper-based HIV job-aids backed by machine learning for frontline healthcare workers in South Africa. The combination of new and alternative data sources with traditional data sources allows for the creation of new tools that help healthcare workers triage at-risk patients. The solution can correctly predict three out of four times when a patient is going to be virally suppressed or unsuppressed.
Sponsors of Brave: The Gratitude Season – Meet the Judges’ Choice Winner
It is with great honour that Adcock Ingram OTC and Sponsors of Brave introduce to you the Judges’ Choice Winner: JACQUI CLAPTON – CLUBVILLE PHARMACY
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA
CHOC recommends that despite the SARS-Coronavirus-2 pandemic which is still evolving globally and remains a public health emergency of international concern, do not avoid getting checked or delay your treatment, an early diagnosis can better the survival rate.
How healthcare volunteers are changing lives at a rural district hospital
The Tshemba Foundation offers a unique experience where medical personnel can volunteer their time and expertise, long- or short-term.There are so many ways to add value, and the team at Tshemba can guide you around how you can make an impact.
World Brain Day 2021 dedicated to Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis has been called an invisible or silent disease, and the symptoms are not always obvious, but the disease can cut short the life ambitions of young, economically active people. Earlier diagnosis and better access to treatment can offer better quality of life to those affected by a disease for which there is no cure. This year World Brain Day is dedicated to multiple sclerosis.
Unrest in SA – children vulnerable to post-traumatic stress
The continuous civil unrest, looting and violence gripping parts of our country could see a spike in PTSD amongst children, even those not directly impacted, warns the South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP). Parents and caregivers play the most crucial role in assisting children to deal with the current uncertainty and they need to recognise that children simply hearing about the violence, and observing adults’ responses to the situation, can cause child a child to become more anxious and traumatised.
How digital is making healthcare smarter
The need to access decentralised care has accelerated the use of emerging tech and digital solutions in the healthcare environment to enable remote care and improve healthcare outcomes in regions where access was previously unavailable. Bluegrass Digital partners with many clients in the healthcare sector to develop insight-led user experiences and drive innovation.