Laparoscopic workshop keeps SA surgeons up to date with latest techniques – Minimally invasive approach increasingly used to treat colorectal cancer: An educational laparoscopic colorectal cancer workshop which involved live procedures to demonstrate the latest in surgical techniques, was held at Netcare Pretoria East Hospital recently. A total of 55 surgeons and interventional … [Read more...] about Laparoscopic workshop keeps SA surgeons up to date with latest techniques – Minimally invasive approach increasingly used to treat colorectal cancer
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Invasive alien plants in South Africa pose huge risks, but they can be stopped | The Conversation
Invasive alien plants in South Africa pose huge risks, but they can be stopped: A massive wildfire on the Garden Route fuelled by invasive alien trees. Henry CunninghamThere is a massive army marching across South Africa. It’s silent and looks harmless, but it’s growing by the day. It’s depleting the country’s water supply, intensifying wildfires, reducing agricultural … [Read more...] about Invasive alien plants in South Africa pose huge risks, but they can be stopped | The Conversation
Invasive plants have a much bigger impact than we imagine | The Conversation
Invasive plants have a much bigger impact than we imagine: Invasive pine trees in the Western Cape have affected lizards causing their numbers to drop significantly. Author suppliedThis article is the fifth in a series. The Conversation Africa is running on invasive species. Most people would agree that invasive plants are unwanted. Invasive plants are plants that are … [Read more...] about Invasive plants have a much bigger impact than we imagine | The Conversation
South Africa should sort out the bad from the really bad on its invasive species list | The Conversation
South Africa should sort out the bad from the really bad on its invasive species list: Managing trout is a contentious issue with conflicting views about whether they pose a risk, or are beneficial. ShutterstockThis article is the third in a series The Conversation Africa is running on invasive species. Alien species have been introduced to Africa for a variety of reasons. … [Read more...] about South Africa should sort out the bad from the really bad on its invasive species list | The Conversation
Invasive species have a massive impact, but wise policy can keep them out | The Conversation
Invasive species have a massive impact, but wise policy can keep them out: The American red swamp crayfish was intentionally introduced to parts of Africa to control snails and as a pet. ShutterstockThis article is the second in a series The Conversation Africa is running on invasive species Invasive alien species harm ecosystems, economies and human health across the globe. … [Read more...] about Invasive species have a massive impact, but wise policy can keep them out | The Conversation
