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Psychiatry has come a long way in its understanding and treatment of mental health disorders. Gone are the days of a one-size-fits-all approach to psychiatric medication.

In this blog post, we will delve into the landscape of genetic and metabolic disease diagnoses in South Africa, highlighting key conditions, prevalence rates, and the role of ethnicity in susceptibility.

Newborn screening is a remarkable tool that empowers healthcare professionals to identify potential threats before they can impact a new baby’s health.

Next Biosciences is thrilled to unveil its strategic partnership with Adcock Ingram as of July 2023, a renowned leader in the eye care field. 

Gut disturbances can negatively affect various aspects of your well-being, including your immune system, your skin, sleep patterns, and so much more. Here are some of the benefits of a healthy gut.

By analysing the unique composition of our gut bacteria, personalised nutrition empowers us to make informed dietary choices that cater to our specific needs, optimising nutrient absorption, energy levels, and performance. 

Within the intricate helix of your DNA lies a wealth of knowledge about your body's unique characteristics and responses. From how you react to different forms of exercise to your susceptibility to specific health conditions and even your nutritional requirements, your genetic makeup holds the key to optimising your well-being. 

Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) is a prenatal screening method that provide information about the risk of chromosome abnormalities by analysing placental DNA that is circulating in a pregnant woman’s blood. 

After the delivery of a baby, the umbilical cord is traditionally clamped and cut. However, delayed cord clamping (DCC) allows for some of the blood in the cord and placenta to flow back to the baby.

Currently, there are less than 600 diagnosed cases of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) in South Africa, but experts believe that this number represents only a fraction of the actual cases.