How an historic heart transplant created a celebrity scientist 50 years ago: Dr Chris Barnard remains the only South African scientist who ever achieved global celebrity status. Heart of Cape Town Museum South Africa’s Chris Barnard stands out in medical history as the heart surgeon who became a global household name after transplanting the first human heart on 3 December 1967. … [Read more...] about How an historic heart transplant created a celebrity scientist 50 years ago | The Conversation
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Jeremy Harris joins Heart FM
Jeremy Harris joins Heart FM: Jeremy Harris On Monday the 7th of August 2017, #Drive326 will welcome a new member to the popular afternoon drive show – well-known sport anchor Jeremy Harris. Jeremy is no stranger to the airwaves, he is one of the most experienced sports anchors in the country, who most recently completed an eight year stint with competitor radio station … [Read more...] about Jeremy Harris joins Heart FM
Corrupt state owned enterprises lie at the heart of South Africa’s economic woes | The Conversation
Corrupt state owned enterprises lie at the heart of South Africa's economic woes: Demonstrators march against corruption in South Africa. Reuters/Mike HutchingsThe prevailing economic crisis sweeping through South Africa is a direct result of economic mismanagement largely shaped by the looting of state owned enterprises. Many are in deep trouble. Sheer incompetence and … [Read more...] about Corrupt state owned enterprises lie at the heart of South Africa’s economic woes | The Conversation
How we found the gene for a rare heart disease and why it matters | The Conversation
How we found the gene for a rare heart disease and why it matters: ShutterstockHeart disease is the world’s number one killer. In sub-Saharan Africa infections like HIV and TB take the lead but heart diseases such as heart muscle disease (or cardiomyopathy) are a close second as a cause of death. After 20 years of research scientists at the … [Read more...] about How we found the gene for a rare heart disease and why it matters | The Conversation
South Africa launches clinical trial to cut heart disease in HIV positive people | The Conversation
South Africa launches clinical trial to cut heart disease in HIV positive people: ShutterstockScientists are embarking on a massive clinical trial to test a drug to reduce the chances of people living with HIV developing heart diseases and suffering from heart-related illnesses like strokes. The trial is being launched in South Africa but will span … [Read more...] about South Africa launches clinical trial to cut heart disease in HIV positive people | The Conversation
