South Africa lacks a national database to track hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), leaving a critical gap in patient safety and infection control. Health experts warn that the absence of systematic surveillance allows preventable infections and deaths to go unnoticed, particularly among vulnerable groups such as newborns and mothers. A 2024 study, The Burden of Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAI) in Sub-Saharan Africa, revealed…
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Long Covid Microclots Explained: A Medical Mystery
For millions globally, recovering from SARS-CoV-2 infection has not meant a return to normal health. The lingering, often debilitating, symptoms of Long Covid – ranging from constant fatigue and ‘brain fog’ to muscle pain and heart palpitations – have remained a complex medical mystery. .New research, led by scientists from Stellenbosch University, suggests a physiological driver for these persistent symptoms:…