New Approach could be game changer for Hypertension compliance
Many approaches have been explored in recent years to make life easier for patients living with chronic conditions One such novel approach is siRNS – small interfering RNA with a long half life The benefit of a new therapeutic siRNS called zilebesiran administered subcutaneously – in treating high blood pressure is currently in a phase […]
Updates on Cold water Immersion -what to know- from the Arctic University of Norway
Immersion in cold water has a major impact on the body- Elevates the heart rate and has positive effects on brown adipose tissue Exposure to cold water or cold air appears to increase the production of the protein adiponectin which protects against insulin resistance Repeated cold water immersions increased insulin sensitivity Numerous health and wellness […]
An update on exercise and life expectancy
Raising your VO2Max is the best way to reduce your risk of early death. Simply moving up from the lowest conditioning category to a higher one will cut your risk of dying in any given year by as much as 60 % A 2022 study in the Lancet found that the protective effect from dying […]
Doctors and Patients Interrupting each other and the IMPACT thereof
In the last 50 years the model for Physician – Patient interaction has moved from physician led – paternalistic to a partnership (Collaboration btw patient and physician). Communication is Essential . Often patients and physicians interrupt each other – What are the implications ? Interruption Definition: An act that physically interrupts the flow of conversation […]
Vitamin B12 Deficiency -all you need to know
The incidence of b12 deficiency increases with age- affects 5 % of adults older than 65 Patients can present with neuropsychiatric abnormalities-patients can have cognitive defects due to degeneration of the dorsal and lateral columns of the spinal cord Diagnosis requires a blood test- levels less than 148 pmol/l are diagnostic of deficiency dietary history […]
Monkeypox -and testing ..
Since May 2022 Monkeypox have been reported in many different countries. Timely testing with PCR is key for management and public health control measures. Presentation:Typically consists of a short prodrome , then progressive development of rash and lesions. Lesions are often in the genital region including the perianal and anal regions. What else can it […]
Women’s Health-PCOS-An Update
PCOS affects 4- 20 % of reproductive age women worldwide. No PCOS patient can have the same treatment plan. It should be highly personalised and symptom specific to tackle the disease efficiently. New approaches: Non Pharma and Pharma Non Pharma: Try to follow a nutritionally appropriate low fat diet- moderate protein (15%), Fat (30%), Carbs […]
Poor mental health across S.A
Declining mental health is the pandemic no -one expected after Covid 19.Before the pandemic mental health was already neglected with only 5% if the state’s health budget being allocated in this sector.The mental health of the younger generation has reportedly plummeted. At least 30% of patients dealing with long Covid are also dealing with mental […]
mental health tools for leaders
Nano Tools for Leaders® — a collaboration between Wharton Executive Education and Wharton’s Center for Leadership and Change Management — are fast, effective tools that you can learn and start using in less than 15 minutes, with the potential to significantly impact your success. Contributor: Adam Grant, Wharton management professor and author of Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know. […]
Screening questionnaire – if you are not sure
Screening questionnaire to determine if you need testing or not: Do you have a fever: temp 37.8 and above : 1 point Do you have a cough ? […]
