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OVC in Africa Conference - don't turn a blind eye
The OVC in Africa Conference will be held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa from 31 October to 3 November.
Unique partnership provides nutritious soup to the needy

At the IUFoST 15th World Congress of Food Science and Technology, Lisa Ronquest, together with Brian Weyers from the Shoprite Group of companies, elaborated on the private sector's efforts to commercialize fortified food products across South Africa's most needy regions. Lisa Ronquest is the head of research and development of the food division at Mars Africa. 3 Sep 2010 11:54


Culinary identity for World Chefs' Tour against Hunger

Through the auspices of the South African Chefs' Association (SACA) and together with the World Association of Chefs' Societies, (WACS) the Bidvest group proudly supports the 2011 Bidvest World Chefs' Tour against Hunger. 3 Sep 2010 10:29




Develop your Emotional Intelligence

[John French] Emotional Intelligence is the benchmark of a progressive 21st century human being and though it was once considered a new 'touchy-feely' and nebulous phrase, Emotional Intelligence has now become the vital ingredient for success in the 21st century. 3 Sep 2010 10:10


Clicks opens 250th in-store pharmacy

Clicks' 250th pharmacy has opened at the Gardens Centre, Cape Town, which is part of the company's plan to open a pharmacy and clinic in every one of its 374 stores, nationally. 3 Sep 2010 08:36


UK study finds black females exhibit greater magnitude of LVH than their white counterparts

A study conducted in the UK has established the extent of cardiac adaptation amongst female athletes competing in a number of sports. Previous studies of cardiac adaptation have been conducted only on male athletes, yet a growing number of females participate at elite level in many sports, nowadays including some such as rugby and boxing that were traditionally undertaken only by males. The results show evidence of changes to the heart, particularly to ventricle wall thickness and cavity size. In addition, the study considered whether ethnicity was a factor in the degree of measured cardiac adaptation. 2 Sep 2010 08:40


High Vitamin D level improves survival rate in heart failure patients: Study

Survival rates in heart failure patients with reduced levels of Vitamin D are lower than in patients with normal levels. This is the finding of a major study carried out at University Medical Centre, Groningen, Netherlands. Results also suggest that low levels of Vitamin D are associated with activation of the Renin Angiotensin System (RAS - a pivotal regulatory system in heart failure) and an altered cytokine profile. 2 Sep 2010 08:37


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Sister Lilian invites you to a workshop on 'A natural approach to family health' - Sister Lilian

Pregnancy and parenting expert Sister Lilian believes in getting it right from the start and using gentle but effective strategies to grow happy, healthy babies that turn into happy, healthy adults. In her workshop she shares easy-to-implement ways of becoming actively involved in the well-being of your family. 26 Jul 2010 01:41


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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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