ME/CFS affects millions of people worldwide, but remains poorly understood, under-diagnosed, under-treated and even inappropriately treated. These consensus recommendations from the Mayo Clinic addresses issues around ME/CFS for general practitioners. Keywords: Chronic fatigue, chronic pain, long C…

Tuberculosis in young children still daunts even experienced clinicians. Many challenges remain. This article gives an overview of gaps remaining and advances made in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of this disease in high burden communities. Keywords: Children, tuberculosis, prevention, di…

An overview of the current available medical cannabis drugs available in South Africa and their clinical effects as well as current evidence towards medical cannabis in the context of palliative care. Keywords: cannabis, cannabis law, ethics, chronic pain, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, …

This review looks at the policy implementation of the community health worker (CHW) models in South Africa.





Keywords: Primary health care, Community health workers, Qualitative research

A web-based survey in the United Kingdom was administered to assess patient responses on symptoms and healthcare interactions prior to a diagnosis of neuroendocrine tumours.





Keywords: Neuroendocrine tumours, symptoms, delay, diagnosis

Progress has been made in improving contraceptives access and use among adolescents, but much remain to be done.





Keywords: Adolescent contraception, Unmet need for modern contraception, Comprehensive sexuality education

This review looks at the overview of association between the lack of safe drinking water and sanitation facilities with intestinal Entamoeba.





Keywords: Entamoeba, sanitation, Water

This article lists the management options for patients diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA).





Keywords: Obstructive sleep apnea; CPAP; Klearway Appliance; Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty; Maxillomandibular advancement

This article gives primary care physicians practical advice on the diagnosis and management of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.





Keywords: Arthritis, primary care, management

This review looks at the background of South Africa with respect to the burden of diseases, the relevance of mHealth system in recalling and referring patients with health concerns through a feasibility study





Keywords: Mobile health, Primary health care, Recall to care