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2012 December News Archive


Invitation to participate in the GEMS Medicine Provider Network (MPN) ›

The Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) recently announced that it would be making changes to its chronic medicine provisioning structure. A brief overview of the changes was communicated to pharmacy stakeholders. 
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Cheap colour test picks up HIV ›

A cheap test which could detect even low levels of viruses and some cancers has been developed by UK researchers. 
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Caffeine improves recognition of positive words ›

Caffeine perks up most coffee-lovers, but a new study shows a small dose of caffeine also increases their speed and accuracy for recognising words with positive connotation.
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Condom distribution in SA stops 20 000 HIV infections  ›

A year after launching its condom distribution programme, the South African Breweries (SAB) has delivered more than ten million condoms to taverns across South Africa, using its infrastructure, delivery trucks and extensive distribution network.
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Speaking Book launched targeting non-communicable diseases  ›

The Department of Health launched the first-ever Speaking Book addressing the understanding and prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like cancer, diabetes and heart disease.
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One test may find many cancers  ›

Targeting just one chemical inside cancerous cells could one day lead to a single test for a broad range of cancers, researchers say.
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Exercise Benefits Brain In Middle Age ›

Gym-style exercise may improve not only general health in middle age, but also brain function, according to new research presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress that is taking place in Toronto from 27 to 31 October.
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Scientists discover HIV neutralising antibodies ›

Medical research on two women living with HIV has found that they developed antibodies which were able to kill at least 88% of the virus.
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Invitation to bid:Health and Wellness Screening Services to GEMS ›

GEMS requires the services of a suitably qualified and experienced service provider for the rendering of Health and
Wellness Screening Services to GEMS.
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