Dr. William Stewart Halsted, surgeon-in-chief at Johns Hopkins University, is widely credited for the development and introduction of the first medical gloves in 1890. In an era when more patients died from bacterial infections than the illness which prompted initial surgery, Dr. Halsted pioneered antiseptic procedures and the sterilisation of all medical equipment. Halsted was […]
A1 exam gloves are used daily by doctors, nurses and medical professionals all over South Africa. Designed for greater durability than other utility gloves, A1 examination gloves are water resistant and mould perfectly to hands for increased comfort. Disposable A1 exam gloves consist of superior materials and unique construction that allow dexterity while still being […]
How Is Blood Pressure Tested? The heart is a pump that works reliably for decades distributing thick oxygenated blood from the heart throughout the body. A blood pressure gauge is a simple way to measure the performance of the heart and blood vessels. To test your blood pressure you require a familiar device called a sphygmomanometer. […]
Scrapes, cuts, burns, stings and serious wounds can cause panic, but if you know how to properly care for wounds you will be able to stay calm, assess the situation, clean the wound, prevent infection and practice good wound care maintenance. It is always recommended that you discuss wound care with a healthcare provider but […]
The Wound Dressing Project by researchers at the University of Stellenbosch Microbiology Department, in conjunction with Cipla Medpro, a JSE-listed South African pharmaceutical company, announced the development of a revolutionary wound dressing. Innovative New Wound Dressing Researchers at Stellenbosch University, led by Professor Leon Dicks, developed a new wound dressing that incorporates broad-spectrum antimicrobial peptides, […]
The South African pharmaceutical industry, like many developing countries, faces many significant developments and new challenges. Some of these challenges and developments include the growth of generic medicine and the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme which is set to have major implications for the pharmaceuticals industry. In addition, increased regulation and legislation, such as […]
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