Predictors of transitions across stages of alcohol use and alcohol-use disorders in South Africa.Suliman S, Seedat S, Williams DR, Stein DJ. J Stud Alcohol Drugs. 2010 Sep;71(5):695-703. View online abstract. Register for full article. Read more about the Anxiety and Stress Disorders Research Unit.
Following the path of most resistance: dhps K540E dispersal in African Plasmodium falciparum.Naidoo I, Roper C. Trends Parasitol. 2010 Sep;26(9):447-456. Epub 2010 Jun 17. View online abstract. Register for full article. Read more about the Malaria Research Unit.
Annual MRC Research Day
The Medical Research Council is calling all young researchers funded by the MRC to participate in this year's Research Day on 14 and 15 October 2010. For further information, kindly contact Ms Lebogang Montewa. (1st July 2010)
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Our mission To improve the nation's health and quality of life through promoting and conducting relevant and responsive health research
National Heart Awareness Month / National Oral Health Month / Albinism Awareness Month / Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month / Eye Care Awareness Month (spans September and October)
30 August – 4 September: Deaf Awareness Week
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Pharmacy Week
6 - 12
Back Week
6 - 11
Kidney Awareness Week
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World Rabies Day
9
International Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Day
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World Oral Health Day
14
National Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Day (ADHD)
14 - 17
Stroke Week
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World Alzheimer’s Day
20 - 26
World Retina Week
20 Sept - 17 October: Commencement of Eye Care Awareness Month
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World Retina Day
26
World Heart Day
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