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Life Healthcare seals deal on cancer-screening tool
Life Healthcare’s subsidiary, Life Molecular Imaging, has sub-licensed its radiotherapeutic products to Lantheus Holdings for $35 million.
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India plans incentives for diabetes, obesity drug makers
India will incentivise local GLP-1 drug manufacturing by 2026, targeting diabetes and obesity treatments, as Novo Nordisk’s patent expires.
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Increased miscarriage and stillbirth during extreme weather
The chance of a miscarriage or stillbirth can be up to 8% higher during floods or long periods of heat than in normal times.
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Robotic surgery revolutionises public healthcare
In the beleaguered public health sector cutting-edge surgical robots have been used to perform more than 600 surgeries at two Cape Town public hospitals.
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FDA unveils plan to boost diversity in clinical trials
The FDA’s draft guidance aims to improve diversity in clinical trials by encouraging manufacturers to set enrolment goals based on age, ethnicity, sex, and race.
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Obesity drugs show promise in combatting substance abuse
GLP-1 receptor agonists, initially for diabetes and weight loss, show promise in substance addiction treatment. A transformative breakthrough in healthcare.
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BMA Activates Mpox Plan with New Screening Measures
The South African Border Management Authority has activated its Mpox preparedness plan, implementing robust screening at all ports of entry.
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Scientists hail injectable drug for HIV prevention
Early results from the PURPOSE 1 trial show that an injectable antiretroviral drug can prevent HIV infection in cisgender women, marking a historic breakthrough.
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Junior doctors cry foul over discrepancies in board exams
Seventy percent of foreign-trained doctors failed board exams. Alleging discrepancies, 250 junior doctors seek the release of their scripts from the HPCSA.
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Impact of climate change on children’s mental health
Report highlights how climate change causes significant psychological stress in children, emphasising the urgent need for climate-resilient infrastructure.
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The Rise of Post-Pandemic Illnesses: Why People Are Sicker Now
Investigate the alarming trend of post-pandemic illness and what can be done to strengthen our defenses against common diseases.
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SAHPRA’s focus on local manufacturing a game changer
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority has introduced a new policy prioritising locally manufactured products.
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