Registered counsellors can help stem the tide of SA’s mental health crisis
Dr Jaclyn Lotter, Academic Dean at SACAP (the South African College of Applied Psychology) says, “There is probably no area with a greater need for innovation than South Africa’s mental health landscape. It’s important, but not enough to train and deploy more psychologists and psychiatrists. There’s widespread agreement that there needs to be focus on […]
Overcoming the inertia of early initiation of Ozempic in the treatment of T2D
Please note this webinar is not for CPD points.
South African Institute of Hypnotism turns 25
The SAIH was founded in 1998 to help individuals and communities reach a higher level of health, wellness, and overall wellbeing. Since then, the institute has been dedicated to teaching and practicing nonmedical hypnotherapy, using hypnosis to treat many physical and emotional issues. Through the institute’s comprehensive hypnosis training programs, thousands of practitioners are empowered […]
Making breast screening more accessible
Dr. Jenny Edge, a surgical specialist at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and Tygerberg Hospital, revealed that only 8% of breast cancer cases are diagnosed early (stage 1) at state clinics in South Africa, with the majority of patients (60%) already in advanced stages of cancer at the time of diagnosis. Advanced cancer […]
How to choose the most appropriate gestodende-containing combined oral contraceptive
For young women, 20µg ethinylestradiol/75µg gestodene per active tablet is recommended.
Beat the flu: myth busting the flu vaccine
“Some people mistakenly think the flu vaccine doesn’t work because they have known people who got the vaccine and got the flu anyway. People who get sick after getting the flu vaccine usually do not actually have the flu, but a cold caused by an unrelated virus that is not included in the flu vaccine. […]
Tackling the challenges of lysosomal storage diseases
According to Monique Nel, Medical Advisor – Rare Diseases at Sanofi: “We understand that HCPs may face difficulties when it comes to the diagnosis of a lysosomal storage disease, and that a coordinated approach to diagnosis and care for people living with lysosomal storage diseases is needed. Lysosomal storage diseases deserve the same amount of […]
How to protect yourself and your patients this flu season
Encourage everyone in your practice to get vaccinated against flu and Covid-19 to reduce spread and absenteeism.
Specialised cancer treatment offers hope for positive outcomes
Addressing individual patient needs through a totally holistic approach maximises positive outcomes.
Management of iron deficiency anaemia
Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) in adults is common, and a major cause of morbidity worldwide.
