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Depression and SCI

Mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety are very common, particularly among people who have suffered a spinal cord…

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Breast cancer prevention: an update

Breast cancer is a common condition facing South African women. It can…

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Managing temperature control and abnormal sweating

Among the many challenges spinal cord injured persons need to deal with…

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Deep breath

The respiratory system can be affected in many ways after an SCI,…

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A technological cure for SCI?

Over the years many methods have been used in an attempt to…

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DVT and its risks

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition that could have various complications…

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The battle for single-use catheters

Medical professionals agree that hydrophilic single-use catheters are the safest option for…

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Hypertension – the silent killer

High blood pressure often goes undetected because of a lack of symptoms,…

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How much do you really know about diabetes?

Millions of South Africans are diagnosed with diabetes, which is often a…

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Dealing with shoulder pain

Most people with an SCI will experience shoulder pain at some point,…

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