Newsletters
2023 Newsletters - 2023-04-03
Cholera Update
During the first week of February this year, the South African health authorities reported two cases of cholera in people returning from Malawi. Since then, four more infections have been notified to the NICD.
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The Salty Truth
Salt is closely related to many aspects of human history. Its uses are vast ranging from being used to preserve and flavor food to being used to promote fertility in animals (1,2).
Read more2023 Newsletters - 2023-03-09
Kidney Health
Preparing for the unexpected, supporting the vulnerable!
In the spirit of this year’s theme let’s explain a short summary of what we need to know about the kidney.
2023 Newsletters - 2023-02-17
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Any sexually active person may be exposed to an STI and request to be screened. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends the following:
Read more2022 Newsletters - 2022-12-19
HPV and Cervical Cancer
HPV (Human Papillloma Virus) has been established as the cause of cervical cancer. It is spread through close sexual contact.
Read more2022 Newsletters - 2022-12-19
Health Screening for Men and Women
A wellness test is a medical investigation, such as a yearly physical check-up, which is aimed at preventing health problems in a healthy person.
Read more2022 Newsletters - 2022-12-07
Kidney Disease
The kidneys are one of the major organs in the body that filter waste and excess fluid from the blood. As kidneys fail, waste builds up since the kidneys are damaged and can't filter as well. This can cause swelling in your ankles, nausea, weakness, poor sleep, and shortness of breath.
Read more2022 Newsletters - 2022-12-02
HIV Integrase Inhibitors
Clinicians now have five classes of antiretroviral agents (ARVs) for the treatment of HIV infection in both treatment-naïve and treatment - experienced individuals.
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All About HIV
HIV testing tells you whether or not you have HIV. Knowing your status is important because it helps you make decisions to stay healthy and prevent getting or transmitting HIV.
Read more2022 Newsletters - 2022-11-25
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) / Diabetes Of Pregnancy
Diabetes is a condition that affects the way your body uses sugar. Upon eating a meal, it is digested, and its components absorbed and transported in blood to various tissues. Insulin is a hormone that helps the sugar in blood enter cells. In Diabetes there is either reduced production of insulin, or reduced response of your cells to insulin leading to high blood sugar. GDM typically occurs in the second and third trimester of pregnancy.
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