• World Malaria Day
• CEU Editor Focus
• New CEU's on eCPD
• Feature Article of the month
• Industry News
• Articles of Interest
• Upcoming Conferences
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Mrs Jeanné Oosthuysen
CEU Contributor: Dental Assisting
Jeanné Oosthuysen obtained the diploma in Oral Hygiene at the University of Stellenbosch in 1979. She started her
17-year career in orthodontics as an oral hygienist in an orthodontic practice in Bloemfontein. In 1997, Jeanné began
lecturing for dental assistants at the Central University of Technology, Free State (former Technikon Free State) and,
in 1998, she obtained the Advanced Diploma in Oral Hygiene (Orthodontics) at the University of Pretoria (Cum Laude).
Since 1999, she has been involved in research projects in infection control in the dental practice and presents this
work annually at the regional Congress of the International Association of Dental Research. In 2004, Jeanné was elected
as member of the Executive Committee of the Dental Materials Group of the International Association of Dental Research.
She is currently reading toward her PhD, researching "The development of Infection Control Guidelines for oral health
care providers in South Africa".
Jeanné has three children, two teenage boys and a younger daughter, and her hobbies include hiking and sports.
She has completed the Two Oceans 21km marathon in 2004, the OFM Classic Cycling race (30km) in 2005, 2006 and 2007,
and the Midmar Mile (swimming) annually since 2006.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mrs Jeanné Oosthuysen for her CEU contribution to eCPD.
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| Feature Article of the month |
Malaria: chemo-prophylaxis and the treatment of uncomplicated malaria
Malaria occurs in South Africa and it is still results in death despite the excellent chemo-prophylaxis and treatment.
Knowledge of chemo-prophylaxis and diagnosis pitfalls are essential to minimize the morbidity and mortality resulting from Malaria.
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Aspects of Women's Health
This chapter looks at the health status of women in South Africa, the policies designed to
improve this and the progress that has been made. It argues that women's health should no
longer be seen as limited to reproductive and child health, but should be viewed more holistically,
encompassing all the aspects of women's health needs throughout their lives.
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Diagnosis and Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by uncontrolled proliferation of synovial tissue and a wide array of multisystem comorbidities.
Prevalence is estimated to be 0.8 percent worldwide, with women twice as likely to develop the disease as men.
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The diagnosis of valvular heart disease.
This article reviews the effectiveness of various MR imaging techniques in the diagnosis and quantification of valvular heart disease with regard to aortic,
mitral and pulmonary stenosis and regurgitation, tricuspid regurgitation, and endocarditis and prosthetic valves.
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Cancer and Rehabilitation
Cancer as a disease process reminds us often unexpectedly of our mortality. It frequently compromises our patient's vitality. It is also a burden emotionally and
physically on family, friends, significant others, community, and other social resources.
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Treating Eating Disorders in Primary Care
Binge-eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and anorexia nervosa are potentially life-threatening disorders that involve complex psychosocial issues. A strong therapeutic
relationship between the physician and patient is necessary for assessing the psychosocial and medical factors used to determine the appropriate level of care.
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PIRA Congress
Boksburg: 24 - 25 July 2010
It is with this motivation that PIRA is holding the second annual PIRA congress to promote good pain
relief in both, acute and chronic conditions, by a truly multimodal approach that also includes and relies on
INTERVENTIONS.
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SAGES Congress
Johannesburg: 29 July - 1 August 2010
A combined SAGES SASES meeting will be held in Johannesburg, Sandton Convention Centre. We, together with our
invited guests, all members of ASGE (American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy), promise an exciting programme, which will include a live workshop.
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The Operational Hospital Management Conference
Johannesburg: 4 - 6 August 2010
The Operational Hospital Management Conference has emerged as the leading conference in South Africa aimed at
improving performance and the quality of services at public hospitals. The conference offers a tangible learning
and sharing opportunity for all management levels within our public hospitals and health care sector and has
effectively achieved this for the past five years through identifying real challenges and problems that are faced
by management in the Public Health Sector.
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World Malaria Day represents a chance for all of us to make a difference. Whether you are a government, a company, a charity or an individual,
you can roll back malaria and help generate broad gains in multiple areas of health and human development.
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Chronic kidney disease affects one in 10 adults and can severely damage a patient's quality of life over years.
A recent study has found that chocolate can lower blood pressure and reduce risk of heart disease.
Scientists from the UK and Canada have identified drug compounds to cure a fatal parasitic disease found in sub-Saharan Africa commonly known as sleeping sickness.
African and English footballers have lent their support to a series of public education films produced on behalf of Comic Relief, the UK-based charity.
Certain food combinations, including fish, fruit, and nuts, are linked to a reduced risk of contracting the brain-wasting disease Alzheimer's.
Shaking hands with a robotic arm could be a new way to help stroke patients learn to use their arms again.