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5-Minute Brief

Your week in renal and cardiology.
In five minutes.

Published every week—renal on Tuesdays and cardiology on Thursdays—to help South Africa’s healthcare community stay informed. We bring you relevant SAHPRA notices, legal and regulatory changes, clinical evidence and industry news, including major overseas developments that matter here.

A contribution from Aperture Science to the people who keep healthcare moving.

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The latest renal and cardiology briefings

Each briefing reflects the evidence available on its publication date.

Cardiology · Thursdays

Aortic stenosis: EchoNet-AS combines echo views with Doppler

New research combines multiple echocardiographic views and Doppler data to assess aortic stenosis; this brief considers the evidence and what still needs validation in South African services.

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Listen to the full brief3:20
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Renal · Tuesdays

Dialysis tray recall: a component-level safety check

A practical stock-traceability response to two newly classified US dialysis catheter tray recalls, with the South African evidence boundary made clear.

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Listen to the full brief4:57
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General industry information based on sources available at publication. Company and product mentions are for reporting and do not in themselves imply endorsement or affiliation. This content is not medical, legal or regulatory advice. Check original sources and current guidance before acting. Corrections: info@apsci.co.za.