22 September - Health
In today’s show, we spoke to Dr Sydney Carstens - an occupational medicine specialist working in the department of community health. We will be talking about asbestos. Asbestos has poisonous qualities that could have harmful effects on your health if inhaled too often. It is considered to be so toxic that its usage has been banned in many countries. But because this versatile substance is so affordable, here in South Africa, this materiel is often used in roofing of subsidised housing projects. Being in regular contact with asbestos can lead to serious illnesses. We were focusing on the effects asbestos has one ones health. For more information contact your nearest health facility.
We heard from Dr Felix Potocnik – from Stikland Hospital. We were talking about dementia, what exactly is it and what kind of treatment is available for it. According to medical experts, a proper medical diagnosis is needed whenever anyone develops dementia-like symptoms and does not appear to be getting any better because it opens the door to support services for the person with dementia and those who care for him or her, helping to make life easier. Dr Potocnik explained more about those signs and symptoms. If you would like more information you can contact Dementia South Africa on (021) 421 0077 / 78 or visit www.dementiasa.org (under construction) That interview was brought to you by the National Department of Health and funded by the European Union.
And we also spoke to Dr Paul Boisie Soko - Group Manager of Clinical Services at Medi-Clinic. We were talking about Urinary Tract Infection or UTI in Children. A UTI is an infection anywhere in the urinary tract and is extremely common, accounting for more than 8 million doctor's visits a year. It is reported that throughout childhood, the risk of a UTI is 2 percent for boys and 8 percent for girls. The symptoms are not always obvious to parents, and younger children are usually unable to describe how they feel. Recognizing and treating urinary tract infections is important as untreated UTIs can lead to serious kidney problems that could threaten the life of your child. Dr Soko explained more on the available treatment. If you would like more information on UTI, contact a nearest pediatrician or Dr Soko is available on (021) 809 6844.
Our last interview was with Michelle May - From the Cancer Association of South Africa. We were talking about Cervical Cancer because September is a Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. This year’s theme is “Care for the woman in your life. Has she gone for a Pap smear?” Everyone must check that their wife/partner, mother, sister, granny and adult daughter have all gone for Pap smears. With two new vaccines registered in South Africa and improving early detection methods, the Cancer Association of South Africa says there is hope that cervical cancer can be eradicated this century. Michelle exlpained more about their awareness campaign. For more information you can contact the Cancer Association of South Africa on (021) 689 5347 or visit www.cansa.org.za or call the toll free number 0800 220 6622.
We heard from Dr Felix Potocnik – from Stikland Hospital. We were talking about dementia, what exactly is it and what kind of treatment is available for it. According to medical experts, a proper medical diagnosis is needed whenever anyone develops dementia-like symptoms and does not appear to be getting any better because it opens the door to support services for the person with dementia and those who care for him or her, helping to make life easier. Dr Potocnik explained more about those signs and symptoms. If you would like more information you can contact Dementia South Africa on (021) 421 0077 / 78 or visit www.dementiasa.org (under construction) That interview was brought to you by the National Department of Health and funded by the European Union.
And we also spoke to Dr Paul Boisie Soko - Group Manager of Clinical Services at Medi-Clinic. We were talking about Urinary Tract Infection or UTI in Children. A UTI is an infection anywhere in the urinary tract and is extremely common, accounting for more than 8 million doctor's visits a year. It is reported that throughout childhood, the risk of a UTI is 2 percent for boys and 8 percent for girls. The symptoms are not always obvious to parents, and younger children are usually unable to describe how they feel. Recognizing and treating urinary tract infections is important as untreated UTIs can lead to serious kidney problems that could threaten the life of your child. Dr Soko explained more on the available treatment. If you would like more information on UTI, contact a nearest pediatrician or Dr Soko is available on (021) 809 6844.
Our last interview was with Michelle May - From the Cancer Association of South Africa. We were talking about Cervical Cancer because September is a Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. This year’s theme is “Care for the woman in your life. Has she gone for a Pap smear?” Everyone must check that their wife/partner, mother, sister, granny and adult daughter have all gone for Pap smears. With two new vaccines registered in South Africa and improving early detection methods, the Cancer Association of South Africa says there is hope that cervical cancer can be eradicated this century. Michelle exlpained more about their awareness campaign. For more information you can contact the Cancer Association of South Africa on (021) 689 5347 or visit www.cansa.org.za or call the toll free number 0800 220 6622.
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