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AI is slowly making its way into advanced pharmacology, but will need investor patience.

Forget chat bots, AI is helping out in drug discovery and developmentLindsey Schutters

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Court finds Netcare failed to protect employee against an abusive surgeonTania Broughton

Source: Supplied. Echo VanderWal, founder of The Luke Commission, a non-profit organisation focused on delivering healthcare and compassionate aid to rural and underserved communities, primarily in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland).

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Court finds Netcare failed to protect employee against an abusive surgeon

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Source: Supplied. Echo VanderWal, founder of The Luke Commission, a non-profit organisation focused on delivering healthcare and compassionate aid to rural and underserved communities, primarily in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland).

#SAPICS2024: Transforming healthcare in Eswatini

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Dental solution for poor sleep

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Mediclinic shines in quality care

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What all premature babies need is a MOM

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New malaria treatment unveiled in New Orleans

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5 Nov 2014

Department probes claims of elder abuse

Department probes claims of elder abuse

4 Nov 2014

New self-study book emphasises the importance of disease control

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SA comics show that poor sanitation is no laughing matter

SA comics show that poor sanitation is no laughing matter

4 Nov 2014

Victoria Beckham inspires young women to make better decisions

Victoria Beckham inspires young women to make better decisions

4 Nov 2014

Biokinetics and technology, a match made in health

4 Nov 2014

Molecular map reveals genetic origins of 21 autoimmune diseases

Molecular map reveals genetic origins of 21 autoimmune diseases

3 Nov 2014

Delayed motherhood increases the risk of Down syndrome - study

Delayed motherhood increases the risk of Down syndrome - study

3 Nov 2014

Silo collapse results in load shedding across SA

Silo collapse results in load shedding across SA

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Yo, Bro... Remember yo mo

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Ascendis acquires majority share of Scientific Group

30 Oct 2014

RAF's Eugene Watson says a record R22.2bn was paid out to claimants by the RAF in the previous financial year but points out that there are still 232,285 claims waiting to be resolved. Image:

Crash survivors get R22.2bn from RAF

30 Oct 2014

Biomedical research and increased invesment is essential to make further strides in the battle to eradicate HIV and Aids in South Africa says Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor. Image: GCIS

HIV prevention's research remains high on SA agenda

29 Oct 2014

Help shed the stigma of psoriasis

Help shed the stigma of psoriasis

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Relate bracelets Made in Movember on sale now

28 Oct 2014

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says significant strides are likely to have been made in the fight against HIV/Aids by the time Durban hosts the International HIV/Aids conference in Durban in 2016. Image: GCIS

Durban to host 2016 International HIV/Aids conference

28 Oct 2014

Refurbishment of TUT dental division leaves staff, students smiling

Refurbishment of TUT dental division leaves staff, students smiling

27 Oct 2014

Ebola survivors' blood may hold possible treatment

Ebola survivors' blood may hold possible treatment

24 Oct 2014

Hearing things in your head is a good thing

Hearing things in your head is a good thing

24 Oct 2014

The DNA tests to identify the mortal remains of the 116 people who died when a church guesthouse in Lagos fell down will be conducted at a Stellenbosch laboratory. Image:

Stellenbosch to analyse DNA from Nigerian church deaths

24 Oct 2014

Approval by MCC of new TB drug welcomed

Approval by MCC of new TB drug welcomed

23 Oct 2014

There is such a thing as too much coffee

There is such a thing as too much coffee

23 Oct 2014

Coke Light goes pink for breast cancer

Coke Light goes pink for breast cancer

22 Oct 2014

Africa news

Discussing the future of Africa at the GIL Conference 2014

Discussing the future of Africa at the GIL Conference 2014

Cari Van Wyk 21 Aug 2014

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Educational website, Ebola Facts, proves popular

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Mobile phone app helps diabetics in Senegal

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SA men have more to fear from follicles than flaccidity

6 Nov 2014

New malaria treatment unveiled in New Orleans

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5 Nov 2014

Department probes claims of elder abuse

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4 Nov 2014

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4 Nov 2014

Victoria Beckham inspires young women to make better decisions

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Molecular map reveals genetic origins of 21 autoimmune diseases

Molecular map reveals genetic origins of 21 autoimmune diseases

3 Nov 2014

Delayed motherhood increases the risk of Down syndrome - study

Delayed motherhood increases the risk of Down syndrome - study

3 Nov 2014

Silo collapse results in load shedding across SA

Silo collapse results in load shedding across SA

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Yo, Bro... Remember yo mo

Yo, Bro... Remember yo mo

Leigh Andrews 31 Oct 2014

Ascendis acquires majority share of Scientific Group

30 Oct 2014

RAF's Eugene Watson says a record R22.2bn was paid out to claimants by the RAF in the previous financial year but points out that there are still 232,285 claims waiting to be resolved. Image:

Crash survivors get R22.2bn from RAF

30 Oct 2014

Biomedical research and increased invesment is essential to make further strides in the battle to eradicate HIV and Aids in South Africa says Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor. Image: GCIS

HIV prevention's research remains high on SA agenda

29 Oct 2014

Help shed the stigma of psoriasis

Help shed the stigma of psoriasis

28 Oct 2014

Relate bracelets Made in Movember on sale now

Relate bracelets Made in Movember on sale now

28 Oct 2014

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says significant strides are likely to have been made in the fight against HIV/Aids by the time Durban hosts the International HIV/Aids conference in Durban in 2016. Image: GCIS

Durban to host 2016 International HIV/Aids conference

28 Oct 2014

Refurbishment of TUT dental division leaves staff, students smiling

Refurbishment of TUT dental division leaves staff, students smiling

27 Oct 2014

Ebola survivors' blood may hold possible treatment

Ebola survivors' blood may hold possible treatment

24 Oct 2014

Hearing things in your head is a good thing

Hearing things in your head is a good thing

24 Oct 2014

The DNA tests to identify the mortal remains of the 116 people who died when a church guesthouse in Lagos fell down will be conducted at a Stellenbosch laboratory. Image:

Stellenbosch to analyse DNA from Nigerian church deaths

24 Oct 2014

Approval by MCC of new TB drug welcomed

Approval by MCC of new TB drug welcomed

23 Oct 2014

There is such a thing as too much coffee

There is such a thing as too much coffee

23 Oct 2014

Coke Light goes pink for breast cancer

Coke Light goes pink for breast cancer

22 Oct 2014

Rolene Strauss with Dickson Nyamasoka who made the giant beaded ribbon.
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Miss SA unveils giant wire exhibit for breast cancer awareness

22 Oct 2014

Samsung donates 3,000 smartphones to provide humanitarian support against Ebola

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22 Oct 2014

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NEWSWATCH: Too bold or not bald enough?

21 Oct 2014

Hark, what light through blue Monday breaks

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21 Oct 2014

Mental Health Media Summit

Mental Health Media Summit

21 Oct 2014

Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor says that more research and development is needed in Africa and that greater investments should be made to ensure this happens. Image: GCIS

SA needs to build its research and development capacity

21 Oct 2014

Children in foster care, walking home in the township where they live. Reliance on foster care has increased almost three-fold since 200,000 partly because of the ravages of HIV and AIDS. Image:

State to examine problems in foster care provision

21 Oct 2014

2014 Female Nation Survey results revealed

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20 Oct 2014

The UN has moved UNMEER from Conakry in Guinea to Accra in Ghana. UNMEER is working with various countries and health authorities to fight the spread of this disease. Image:

No Ebola in SA, neighbouring states yet

20 Oct 2014

Get your eyes tested now

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Women need to insure against health risks

Women need to insure against health risks

17 Oct 2014

Gauteng's Acting MEC for Health, Lebogang Maile has urged striking emergency workers to get back to work and to stop intimidating other workers who are not and strike and do not support the strike action. Image:

Emergency workers urged to end illegal strike

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Capping malpractice claims could reduce doctors' insurance costs

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16 Oct 2014

[INFOGRAPHIC]: 2014 Ebola Outbreak

[INFOGRAPHIC]: 2014 Ebola Outbreak

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