• Theme of the month
• CEU Editor Focus
• New CEU's on eCPD
• Feature Article of the month
• Industry News
• Articles of Interest
• Upcoming Conferences
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Mr. Jacques Swanepoel
CEU Contributior: Medical Orthotics & Prostethics
Mr. Jacques Swanepoel is currently the Head of Division: Medical Orthotics & Prosthetics at the Tshwane University of Technology where
the only academic program of its kind is presented in South Africa. He hold several academic qualifications from initially
qualifying in the arts with majors in education and psychology. Being an educationalist his interest in paediatrics was
inspired while working as Medical Orthotist & Prosthetist in public service with prominent neurology and orthopaedic
specialists. This interest has grown to his current focus for the last ten years in what he still practices on today.
His ongoing research in paediatrics affected by positioning and the effects in neurology and pulmonology as in Cerebral
Palsy and other neurological cases has been rewarded with being the first full time masters degree candidate in South Africa.
Jacques serves on numerous professional bodies and committees covering a range of disciplines in rehabilitation both nationally and internationally.
Apart from work his hobbies include golf, fly-fishing and reading.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank Jacques Swanepoel for his CEU contribution to eCPD.
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| Feature Article of the month |
Cancer is a preventable disease that requires major lifestyle changes
This statement is very important because looking to the human genome for solutions to most chronic illnesses,
including the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, is overemphasized in today's world.
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Exercise and Older Patients: Prescribing Guidelines
A combination of aerobic activity, strength training, and flexibility exercises, plus increased
general daily activity can reduce medication dependence and health care costs while maintaining functional
independence and improving quality of life in older adults. Read Full Article
Diet and Cholelithiasis
Cholesterol gallstone disease is a common condition in western populations. The etiology is multifactorial with interaction of
genetic and environmental factors. Obesity, aging, estrogen treatment, pregnancy and diabetes are consistently associated to
a higher risk. Read Full Article
HIV and Breastfeeding
The public health dilemma around breastfeeding and HIV is determining the means for HIV-infected women in developing countries
to make infant feeding choices in accordance with their social, economic and cultural circumstances. Read Full Article
Pharmacologic Management of Adult Depression
Major depression is a common and treatable disease. Many patients benefit from pharmacologic treatment and, because there is little variation in antidepressant effectiveness,
medication choices should be made based on patient characteristics, safety, and anticipated side effects.
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Prenatal care and counselling in early pregnancy
Effective prenatal care should integrate the best available evidence into a model of shared decision making. Pregnant women should be counselled about the risks of smoking
and alcohol and drug use.Read Full Article
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12th Biennial SACNA Conference
Johannesburg: 10 - 12 March 2010
This is an ideal forum for researchers from a variety of disciplines who are involved in research related
to brain and behaviour to showcase their work. We therefore encourage you to submit your abstracts timeously.
The conference is also an opportunity for psychologists to network with colleagues and exchange ideas.
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RSSA/STOLLER Update in Sports Medicine
Cape Town: 19 - 20 March 2010
This course will be presented by Dr David Stoller, MD, FACR, internationally renowned Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal
Radiologist, from San Francisco, USA. One of the RSSA's mandates is to bring world leaders in imaging to South Africa,
for the benefit of the medical community and subsequently better patient care.
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International Hand Surgery Conference
Kapama Private Game Reserve: 28 April - 2 May 2010
The conference will cover all aspects of hand surgery through a series of interactive academic sessions coupled to
discussion groups and workshops intended to extend participants' knowledge and practice of hand surgery. Topics will
include distal radius fractures, carpal instability and arthritis of the wrist and hand.
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Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Month
South Africans should not be complacent about swine flu ahead of the Soccer World Cup as it remains a grave worldwide health threat
Gout is known to boost the risk of a heart attack in men, but to date, little has been known about the impact of gout on women's cardiovascular health.
If the serotonin brainstem system is not working properly, the baby might not respond to this challenge and die.
Same-sex sexual attraction and behaviour found to be less critical than self-identity. Mental health professionals have long-known that gay, lesbian and bisexual (GLB) teens face significantly elevated risks of mental health problems