An international panel of experts have flagged cell phones as possible causes of cancerous brain tumors in humans. The panel reached this conclusion after reviewing details from dozens of published studies. The panel of experts convened by the International Agency for Research on Cancer reviewed possible links between cancer and the type of electromagnetic radiation [...]
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RSS feed for this sectionAdcock Ingram to review MCC’s decision on Dextropropoxyphene (DPP)
Adcock Ingram announced receipt of a letter from the Medicines Control Council (MCC) cancelling the registration of all (DPP)-containing medicines in South Africa. The MCC has not provided comprehensive reasons why it decided to cancel the registrations. It did however state that the company had three months to withdraw the DPP containing medicines from the [...]
Allergan, A Multi-Specialty Healthcare Company, to Establish Direct Operations in South Africa
Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA 4 April 2011 – Allergan today announced that the company is establishing direct operations in South Africa, building upon its successful distribution agreement with Genop Healthcare in the region for the past 13 years. Under a mutually agreed deal, Allergan will acquire the Allergan-related parts of Genop’s business. This means that Allergan [...]
Flu vaccinations lead to hospital cost savings, study shows
Having a flu vaccination can lead to a 41% reduction in hospital costs per member, far fewer complications and a shorter hospital stay. A study by TopMed medical scheme has found that the number of admissions to hospital for patients with influenza or its most common complication, pneumonia, has increased by a staggering 240% since [...]
The Fountainhead Reflexology Mat
Reflexology, or zone therapy is a form of alternative medicine that involves the physical act of applying pressure to the feet and hands with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques. These techniques are done without the use of oil or lotion. Reflexology is based on what reflexologists claim to be a system of zones and [...]
Adcock Ingram to acquire leading vitamins, minerals and supplement (VMS) business
Adcock Ingram recently announced the acquisition of a Johannesburg-based supplements business, NutriLida Healthcare, subject to approval by the Competition Commission of South Africa. The acquisition will further strengthen Adcock Ingram’s position as the leader in the VMS market and increase its market share in the broader FMCG market. Commenting on the acquisition, Dr Jonathan Louw, [...]
NHI offers opportunity for Independent Pharmacy
NHI offers opportunity for Independent Pharmacy, says Pharmacy Advisory Forum scenario workshop Independent pharmacy has the opportunity to carve out an expanded role in the coming NHI-dominated healthcare landscape – but to do so it must become a coherent grouping that offers government a relevant and value-adding healthcare service. This was one of the important messages to [...]
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Homeopathy for affairs of the heart written by Genie Rowson, Fellow of the British Institute of Homeopathy. In my practice, I see an endless number of people who are suffering from the negative emotions of the heart, such as anger, grief, sorrow, resentment, bitterness, self-centredness, hatred, envy and greed. Over time, these emotions have manifested [...]
Adcock Ingram Generics invests in the future of South Africa’s children
There’s nothing generic about Adcock Ingram Generics’ vision for the future. While the company remains focused on providing cost-effective, high-quality medicines to all South Africans, its broader commitment is to uplifting the people of our country, individual by individual and community by community. Adcock Ingram Generics’ Community Upliftment Programmes (CUPs) are pharmacist-driven initiatives that embrace, [...]
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