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The cancer clock: Early alarms reduce fatalities and novel cures give us time

The race to reduce the burden of cancer for all needs innovative approaches that bring multiple perspectives to bear on the challenge

Information is collected in wealthy countries and nine out of 10 people in low- and middle-income countries can’t get safe, affordable and timely surgery. (Photo by Camilo Freedman/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Why medical research is leaving poor countries behind

Information is collected in wealthy countries and nine out of 10 people in low- and middle-income countries can’t get safe, affordable and timely surgery

Professor Tandi Mantsha

Diabetes and cardiovascular risk research in previously disadvantaged communities

Data for Research Award

Brain implant restores paralyzed man’s finger movements for first time

New technology developed in the US allows a paralysed man to move for the first time.

Participants cited the failure of government departments to come up with a common stance on cannabis and territorial battles by senior bureaucrats as being among the reasons for their withdrawal.
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It’s high time we make cannabis available for medical research

Through the ages, many cultures have used cannabis as a medicine, but in the past 60 years prohibition has hampered research.

Ebola infection is increasing in Sierra Leone

New Ebola test could diagnose infection sooner

Japanese researchers have developed a new test for Ebola, which they say is quicker and cheaper than the current method used.

Twixt the virtual and substantial

The ‘resurrection’ of a woman executed in 1650 raises puzzles of identity and continuity.

Oldest case of clogged arteries in Egyptian mummy

The first known case of clogged arteries, or atherosclerosis, has been found in the mummy of an Egyptian princess.

Cow valve heart implant hailed as a breakthrough

A new type of heart valve made with cow tissue and inserted by catheter was hailed as a major breakthrough.

Fighting the deadly duo

Dr Thavi Govender and his team of researchers are investigating the synthesis and testing of inhibitors targeting HIV/Aids and XDR-TB.

TB breakthrough a challenge to govt

One of the key anti-TB drugs, rifampicin, increases the speed at which one class of ARVs is broken down by the body.

Tripping — with your GP’s consent

The first trial of ‘psychedelic psychotherapy’ since 1970s has researchers hoping the effects will improve quality of life, writes James Randerson.