Imagine having a roadmap to deal with disasters, like having a DRM legislation in place, but then a real disaster like COVID-19 hits and you find out your map has a few missing roads. That's where South Africa's experience during the pandemic can teach us a lot. Since 2002, the country has been prai
In 2024, South Africa introduced new healthcare guidelines to tackle axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), a sneaky condition that's hard to spot. Early detection is crucial, but axSpA often gets overlooked or misdiagnosed. The new plan provides healthcare professionals with specific tools, like tests an
Imagine a future where all your smart home devices just work together, no matter which tech giants are behind them. That's the vision Matter 1. 4 promises. This new update aims to bring more device types on board, improve cross-ecosystem workability, and manage energy-saving tech like battery backup
Ever thought about managing your home's heating in a smart way? Well, one cool project did just that in Québec! The idea was to use models—called gray-box models—to figure out the best times to heat a house based on new electricity rates. First, let's talk about the place. It was a two-story resear
Recently, some big names in the insulin business, like Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi, have cut prices on their long-lasting insulin types. This isn't just good news for South Africa's healthcare system—it's essential. Diabetes is a big problem here, especially pre-diabetes, and the country's E
In our digital age, schools like LSP SV-IPB are entrusted with a ton of sensitive student data. Handling this information requires careful planning, which is why the school chose Synology NAS for their data storage needs. This system isn't your average storage solution; it's built to manage backups
Over the past few decades, scientists have been paying more attention than ever to calf health and welfare. Ten years ago, a review series discussed how important colostrum is for calves from birth to weaning. Even today, proper colostrum management is crucial to prevent sickness and death in calves
Imagine this: a hernia that has captured a ureter, a rare but real occurrence. When a ureter finds its way into an inguinal hernia, it's like a secret passenger on a journey that could go south fast. A study explored this peculiar situation and how to handle it safely. Scientists combed through rec
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to a massive refugee crisis, with Poland seeing the highest influx. Ukrainians in Poland are protected under the EU's Temporary Protection Directive, which offers quick, collective aid without the hassle of individual asylum applications. This situation has cr
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, it threw auditors in Saudi Arabia into an unfamiliar territory. Conducting regular audit activities became a daunting task. To navigate this unprecedented situation, auditors had to adopt a new approach called "remote auditing. " This method required using more adv
