Diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes, has become so common that diabetic kidney disease (nephropathy) has leapt ahead of high blood pressure as the leading cause of kidney failure in much of the world. Kidney failure is a serious matter: The kidneys’ job is to filter waste products and excess fluids from the blood circulating through […]
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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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“As we get older, men have certain problems that they’re going to want to see their primary care physician about and probably a urologist,” says Richard Jadick, D.O., a urologist at Piedmont Physicians Group. “Most of these problems are easily dealt with, but sometimes they reveal things that need further investigation.” 1. Erectile dysfunction It’s important
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The Urology Hospital was a sponsor to the joint 5th WONCA Africa & 20th SA National Family Practitioners Conference that was held from 18 – 20 August 2017 at the Protea Hotel Manor, Hatfield, Pretoria. The scope of the conference was on upstream issues involving heath care in Africa and South Africa. It was very
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Each year on Mandela International Day (18 July)individuals are ask to make a difference in their communities. Everyone has the ability and the responsibility to change the world for the better, and Mandela Day is an occasion for everyone to take action and inspire change.
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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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Urology Hospital was invited to present at the Transnet in Johannesburg at a Men's Health Day arranged for their staff members. Our doctor presented on STDs, Testicular Cancer and Prostate Cancer.
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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 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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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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