This article explores factors influencing the retention of medical officers in South Africa's Western Cape district health services, identifying key issues such as career development, work environment, and personal considerations. Keywords: district health services; district hospitals; primary heal…

Epilepsy is a chronic and debilitating condition affecting people of all ages in many nations. Healthcare practitioners look for effective ways to track patients’ seizures, and a seizure diary is one of the methods used. This scoping review sought to identify current norms and practices for using…

This article explores factors influencing TB screening in South Africa's community-based services, highlighting the role of community health workers (CHWs). Effective TB surveillance relies on CHWs' training, capacity building, and stakeholder relationships. Keywords: tuberculosis; community-orient…

The article explores the relationships between physical activity, body mass index, waist circumference, and handgrip strength in adults from North West province, South Africa, highlighting significant findings on obesity and physical health Keywords: physical activity; handgrip strength; obesity; B…

This study examines hypertension control in a rural community. Findings highlight poor treatment adherence as a significant predictor of uncontrolled blood pressure, necessitating interventions like Community-Based Physical and Electronic Reminding and Tracking System (CB-PERTS). Keywords: blood pr…

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is the principal medical intervention used to reduce the high mortality associated with the cardiorespiratory arrest. There is a paucity of literature on the preparedness for paediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (pCPR) amongst doctors in Cape Town. Keywords: …

This article reviews the current targeted genetic tests offered to South African patients and the potential biases that exist.





Keywords: BRCA1/2, genetic breast cancer screening, targeted genetic tests

This video presents an overview of the recent updates in early and advanced treatment for lung cancer from the ASCO 2021 meeting.





Keywords: lung cancer, neoadjuvant immunotherapy, adjuvant therapy, EGFR Exon 20 insertions, clinical trials

This video gives an overview and discussion of the various techniques used in cancer immunotherapy





Keywords: immunotherapy, immune checkpoints, microbiome

This review article from the Endocrine Society summarizes the latest evidence around concepts, controversies and the approach to treatment relating to HT for women who live with menopause.





Keywords: Menopause, Hormone Treatment, Guidelines, Benefits and Risks.