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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.

Dr Peter de Jong,  obstetrician and gynaecologist
July 27, 2026
Hyperemesis gravidarum is more than ‘just morning sickness’
Mahlatse Mothogoane, occupational therapist
July 22, 2026
When you spot the warning signs of burnout, it’s time to take action. Occupational therapist Mahlatse Mothogoane points out that paying attention early is crucial.
Pulmonologist and critical care specialist Dr Hlanjwa Maepa
July 13, 2026
When Rano Kayser was admitted to hospital with failing lungs, standard ventilation was no longer enough. To prevent organ failure, pulmonologist Dr Hlanjwa Maepa and her team initiated ECMO treatment.
Doomscrolling triggers a micro-stress response.
July 2, 2026
Don't let doomscrolling steal your rest. Mental health and daily productivity rely on quality sleep, notes our clinical psychologist Tony Gouveia
Dr Willie Koen and his son Dr Johan Koen
June 30, 2026
Cardiac surgeon, Dr Willie Koen, now operates alongside his son Johan in what is likely the country’s only father-son cardiac surgery team.
Dr Bongani Nghondzweni
June 23, 2026
Some medical symptoms cannot wait for a doctor’s appointment. Dr Bongani Nghondzweni shares the critical symptoms that demand medical attention without delay.
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