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Spanish flu

Posted inHealth

Ancient ailments and current contagions

by Luke Waltham 15 November 202015 November 2020

The effects of plagues in antiquity and modern ages reveal startling similarities.

Posted inGeneral

Lockdown shines a light on our history

by Edwin T Smith 26 August 202026 August 2020

As South Africans continue to grapple with lockdown regulations, they should spare a thought for those who suffered in our past

Posted inHealth, News/Politics

When a handshake can kill you…

by Martin Young 13 August 201426 August 2014

As a doctor I greet many people, both new and familiar, every week, and inevitably we shake hands. It would feel awkward not to do so. This is the way I was brought up, that a firm handshake is a mark of strong character, part of the process of creating a good first impression, and […]

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