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The SIMS blog features articles relevant to the medical community and topics range from important medical insurance information to health tips.

By Dr Ewald Crause June 11, 2026
The quiet legacy of trauma
June 1, 2026
Rhys Thomas had a successful heart transplant at Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital, performed by Dr Johan Koen and Dr Willie Koen.
Ntombizodwa and Freddy Khoza with their son Refiloe
May 18, 2026
At just seven months old, baby Refiloe Khoza’s life and death struggle with viral pneumonia progressed to critical heart and breathing complications
Image illustrating the concept of brain fog during menopause
May 6, 2026
Recognising the signs early can protect cognitive health
Dr Gercois Human
April 21, 2026
Dr Gercois Human (Photo: Facebook / Cape Town Interventional Radiology)
Dr Herman Breet, Dr Jadine Du Plessis, and Dr Jaco Viljoen
April 17, 2026
Medical first: Dr Herman Breet, Dr Jadine Du Plessis, and Dr Jaco Viljoen (left to right) performed South Africa's first liquid nitrogen limb salvage surgery at Netcare Unitas Hospital this week.
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