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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Pharmacy Week
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Back Week
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Kidney Awareness Week
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World Rabies Day
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International Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Day
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World Oral Health Day
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National Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Day (ADHD)
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Stroke Week
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World Alzheimer’s Day
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World Retina Day
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World Heart Day
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