MVA85A vaccine safe on infants

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But British Medical Journal sounds alarm over new treatment linking it to deaths

New treatments give hope in fight against drug-resistant TB

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Two newly introduced tuberculosis drugs, delamanid and bedaquiline, are creating hope that drug-resistant TB may be cured much quicker.

Banting judgment sets a precedent

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Nutrition experts have welcomed the "not guilty" verdict by the HPCSA against renowned scientist Professor Tim Noakes.

#TimNoakes found not guilty of misconduct

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Professor Tim Noakes has been found not guilty of unprofessional conduct.

#TimNoakes found not guilty

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Professor Tim Noakes has been found not guilty of unprofessional conduct after being on trial for three years.

Support systems are needed to cope with PWS

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A rare genetic disorder that is characterised by the loss of function of specific genes

Meet 'hidden figures' behind SA discovery of killer heart gene

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The three women behind what has been described as the biggest breakthrough in SA cardiology since the heart transplant tell of their tireless research.

At just 23, UKZN medical student is already soaring

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Publishing peer-reviewed research in a reputable scientific journal is a pipe dream for many med students, but Kumeren Govender has already nailed it.

Albinos have higher cancer risk

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About 25% of the school’s pupils suffer from albinism

New home for Chris Barnard hospital

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After 33 years of operating in the CBD, the Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital will be moving to a former derelict parking lot on the Foreshore.

SA children hardest hit by poverty

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Children are among the hardest hit by poverty, and poor households bear the main responsibility for looking after the largest number of children, the SA Child Gauge ...

Double digit medical aid tariff hikes expected

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South Africans who have medical aid cover should brace themselves for steep increases next year.

SA needs more black bone marrow donors

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As somebody who is of mixed race descent, there is a 1 in 200 000 chance of Reza Prince finding a good bone marrow match.

Plight of SA doctors captured in new film

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'Doc-U-Mentally' tells of 30-hour shifts, crippling staff shortages

Government pushes plain cigarette packs

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Pictures warning about health risks of tobacco may also appear

African women more likely to have abortions

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Research suggests that if you live in Africa and are pregnant, you are more likely to abort your baby compared to women in First World countries.

Boys more prone to violence

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Teenagers are both victims and perpertrators, study reveals

Banting? Don't stop your meds

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Despite seemingly miraculous health turnaround while on this diet, health experts have warned against stopping medication

Many remain in the dark over strokes

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A study has revealed that many people at high risk of cardiovascular disease were almost oblivious to the risks.

Cape clinic on wheels ‘banned’

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A mobile clinic in Bellville had to suspend its services after local councillors challenged the validity of the service.

'SA antibiotic use up 60% in 10 years'

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US researchers are warning that once-treatable infections are becoming difficult to cure due to an overuse of antibiotics.

Early treatment breakthrough in HIV trial

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South Africa among 35 countries that took part in study.

A first for medical science

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Tygerberg Hospital doctor creates cheaper skin graft technique.

Key to fighting resistant bacteria in fynbos?

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Stellenbosch University study show soil in which fynbos grows is teeming with bacteria that could bolster battle against infections.

Groote Schuur pioneers pacemaker

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Cape hospital makes history by becoming first in Africa and Middle East to implant world's smallest pacemaker.