Infectious diseases specialist physician, tweets on ID stuff relevant to Africa
East London, South Africa
Joined October 2013
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The HIV response can’t wait - especially in our region. I’ll be speaking at #SAHCS2025 (20–22 Aug), where we’ll be focusing on evidence-based, real-world solutions to ensure HIV care reaches those who need it most.
sahcsconference.co.za
@SAHIVSoc
#HIVCare #HIVresponse
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Comparative Performance of Urine Lipoarabinomannan and Urine Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra for Diagnosing Tuberculosis in Adult Inpatients With Human Immunodeficiency Virus in East London, South Africa academic.oup.com/cid/article…
Happy to get this out eventually! @graemein @SeanWasserman
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[BREAKING] CAB-LA shots will be available at 867 clinics in #SA by the end of the year, says @HealthZA. Here’s why it’s good news. #Aids2024 bhekisisa.org/health-news-so…
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Mpox Key Facts
Mpox is a viral illness causing a distinctive rash, which can appear as firm or rubbery blister-like lesions. These may last 2–4 weeks. Stay informed and protect yourself! For more information, visit the NICD website: nicd.ac.za/
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Totally flattered by all who tagged me when they shared this piece. As @VPrasadMDMPH said, I wish I had written it. – at Chicago, IL
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“Red, red wine. Goes to my head. Makes me forget …” Sound familiar? Now experts say drinking #alcohol can make you feel even worse. Here’s the lowdown. bhekisisa.org/health-news-so…
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Budget cuts in the health & education sectors undermine the progressive realisation of rights to health & education envisioned in 🇿🇦 Constitution. They hurt the poorest in our society most. We call on those who make these budget decisions to do better.
dailymaverick.co.za/article/…
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A year ago, the man who led a team who transformed #Zithulele Hospital from a dysfunctional facility to a poster child for excellence, resigned after a controversial CEO was appointed. In today’s newsletter, @miamalan takes stock. #BhekisisaInYourInbox mailchi.mp/bhekisisa.org/848…
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SA buys the most over-the-counter codeine out of 31 countries in one study. Could this purple syrup be behind this? Find out via @KuneneZano. #NationalChildrensDay bit.ly/3QTyToo
MEC Meth: Fix the mess at Zithulele Hospital so patients get the care they deserve chng.it/6Sg9GyCz via @Change
The sabotage of such an excellent rural service should not be allowed to continue. Please add your voice if you agree
Maternal Vaccination and Risk of Hospitalization for Covid-19 among Infants | NEJM nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NE… 52% overall vaccine effectiveness against hospitalisation- More evidence to strongly encourage antenatal vaccination #covidvaccines
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Don’t miss this one!
SAHCS invites you to a #CME this Thursday eve 14 July (17H30-19H00) Topic: Beyond first-line ART. Pre-register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… #HIVTreatment #clinicalresearch #Healthcareprofessionals #HIV @UCTHealthSci @SMU_SA @SOPHUWC @NorthWestDOH @MpuHealth1 @CeSHHAR @MSF_HIV
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If anyone is interested in what it’s like doing Infectious diseases in the Eastern cape?
We hope that you enjoyed this week's #WisdomSeries interview with A/Prof Koleka Mlisana
Next week, please diarise Wed, 29 June 2022 at 5pm SA time for the launch of the interview with Dr Dave Stead @docdavestead
Dave is an ID physician who works across the rural Eastern Cape
NB finding of PZA rechallenge causing reaction in 20% with one fatality. Much higher than Rif/INH.
Rechallenge after anti-tuberculosis drug-induced liver injury in a high HIV prevalence cohort sajhivmed.org.za/index.php/H…
The sting in the tail of severe falciparum malaria: Post-artesunate delayed haemolysis sajid.co.za/index.php/sajid/… An important complication for clinicians to be aware of. Congrats @YaelBenjamin7 @SAJID_Journal
Agree 100%. “defaulter” is a favourite in my hospitals. I think senior clinicians need to take the lead in ban it from notes & rounds
This also applies in many other areas of clinical practice … health care practitioners inherited a language that is sometimes disempowering and pejorative, and needs to be critically interrogated. @paimadhu
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Physicians Spreading Misinformation on Social Media — Do Right and Wrong Answers Still Exist in Medicine? | NEJM nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NE… "need to use the institutions we’ve created for professional self-regulation to maintain public trust by establishing recognizable boundaries"
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