The clinical benefits of hope
“All people with serious medical problems have one thing in common – they are searching for hope.” This is the experience of Drs Jerome Groopman and Pamela Hartzband, whose interest in the clinical benefits of hope began in the early days of the AIDS epidemic.
Hypertension treatment offers challenges beyond blood pressure control
17 May each year marks World Hypertension Day, encouraging an increase in awareness and control of this modern epidemic. While the World Hypertension League’s 2017 theme of ‘Know your numbers’ calls attention to awareness and prevention, those treating and managing hypertension may give thought at this time to the long-term impact of the disease and its treatment.
Aspen presented with the Ubuntu Economic Diplomacy (Africa) Award
JSE Limited-listed Aspen Pharmacare (APN), South Africa’s largest pharmaceutical company, was presented with the Economic Diplomacy (Africa) Award by the South African Government at the prestigious 4th annual Ubuntu Awards, held in Cape Town on 22 March 2018.
SOUTHERN AFRICAN SUPPLY CHAIN ASSOCIATION JOINS GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO TRANSFORM PUBLIC HEALTH SUPPLY CHAINS
Leading Southern African supply chain association SAPICS has been appointed a board member of “People that Deliver”, a global initiative that aims to improve health outcomes by promoting sustainable workforce excellence in health supply chain management.
As the world runs out of cures, global consumption of antibiotics skyrockets, contributing to drug resistance
Despite the threat of a global health crisis in antibiotic resistance, worldwide use of antibiotics soared 39 percent between 2000 and 2015, fueled by dramatic increases in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), according to a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
Dräger is celebrating the delivery of Primus number 50 000 to Far East Rand Hospital
Dräger is pleased to announce the production of the 50 000th Primus, even more thrilling to know is the fact that it is produced for Far East Rand Hospital in South Africa. The unit is referred to as the celebration device because, 50 000 is a mile stone for Dräger globally.
Clicks celebrates 500th pharmacy opening
South Africa’s largest retail pharmacy chain Clicks announced the opening of its 500th pharmacy at Clicks Park Station in Johannesburg.
Climate change: One of the greatest threats to public health in the 21st century
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), between 2030 and 2050, global climate change will result in 250 000 additional deaths per year from diseases like malnutrition, malaria, diarrhoea and heat stroke, placing increased stress on health resources and public health systems
Newly opened centre to advance safety in SA healthcare
A new collaboration, located within the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Clinical Skills Centre, will help foster safer practices in healthcare through an educational focus on patient and healthcare worker safety.
NEW OPEN ACCESS APP TO BOOST CME FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND MEDICAL STUDENTS
The launch of online medical library, Medtalkz, paves the way for health professionals and medical students to stay up to date with the latest research and findings within the medical field, regardless of their location.
NRF BUFFERED VITA-C 2000 FIZZY TABLETS
NRF Health has added a convenient tube of buffered Vitamin C fizzy tablets with bioflavonoids, to their popular and affordable range of Vitamin C supplements. Each handy pack contains 10 effervescent Vitamin C tablets which easily dissolve in a glass of water.
SALT AWARENESS WEEK (12-18 MARCH): THERE COULD BE MORE TO SA’s SALT ADDICTION…
As South Africans, we love salting our food, but the more salt we consume, the more at risk it puts us of heart disease and stroke, which annually claims the lives of 78 475 people in our country.
Teen suicide prevention – communication the key to preventing teen suicide
In an increasingly competitive world where adolescents are constantly under pressure to achieve and excel – at school, on the sports field, at home, among friends – it comes as no surprise that suicide is one of the leading causes of teen deaths, worldwide as well as in South Africa.
How non-communicable diseases (NCDs) can cause blindness.
In recent years, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have risen in prominence on the global public health agenda. NCDs are not passed from person to person but are typically the result of a combination of genetic, physiological, environmental and behavioural factors, and they tend to progress slowly. The most common NCDs include cardiovascular diseases (such as heart attacks and stroke), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases, and diabetes.
DO YOU HAVE VAGINAL DRYNESS?
Vaginal dryness is common after menopause. The symptoms can include painful intercourse, itching or burning, vaginal discomfort, and frequent urination. It’s not easy to talk about, but it’s totally normal, and more common than you think.