A Virtual Consult
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COVID-19 Facts
COVID-19 cannot be diagnosed or ruled out purely based on symptoms. One needs to have reasonable exposure to the virus as defined as a “close contact” with a confirmed or suspected COVID-19 positive person and then develop some symptoms within the incubation period which is about two days up to 5-7 days. The more common […]
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Discovery Health Premier Practice
Family Practitioners play a pivotal role in coordinating care for a growing number of patients living with chronic conditions that enables the best quality care and outcomes. Adult members registered on the Chronic Illness Benefit for Diabetes, HIVCare for HIV and/or cardiovascular conditions (Hypertension, Hyperlipidaemia, Ischaemic Heart Disease), are eligible to join these programmes. Using […]
Covid-19 Update
As we have anticipated, another “wave” and lockdown occurred. A third and possible fourth “wave” are likely. The end of these lockdowns is only the start of the delayed intercommunity spread of COVID-19. Until enough people have been vaccinated or naturally inoculated, at-risk people will be no less vulnerable to COVID-19 complications in the months […]
Maximising your medical aid?
Are you making the most of your medical aid benefits? Did you know that all medical aides must cover the costs of a number of common chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol and asthma. These are known as Prescribed Minimum Benefits conditions or “PMB conditions”. This applies whether or not you are on a […]
Antibiotics?
Cold and flu symptoms such as runny nose, cough, sore throat and muscle aches and pains are caused by viruses. The body’s immune system will clear viruses causing cold and flu symptoms in 3 to 5 days in most cases. Antibiotics are only useful against bacteria, not viruses. Furthermore, bacteria must be sensitive to that […]
Is HRT safe?
After many years of controversy, reviews of medical studies are showing more balanced and positive results for women who need Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) to manage menopausal symptoms. Generally, healthy women with menopausal symptoms are more likely to benefit than suffer from risks associated with HRT, especially if under 60 years of age. And the […]
Weight Management
How do we actually lose weight? Excessive weight: a modern epidemic Nearly 50% of adults in the developed world suffer from overweight or outright obesity and South Africa is on par with countries such as the USA and the UK, with up to 40% of women suffering from obesity. About 1 in 4 boys and […]