A court case and a mathematical model expose the risk of TB in South African prisons
Dudley Lee's case reveals how overcrowding and a struggling court system are fuelling a TB epidemic. By Nathan Geffen
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Pain – a neglected complication of HIV Living with AIDS # 505
Recent research among South Africans living with HIV shows that they often experience varying degrees of pain, yet many patients do not report it. The study also shows that health care workers are ill-equipped to treat pain in HIV-positive people.
Endometriosis linked to ovarian cancer
Women with a history of endometriosis are at an increased risk of developing three types of ovarian cancer, according to a new study published in The Lance Oncology.
HSRC healthy survey gets underway
About 211 field workers will be visiting a total of 15 000 households across the country over the next six months. This is part of the 4th South African National HIV, Behaviour and Health Survey that is led by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC).
HIV ups risk of anal cancer
Anal cancer rates are higher among people infected with HIV, according to new data published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases.
Why GPs miss cancer diagnosis in some people
It is tougher to diagnose cancer among certain groups of patients, according to a recent study published in The Lancet Oncology.
Tobacco taxes need urgent revision
There is outrage among anti-tobacco activists over the 'small increase' in tobacco tax announced in the budget.
HIV/AIDS: Huge numbers
Last year alone, 376 000 people with HIV started antiretroviral medication' over 100 000 more than the previous year.
Easing hunger pangs Living with AIDS # 504
Serving breakfast and lunch daily to children from a number of primary and high schools surrounding Tsogang Setjhaba in Chiawelo, Soweto, goes a long way to alleviate their hunger. For some of the children, lunch will be their last meal for the day.
SA doc awarded for fight against tobacco
South Africa's foremost anti-tobacco activist Dr Yussuf Saloojee has been recognised for his work with the prestigious Luther L Terry Award.
Unhealthy behaviour in cancer survivors
Female cancer survivors are more likely to exhibit unhealthy behaviour like smoking, than women who have never had cancer, according to a new study.
Small hike in tobacco tax not enough
Finance minister Pravin Gordhan is expected to announce a 58c increase in the so-called 'sinners tax' on cigarettes in his budget speech, but activists say it is not enough.
Young people feel positive effects of quitting smoking sooner
Young people who quit smoking saw improvements in coughing and other respiratory symptoms within a few weeks, a new study has revealed.
Prince’s life
Twelve year-old Prince Khanyi has been in the news in recent weeks. Prince is the brain-damaged child at the centre of the Gauteng Department of Health's refusal at one stage to honour a court ruling to pay him a settlement after he was handicapped due to negligence of health workers at one of the province's hospitals. In the following report, we check in on Prince's condition.
Cardiovascular patient profile changing
The face of cardio- vascular disease is changing. It has moved from a disease affecting mostly white males to one that affects younger, black people. This is largely due to lifestyle choices.