Tackling the crisis of organ donation in SA
The innovative Wits Transplant Procurement Model shows promise in increasing deceased organ donor numbers in South Africa. Only 0.2% of South Africans are registered organ donors, according to statistics collected
The benefits of point-of-care diabetes testing
Point-of-care HbA1c testing is becoming a popular method for office-based monitoring of glucose control. Diabetes is a serious disease that needs to be managed strictly and carefully. Part of any
Scoliosis: Correcting the curve
The spine is such an incredible design. From birth, it progressively changes shape from the C-form seen in a foetus to the S-shape observed in adulthood. This change occurs under
Measuring the success of the mandatory HPV vaccine
The mandatory vaccine HPV is designed to prevent cancer-causing infections and precancerous conditions of the cervix. Is it working? Cervical cancer is a national health priority. Yet this is a
Mediclinic Vereeniging Offers Improved Radiotherapy
The Elekta Synergy Platform Linear Accelerator offers highly targeted radiotherapy equipment with advanced imaging technology, which allows clinicians to treat smaller tumours and reduce radiotherapy impacts on healthy tissue. New
Dr Gareth Tarr – Rheumatology practice delivering well rounded support
If you walk into the Winelands Rheumatology practice based in Stellenbosch, one does not get the usual feeling of a classic sterile environment or cold waiting room. There is almost
Stroke treatment begins with ER24
ER24 plays a key role in implementing Mediclinic’s cutting-edge stroke protocols, even before their paramedics arrive on the scene. Strokes are a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in South
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