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Drug abuse endemic in schools
Experts say that drug abuse in schools has become endemic and that it is growing far more rapidly than most parents and educators realise.
Zinto dances their anti-drugs message into schools
Zinto Marketing Group in conjunction with the Westsiders against addiction organisation is launching a new dance initiative, Dance Against Drugs, using dance as a communication platform in high schools.
How do social conditions contribute to poor mental health in South Africa?
Moreover, how do we promote mental health in South Africa in order to ensure optimal human development and functioning for all South Africans?
Zinto dances their anti-drugs message into schools

Zinto Marketing Group in conjunction with the Westsiders against addiction organisation is launching a new dance initiative, Dance Against Drugs, using dance as a communication platform in high schools. 19 Mar 2010 12:20


How do social conditions contribute to poor mental health in South Africa?

Moreover, how do we promote mental health in South Africa in order to ensure optimal human development and functioning for all South Africans? 19 Mar 2010 12:13




Simple common sense behaviours can help limit the spread of H1N1 in household: Study

Simple, common sense behaviours, including having a discussion at home about how to prevent influenza, can help limit the spread of H1N1 in a household, according to a study of the initial outbreak in New York City in 2009. Published in the April 1 issue of The Journal of Infectious Diseases, the study is available online (www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/abs/10.1086/651145). 17 Mar 2010 17:16


DRC: Bicycles needed to fight "tied legs" syndrome

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are appealing for funds to combat a tropical disease associated with the consumption of insufficiently processed cassava in western Bandundu province, officials said. 17 Mar 2010 17:14


Trying to make food cheaper

The price of maize, sorghum, wheat and other staple grains is likely to climb again in many food-importing east African countries, agricultural economists warn. 17 Mar 2010 17:12


Talk Radio 702 facilitates meetings to discuss paramedic security

Talk Radio 702 has successfully facilitated discussions to ensure the safety of paramedics in Gauteng. 17 Mar 2010 15:38


Mortality in CAD patients: Key predictor identified

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) hospitalises more than 160 000 Canadians every year, and almost one quarter of those patients die from this common form of heart disease. Now a team of Vancouver-based researchers has identified a key predictor of mortality in CAD patients, which means that specialists can better determine how to treat and improve outcomes for patients with CAD. 16 Mar 2010 15:47


Research suggests anti-cancer drugs can help treat infectious diseases

Drugs increasingly used to treat cancer could have a major impact on a wide range of infectious diseases, according to new research. 16 Mar 2010 15:45


Shaking hands with robotic arm could help stroke patients learn to use arms again

Shaking hands with a robotic arm could be a new way to help stroke patients learn to use their arms again. Researchers writing in BioMed Central's open access Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation report a pilot trial of the 'Braccio di Ferro' (Iron arm) robot in 10 patients. 16 Mar 2010 15:43


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Stem cell bank for The Baby Expo - The Baby Expo

For the fourth year running, Netcells Cryogenics, a provider of stem cell storage for newborn babies, will be exhibiting at The Baby Expo at The Coca-Cola dome from 13-16 May, 2010. 9 Mar 2010 09:41


Vital Health Matters on SAFM - Vital Health Foods

George Grieve, the MD of Vital Health Foods, was recently interviewed by Karen Key from SAFM Health Matters, regarding the quality standards in the nutritional supplement market of South Africa. 10 Feb 2010 16:01


Cockroach allergens cause for concern - Rentokil

Of all the pests cockroaches may be the most hazardous of all. They can spread up to 33 different kinds of bacteria, six kinds of parasitic worms and at least seven other kinds of human pathogens. 10 Feb 2010 09:45


News for medical professionals

Intensive lipitor therapy provides sustained risk reduction of cardiovascular events 31 Mar 2009 10:13

The balance between protecting participants and promoting drug products in clinical trials 24 Mar 2009 08:14

Racial differences in incident heart failure in young adults 24 Mar 2009 08:10

Information sheets for patients with acute chest pain 23 Mar 2009 10:22

Implication of ASCO provisional clinical opinion on Erbitux® 20 Mar 2009 11:29

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