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Why dialysis patients often end up back in hospital

While re-admission after kidney dialysis is common, it could be because of other problems, researchers have found. Many patients end up being readmitted to hospital after dialysis. Nearly one-quarter of kidney dialysis patients admitted to the hospital are readmitted within 30 days after discharge, a new study finds. In many cases, the re-admissions are for […]

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Global Handwashing Day

Global Handwashing Day is an annual global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an easy, effective, and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives. The Urology Hospital participated in this global event by demonstrating hand washing to children at Kiddie Care Crèche in Pretoria.

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Circumcision on the rise at Africa’s only specialised urology hospital

Medical circumcision is on the rise at The Urology Hospital in SA as more males seek to minimise the risk of contracting HIV, STIs and other urinary infections. The World Health Organisation (WHO) says there is compelling evidence that male circumcision reduces the risk of heterosexually-acquired HIV infection by about 60% and recommends this procedure

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Scientists create small model of female ‘parts’ – it even has a period

Scientists say they have created a 3D replica of the female reproductive system that even has a period. Dubbed a menstrual cycle in a dish, the miniature 3-D replica includes human and rodent tissue and models of ovaries, fallopian tubes, the uterus, cervix, vagina and liver. Menstruation is the periodic discharge of blood and tissue

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Bladder matters

Illness, injury, age and medication – any of these can lead to bladder difficulties such as infection or incontinence.  CyberDoc answers questions concerning bladder matters. Q:  Urinary tract infection I have my fourth urinary tract infection in 3 years – it has been going on now for 2 weeks. The doctor put me on a five day

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Diabetes and your kidneys

When high blood sugar levels, or heavily fluctuating blood sugar levels, cause damage to the blood vessels in the kidneys, this condition is called nephropathy. As a result of this condition, the kidneys’ delicate filtering system is affected, reducing their ability to remove waste from the body. High blood pressure can increase kidney damage in

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