Medical Matters

Atopic eczema is one of the most prevalent skin diseases in the world and one of the most under-recognised. Often dismissed as “just a skin condition,” patients’ needs are not addressed in a supportive and timely manner. It’s awareness is always raised on 14th September and on Medical Matters, we take a look at this skin condition and we’re joined by Dr Dwayne Koot, Sanofi’s Medical Advisor.

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On Medical Matters this evening we look at the issue of Newborn Screening tests. Since September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month, it is important to know that a Baby's First screening test shares screening facts, videos and stories to help raise awareness about the newborn especially for the expecting parents, and healthcare professionals. This evening were joined by  Sister (Sr) Bronwyn Roussot  (silent T), whose the Firstscreen National  Newborn screening program coordinator at Next .Biosciences.

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On Medical Matters this evening we look at the issue of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), which is the primary cause of female infertility. Did you know that 8-13% of women suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? Unfortunately, many women remain unaware of this condition, despite it being a known sign for various serious illnesses such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and even endometrial cancer. September is known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), awareness month, and Karen Bester, a medical trainer from Lamelle Pharmaceuticals joins to discuss this issue.

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This evening on Medical Matters we talk about Malaria and the importance of knowing and understanding how to prevent and cured and we are joined by Prof Lucille Blumberg, Head of Right to Care One Health programme to inform us on the significance of early diagnosis and how treatment saves lives.

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This evening on Medical Matters we talk about Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT), as a viable and effective solution for African women suffering from hair loss caused by common hair practices and treatments, offering the potential to restore natural hairline and thickness while maintaining the unique texture and curl of African hair and and we’re joined by Dr Kashmal Kalan, globally renowned hair restoration expert and Medical Director at Alvi Armani.

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This evening on Medical Matters we talk about the do’s and don’ts of cosmetic treatments and we’re joined by aesthetic expert and owner of Anti-Aging Art, Dr Reza Mia.

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This evening on Medical Matters we’re joined by Dr Dennis Rehbock, a Podiatrist, to talk about the importance of seeing a podiatrist, types of ailments that podiatrists treat and when should one go to see a podiatrist.

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July 28th is recognised as World Hepatitis Day, in today's medical feature we shed light on the rising liver cancer cases in Africa, with over 70% linked to Viral Hepatitis. Professor Mark Sonderup, Hepatologist at UCT and Groote Schuur Hospital, shares alarming facts such as the fact that 2 million South Africans have chronic Hepatitis B, and 300,000 have Hepatitis C.

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Guest: Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Dr. Lusanda Bomela 

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On Medical Matters this evening we talk about  Mediclinic launching its, non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) for expectant mothers and were joined by Dr Liani Smit, a medical geneticist working with Mediclinic Precise and Dr Lindsay Petersen, Chief Operations Officer of Mediclinic Precise.

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