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Pregnancy's hidden risks: leading surgeon's guide to vascular health
Pregnancy brings dramatic changes to a woman's vascular system, with potentially serious health implications for both mother and baby.
World Diabetes Day: Advances in vascular surgery provide new hope for diabetic foot complications
Minimally invasive techniques require only small incisions, reducing the likelihood of complications and promoting a quicker return to daily life.
World Stroke Day: Know the signs says top surgeon and how to prevent a stroke
Quick action key to stroke prevention, warns top Durban surgeon during national stroke week
Joburg school’s heartfelt campaign leads to life-saving surgeries in Durban
Each surgery represents a child given a new lease on life, and it’s a testament to the dedication of our medical teams, as well as the generosity of donors and supporters,’’ he said.
South African flight staff face re-exams after alleged fraudulent medical certificates are exposed in aviation scandal
Flight staff across South Africa have been ordered to undergo medical re-examinations within two weeks after an investigation by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) revealed that fraudulent medical certificates were issued by an unauthorised doctor.
Top KZN cardiologist, Dr Brian Vezi honoured for implanting the world's smallest pacemaker
“This fear cannot be reason enough to stop its intervention – rest assured I am committed personally to ensuring its success,” he added.
100 Lives Saved: The Children’s Cardiac Foundation of Africa reaches milestone in fight against congenital heart disease
In a heart-warming celebration of hope and healing, the Children’s Cardiac Foundation of Africa (TCCFA) has marked a major milestone – its 100th life-saving surgery on children born with congenital heart disease.
Singer Winnie Khumalo seeking prayers as daughter Rethabile faces critical health crisis after alleged poisoning
South African music legend Winnie Khumalo has made a heartfelt plea to her fans and supporters for prayers as her daughter, Rethabile Khumalo, fights for her life in the hospital.
What’s it like being bitten by a Black Mamba? A Durban snake catcher’s harrowing experience
A routine snake-catching job nearly turned deadly for Warren Dick, a Durban-based snake catcher, when a Black Mamba bite left him fighting for his life. Read his gripping story and the critical lessons learned.
Study finds human brains growing larger, potentially lowering dementia risk
A study from the University of California reveals that larger brain sizes, observed across generations, could serve as a protective buffer against age-related brain diseases like Alzheimer's and Dementia.
Hearing is believing: One of the biggest public tertiary health facilities has changed peoples lives with cochlear implants
The lives of people have been changed after getting cochlear implants and have made their living easier.
US surgeons transplant genetically modified pig kidney to live patient
In a world first, surgeons from Massachusetts General Hospital in the US successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig kidney into a 62-year-old patient.
Trump favours abortion ban after certain number of weeks
Hopeful US Presidential candidate and former incumbent Donald Trump said on Sunday that he favours a national ban on abortions, but only after a certain number of weeks.
Four-year-old child in critical condition after choking on grape
Paramedics had to rescue and ventilate a four-year-old child who had choked on a grape.
Minister Aaron Motsoaledi undergoes procedure at Steve Biko Academic Hospital
Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has been admitted to hospital for a routine procedure.
70-year-old Ugandan woman gives birth to twins
Safina Namukwaya, a 70-year-old woman from Uganda recently defied commonly held perceptions to give birth to twins at a fertility centre in the capital city of Kampala.
Discovery confirms price increase for 2024: this is how much you’ll be paying
From January 1, 2024 Discovery medical aid clients will be paying more for medical aid.
Free health and wellness programme for Mitchells Plain
Residents in Mitchells Plain are urged to attend the free health and wellness outreach programme this Saturday.
Stellenbosch University organ donor drive on a mission to reach 1million next month
Stellenbosch University students who wanted to make organ donation easier for the public to engage with are harnessing the power of algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) to raise awareness on the difficult topic.
Daily IOL Radio News Bulletin - May 3
As you kick start your day, Nokuthula Khwela brings you the country’s biggest stories.
Cutting-edge Biomedical Research Institute a ‘game changer’ for healthcare in Africa
State-of-the-art and a game-changer for healthcare in Africa, the Biomedical Research Institute places Stellenbosch University at the forefront of biomedical sciences.
UKZN ENT registrar awarded for research presentation at national congress
Dr Sarena Maistry, a medical registrar in the Department, was recently awarded first prize for the Best Registrar Oral presentation at the congress.
Why African leaders like Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari go overseas for medical treatment?
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari arrived in London on Tuesday morning, after jetting off from Abuja on Monday to the United Kingdom for a routine medical check-up, according to a statement issued by the Nigerian presidency.
WATCH: A first for KZN as surgeons insert world’s tiniest, leadless pacemaker into patient’s heart
History was made at the Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre in KZN this week after the world’s tiniest, leadless pacemaker was inserted into a patient’s heart.
SA medical bodies condemn doctor’s arrest after patient dies after routine surgery
Medical bodies are calling for the NPA and police to drop charges against a doctor after a patient died in 2019.