Medical Matters

In honour of World Heart Day, which was marked yesterday, the 29th of September, we’re dedicating our Medical Matters today to Heart disease. Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, affecting millions of people each year. On tonight’s show we will explore the importance of heart health, discuss ways to prevent heart disease, and highlight the steps you can take to protect your heart. Have you experienced health problems related to your heart? Or anyone who has heart disease? Join me and my guest, Prof Pamela Naidoo, CEO of The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa for this discussion.  

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In honour of World Retina Day on the 24th of September, tonight on Medical Matters we’re focusing on the importance of retinal health. The retina plays a crucial role in vision, but conditions like macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachment can threaten sight. How has your eyesight changed over the years as you get older? Joining us to unpack the signs and all that you need to know about age/related Macula degeneration, is my guest Dr Matt Young, Member of the Ophthalmological society of South Africa.

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As we mark September as National Oral Health Month, we focus on the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene, not just for a healthy smile but for overall well-being. Oral health plays a critical role in preventing a range of conditions, from cavities and gum disease to more serious issues such as heart disease and diabetes. On tonight’s edition of Medical Matters, we’ll be joined Mangoedi-Kinder Modisha, Dental Practitioner who’ll chat to more about this.

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Aubrey Masamgo chats to Aalia Goga, Registered Dietician from Newtricion Wellness Dieticians about kidney health and the role that food plays in protecting this vital organ. Goga spoke of the importance of drinking water because that really helps your kidney.

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Aubrey Masango chats to Dr Franclo Henning, Neurologist to get a better understanding of Muscular Dystrophy. Dr Henning explained different forms of Muscular Dystrophy.

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The last week of August holds great significance for traditional healers and herbalists across South Africa and the continent as we observe African Traditional Medicine Week. From August 26th to 31st, Africa recognizes the crucial role traditional medicine plays in providing accessible and affordable healthcare, along with its valuable contribution to global health. Remarkably, around 80% of Africa’s population depends on traditional medicine for their basic health needs. Tonight on Medical matters, we will be joined by Prof Nceba to explore themes around how traditional medicine is used in the modern world, challenges facing traditional medicine, e.g. commercialisation of this, we can look at how to preserve indigenous knowledge when it comes to creating the herbs, any collaborations between “modern” medicine and traditional medicine.

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On tonight’s Medical Matters, we will be exploring important but often overlooked aspect of women’s health—postpartum care, especially for women in high-stress, high-leadership positions. Balancing the demands of work and personal life can be overwhelming, particularly for new mothers holding significant responsibilities in their careers. To guide us through this topic, we’re joined by Dr. Daniel Ximba, a  therapist with extensive experience in women’s mental health and wellness. Dr. Ximba will share insights on the challenges faced by women in leadership and how they can prioritize their mental and emotional well-being during the postpartum period. 

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This evening on Medical Matters we’re joined by Dr Dennis Rehbock, a Podiatrist, to talk about how to take care of your feet especially if you’re to be attending our annual walt the talk. Dr Rehbock will be talking about what shoes to wear, prepping your feet for the race, post-race footcare for the blisters and foot pain etc, general foot conditions and injuries, winter foot conditions like chilblains and diabetic feet – what to do.

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On tonight’s edition of Medical Matters, we shed light on swollen gums and gum disease. Have you ever experienced this? These common oral health issues can lead to significant discomfort and more serious health complications if left untreated. We'll explore the causes, symptoms, and prevention strategies, as well as some steps you can take to maintain healthy gums. Joining us to have this conversation is Dr Lucy Masuka, a health specialist in Oral medicine and periodontics.

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On tonight’s Medical Matters, we take a look at Hepatitis—a group of infectious diseases that affect millions of people worldwide. Hepatitis can lead to serious liver complications if not properly managed, but with the right knowledge and resources, it can be treated and prevented. Tonight, we will explore the different types of Hepatitis, discuss symptoms and treatments. All this and more with General Practitioner, Dr Matome Kganakga.

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