Sound as Part of Cognitive Development and Understanding Brainhearing – MM1602
A child’s normal cognitive development is driven by the ability of sensory functions to bring useful information to the brain. By researching the way sensory input affects cognitive development early in life, we are able to provide sound instrumentation that allows sound to be picked up as a dependable source of information for the developing child.
Modern Medicine – February 2016
We at Modern Medicine would like to wish all of our readers a happy and prosperous new year – may 2016 bring you you all that you wish.
The first issue of 2016 is available now. We’ve included a number of really great clinical articles, focusing on the topics of COPD, prostate cancer, pain and Addison’s Disease.
The January edition also brings the first of a new type of article to you, one written by our new editorial board of local key-opinion-leaders in SA medicine. Dr Sean Chetty contributed towards the writing of our pain article this month, examining lower back pain before and after the menopause – a great read.
Modern Medicine, the journal that’s with you wherever you go.
An Update on the Medical Management of Prostate Cancer – MM1601
Over the past decade many advances have been made in the medical management of prostate cancer. Various treatment options are now available to patients, nearly all of which have distinct mechanisms of action that can improve survival in those with progressive metastatic prostate cancer.
Modern Medicine – January 2016
Low Back Pain is Common Before and After Menopause – MM1601
Low back pain is a massive problem in modern populations, both in social and economic terms. It affects large numbers of women, especially those aged 45-60. Going through a peri-menopausal period is associated with many symptoms, one of which being low back pain.
Modern Medicine – January 2016
Putting COPD Medications into Perspective – MM1601
Over the past few years, new drugs have been added to the bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroids used for treating COPD. There is no strong evidence to say that one drug within a class is better than another and the decision about which drugs to use is mainly about patient preference, although multiple drugs from the same class should not be used in the same patient.
Modern Medicine – January 2016
Levetiracetam: Effective Adjunct Epileptic Therapy in Kids – MM1601
Epilepsy is a common chronic disorder that requires long-term antiepileptic drug therapy. Approximately one half of patients fail the initial antiepileptic drug and about 35% are refractory to medical therapy, highlighting the continued need for more effective and better tolerated drugs.
Modern Medicine – January 2016
Addison’s Disease Managing ‘Sick Days’ to Avoid Crises – MM1601
Integral to the body’s stress system, an increase in cortisol levels is critical to surviving illness. Timely administration of exogenous glucocorticoids in doses designed to mimic this response is essential in preventing an episode of adrenal insufficiency or crisis in patients who lack their own cortisol, such as in those with Addison’s disease.
Modern Medicine – January 2016
New Real World Data of Rivaroxaban in DVT Revealed – MM1601
Results from two real world studies were recently announced – the non-interventional XALIA study in patients with DVT and a study in patients with cancer-associated thrombosis – both showing low rates of major bleeding and recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) with rivaroxaban.
Modern Medicine – January 2016
Payers and pharma in SA are still unable to work collaboratively to decide how drugs are paid for – causing difficulties for pharma to provide patients with essential medicines.
eyeforpharma recently spoke with Dr João Carapinha, Chief Market Access Scientist at Carapinha & Consultants on how this could soon change. João discusses how offering rebates will boost competition and increase patient access to essential drugs. He also explores why pharma must work closer with payers to fully understand reimbursement criteria and increase funding for their products.
Click here to read the full interview.
Modern Medicine is proud to present our 2016 Medical Conference Planner in line with our mission to add value for our readers.
The Planner is designed to be a one-stop tool for Doctors, and people in the healthcare industry, to use while they plan the events they’d like to attend in the coming year.
With an exhaustively researched list of almost 100 medical conferences that are due to take place over the coming year, the Planner is a tool you can’t afford to be without.
Modern Medicine magazine will include more information and updates on current events, on a monthly basis.
If you have any further events that you’d like to see included in future lists, please don’t hesitate to contact us with details.
