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Karen N. Peart Twenty years after the hormone leptin was found to regulate metabolism, appetite, and weight through brain cells called neurons, Yale School of Medicine researchers have found that the hormone also acts on other types of cells to control appetite. Read more >> | Vicky Agnew The first long-term follow-up results from a phase 1b immunotherapy trial combining drugs for advanced melanoma patients has shown encouraging results - long-lasting with high survival rates - researchers report. Read more >> | Janine McEwan With technology entrenched in practically every aspect of our daily lives, it makes sense that the health industry is embracing the use of technology to improve patient safety and minimise human error. Read more >> |
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 | The CareCross Health Group, which aims to provide quality care to all South Africans, regardless of means, leverages synergies between its health care provision, insurance risk management, professional services and manufacturing capabilities, as well as managing an extensive network of health care professionals and pharmacies. Read more >>
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 | Following its R30 million investment in upgrading its cardiac facility for the diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases, Netcare Greenacres Hospital will act as the Eastern Cape referral centre for heart cases. Read more >>
|  | Leana Engelbrecht On 16 April 2014, the panel of the Competition Commission's Private Healthcare Inquiry, through the presiding chairperson, retired Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo, addressed stakeholders in respect of matters relevant to the Private Healthcare Inquiry. Read more >>
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 | Reforms planned years ago will have to be implemented soon if medical aid schemes are to be affordable. Read more >>
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 | LONDON, UK: British pharmaceuticals giant GlaxoSmithKline has agreed to a US$350-million deal with Adaptimmune to help develop and sell the biotechnology firm's cancer drugs, the companies said on Monday, 2 June 2014. Read more >>
|  | Charlotte Mathews Pharmaceutical and healthcare products group Adcock Ingram Holdings would be reorganised into a decentralised structure from 1 July‚ Kevin Wakeford‚ the recently appointed Chief Executive of the group said. Read more >>
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 | Mark Allix If there is one industry where everything is in flux and companies have to re-jig their shapes and formats all the time, it is SA's packaging manufacturers. Apart from constantly changing industry conditions, not least from encroaching rivals, each firm has specific obstacles to get over. Read more >>
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|  | SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Samsung has unveiled a new digital health technology platform that uses sensors to track a range of body functions such as heart rate and blood pressure. Read more >>
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More International
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|  | Chris Moerdyk The spectre of advertising bans on liquor and fast food advertising as well as restrictive onslaughts against the media are glaringly evident in Jacob Zuma's choice of cabinet. Read more >>
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More Government news
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| The South to South Programme in the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health at Stellenbosch University, seeks to appoint a clinical programme director on a three-year contract. Read more >>
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