From medicine to nanotechnology: how gold quietly shapes our world: itti ratanakiranaworn/ShutterstockThe periodic table of chemical elements turns 150 this year. The anniversary is a chance to shine a light on particular elements – some of which seem ubiquitous but which ordinary people beyond the world of chemistry probably don’t know much about. … [Read more...] about From medicine to nanotechnology: how gold quietly shapes our world | The Conversation
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Rwanda university sets out to teach doctors medicine and management | The Conversation
Rwanda university sets out to teach doctors medicine and management: The Master of Science in Global Health Delivery Class of 2018 Photo by Jean Christophe Kitoko for UGHEA new university of health sciences is being launched in Rwanda. The University of Global Health Equity is being touted as a centre that will “contribute to addressing the critical shortage of health … [Read more...] about Rwanda university sets out to teach doctors medicine and management | The Conversation
Contaminant and oil-free air makes for good medicine
Contaminant and oil-free air makes for good medicine: Rand-Air supplied an Atlas Copco ZT315VSD oil-free air compressor to the major South African pharmaceutical manufacturer Adcock Ingram. In the process of manufacturing pharmaceuticals, every input into the final products has to be scrupulously hygienic and sterile, from the start to the end of the manufacturing process. … [Read more...] about Contaminant and oil-free air makes for good medicine
2nd Southern African Congress of Integrative Medicine (SACIM 2018)
2nd Southern African Congress of Integrative Medicine (SACIM 2018): Cape Town is proud to host the 2nd SOUTHERN AFRICAN CONGRESS OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE (SACIM 2018). Pioneering the Future of Healthcare Cape Town, Western Cape: The 2nd Southern African Congress of Integrative Medicine will take place in Somerset West from 17-18 November 2018, encircled by magnificent mountains … [Read more...] about 2nd Southern African Congress of Integrative Medicine (SACIM 2018)
Traditional African medicine and conventional drugs: friends or enemies? | The Conversation
Traditional African medicine and conventional drugs: friends or enemies?: Herbs, roots and plants can have health benefits. But they can also interact negatively with Western medicines. Michel Piccaya/ShutterstockAfrica is home to an extensive and diverse medicinal plant life. This includes commonly used herbs like Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis), Devil’s claw (Harpagophytum … [Read more...] about Traditional African medicine and conventional drugs: friends or enemies? | The Conversation
