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Genetic variation in progesterone receptor tied to prematurity risk

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UCT develops two-hour TB meningitis diagnostic test

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12 Jul 2018

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Safe Passage Study links drinking and smoking with stillbirths and Sids

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29 Jun 2018

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HealthcareOsteopathy can be used to treat mental health issues related to back pain - new study

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HealthcareScientists design a novel formula that repels and kills mosquitoes

Walter Focke, Mthokozisi Sibanda & Taneshka Kruger 10 May 2018

We've come up with a TB test that's cheaper, quicker and more accurate

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Study: Immune history effects flu vaccine efficiency

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