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Infectious diseases treatment breakthrough
UCT scientists have determined that a common immune suppressant can significantly reduce the risk of a third complicating syndrome among HIV-positive patients also taking anti-TB medication.
15 Nov 2018
Body scavengers and forensic science
The effect of scavengers on the decomposition rate of human bodies offers forensic scientists crucial clues that hasten identification and aid in criminal investigations.
15 Nov 2018
Republished
World health ranking honour for UCT
UCT has been ranked 72nd in the world for clinical, pre-clinical and health in the 2019 THE Rankings by subject.
14 Nov 2018
UCT masterʼs student shines in Miami
UCT masterʼs student Maria Jose’s journey to become a doctor and a Mandela Washington Fellow all began when she had her tonsils out – at age six.
08 Nov 2018
When ‘Grumpy’ came to university
John Dawson, “Grumpy” to his granddaughter, used to joke that donating his body to UCT’S medical school was just a ploy to get into university.
07 Nov 2018
Protecting young South African women from STIs
An encouraging intervention involving girls and young women, as well as their mothers and other female caregivers, aims to reduce the incidence of STIs, including HIV.
07 Nov 2018
Genetic brain research in Africa: A ‘formidable’ challenge
The dearth of African researchers and participants in global mental health genetics studies is impeding research progress in this critical field – and leaving the continent behind.
06 Nov 2018
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