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Welcome to our podcast with Cardiologist, Dr Tony Dalby, who will provide insights into critical issues, as available in the SA Heart® Journal, looking into the intersection of cardiology, public health, and medical research, with a special focus on underrepresented populations and unique medical challenges. In this episode, we cover a broad range of topics aimed at enhancing your understanding of complex cardiovascular conditions and their management.

We begin by exploring the differences in echocardiographic normal values detected in Black neonates when compared to internationally published data. This segment sheds light on how ethnic variations can influence diagnostic criteria and the importance of establishing accurate norms for diverse populations.

Next, we turn our attention to Fallot’s Tetralogy, a complex congenital heart defect. Dr Dalby will highlight the specific challenges in diagnosing and managing this condition in resource-limited settings.

He'll briefly delve into the aetiology of HIV-associated cardiac dysfunction, focusing on the period before the widespread use of antiretroviral therapy. Understanding these early cardiac complications is crucial for improving long-term outcomes in patients living with HIV.

Finally, Dr Dalby will summarise an often-overlooked occupational hazard in the field of interventional cardiology: the potential link between radiation exposure and an increased risk of head and neck cancers among cardiologists. We’ll discuss the latest research findings and the implications for those working in this high-risk specialty.

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In this episode Professor Mike Lambert and guests delve deep into injury surveilance into girls rugby, identifying the various mechanisms causing concussions and other injuries during the SARU Girls’ Youth Week tournaments from 2015-2022.

They assess the recommendations for improving the confidence and proficiency of young female rugby players in contact situations to minimise concussions and other injuries.

And lastly, these experts will provide for an indepth understanding of the methods for recording and reporting epidemiological data on injury and illness in sport, as recommended by the International Olympic Committee consensus statement.

Joining Professor Lambert is Senior Manager: Medical at the South African Rugby Union (SA Rugby), Clint Readhead, Senior Manager: Rugby Safety at the South African Rugby Union (SA Rugby), Dr Wayne Viljoen, and injury surveillance research consultant for SA Rugby, Lara Paul.

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In this episode Professor Mike Lambert from the Health through Physical Activity, Lifestyle, and Sport Research Centre at the University of Cape Town sheds light on the multifaceted challenges faced by medical students, balancing academic demands with maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Mike is joined by Associate Professor Georgia Torres and Dr Natalia Neophytou, both from the University of the Witwatersrand.

Georgia has a Masters degree in Exercise Physiology and a PhD in the field of Metabolic Syndrome and Exercise Programming. She also holds a Medical Exercise Specialist and a Health Coaching qualification with the American Council on Exercise.

Natalia holds a Masters degree in the field of Biokinetics and, more recently she submitted her PhD in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Drawing from the expertise of Georgia and Natalia, they discuss the repercussions of prolonged sitting and reduced physical activity on cardiovascular health, emphasising the importance of proactive measures.

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"Diabetes in Practice," a series for South African Healthcare Professionals - a go-to podcast for all things diabetes management and care. This series is designed to provide clinicians with practical insights, expert advice, and real-world experiences to navigate the complexities of diabetes with confidence.

Host, Dr Zane Stevens, a Specialist Physician and Endocrinologist at the Cape Institute of Endocrinology has seen firsthand the impact diabetes can have on individuals and communities.

In this inaugural episode, Dr Stevens is joined by Cape Town based Endocrinologist, Dr Jocelyn Hellig, who will venture beyond the simplistic approaches of “eat less, move more."

The discussion provides key action points for primary care healthcare practitioners whose adult patients should lose weight, or want to lose weight.

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