By Funeka Tyholo Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a rare genetic disorder affecting multiple systems, primarily characterized by thick, sticky mucus that obstructs organs like the lungs, pancreas, and intestines, leading to severe respiratory and digestive issues. Inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, CF is caused by mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR)…

By Robin Veitch Shoulder problems can make daily living quite difficult, causing tasks dressing to become rather complex or painful. Some people with, for example, arthritis or rotator cuff tears find that conventional treatments are not always effective. This is where reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) comes in – an surgical procedure for shoulder replacement…

By Anja van der Merwe For as long as mankind can remember, the narrative in traditional endurance sports has been that men are faster than women. However, recent studies have shown that this may not necessarily be the case when it comes to ultra-endurance events. The performance gap between males and females in traditional endurance…