The World’s First Precision Institute to redefine the Healthcare Industry as we know it
Comprising a team of esteemed medical experts working collaboratively to transform disease treatment through innovative and holistic strategies, the InUversal Group is committed to alleviating South Africa and Africa’s healthcare challenges through the application of 4IR technology that is set to improve healthcare accessibility and standards for individuals across the continent. As an increasing number of […]
Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace
The state of South Africa’s mental wellbeing is cause for concern. The world has witnessed several major events that have also had widespread impacts on people’s mental health. Events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, economic uncertainties, social unrest and warfare have heightened stress levels and contributed to an increased focus on mental well-being. […]
The aches of arthritis
What exactly is arthritis? “Arthr” means joint, and “itis” means inflammation – heat, swelling, and redness. But the inflammation of arthritis isn’t always something you can see. “Some types of arthritis are very inflammatory, and others aren’t as much. But they all involve an element of inflammation,” explained Dr Joanne M Jordan of the University […]
Acetylcysteine and upper respiratory infections
“Current treatments options for URTIs, if they are to be treated, include OTC medication options such as NSAIDs, antitussives, decongestants, mucolytics, and expectorants,” said Marks et al.2 “While these OTC medications can sometimes be effective in alleviating some of the symptoms of URTIs, additional and more effective treatments of URTIs and associated symptoms are strongly […]
Potassium 101
Potassium is absorbed via passive diffusion, primarily in the small intestine. About 90% of ingested potassium is absorbed and used to maintain its normal intracellular and extracellular concentrations. Normal serum concentrations of potassium range from about 3.6 to 5.0 mmol/L and are regulated by a variety of mechanisms. Diarrhoea, vomiting, kidney disease, use of certain […]
December CPD Activities
Telemedicine unleashed: how HOCl is reshaping the future of wound care In recent years, two crucial areas in healthcare have witnessed substantial growth: telemedicine and hypochlorous acid wound treatments. Sun protection & skin types With the rising incidence of skin conditions such as actinic keratoses and melanoma, understanding the significance of sun protection is paramount. […]
Joining the dots: two-fold treatment made simple
Netcare 911 unveils crucial summer safety tips
“Water, fire and the sun can be the elements of perfect summer days or a recipe for disaster depending on how prepared we are for the potential risks,” says Sarah Kekana, Netcare 911 spokesperson. Be safe around the braai fire “Spending time around a fire and outdoor cooking are characteristically South African and especially popular […]
Glaring voids threaten SA’s path to equitable healthcare
The organisation has voiced its profound concern, emphasising the disconcerting sway of politics over the bedrock mission of prioritising the well-being of our nation within this critical healthcare deliberation. “The practical barriers to successfully executing NHI as it is laid out in the Bill are hard to ignore, and yet the numerous concerns and suggestions […]
November CPD Activities
Multivitamins & cognitive function in older adults A recent randomised clinical trial showed that daily multivitamin supplementation resulted in a statistically significant benefit on global cognition, relative to placebo. Mechanism of action of olopatadine in allergic conjunctivitis Emzaloid technology is a cutting-edge drug delivery system that encapsulates active pharmaceutical ingredients within lipid-based nanocarriers, often referred […]
