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Rheumatoid Arthritis: A disease affecting all age groups

The age of onset can significantly influence the course of the disease, its symptoms, and the type of treatment required explains Busamed’s Dr Amritha Budhoo.

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February 24, 2021

Dr Kurt Schlemmer – On hearing

According to the South African Hearing Institute, in South Africa about 7.5% of school children suffer from varying degrees of hearing loss. Dr Kurt Schlemmer from Busamed Hillcrest Private Hospital explains what hearing is, how it works and some of the technological advancements to improve your hearing.

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February 9, 2021

Gestational diabetes mellitus

Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that develops for the first-time during pregnancy.

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February 5, 2021

Busamed Modderfontein Private Hospital – Announcement of First Baby born in the New Maternity Unit.

The 29th of January 2021 marked a milestone for the Busamed Modderfontein Private Hospital. It is with great pride and joy that we welcomed the birth of baby Atlegang Usame Nathi Segone, the first-born baby within our facility.

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February 3, 2021

Back and Neck Pain

Back and neck pain are common conditions that affect people in the middle to advanced ages. Dr Coceka Mfundisi Neurosurgeon at Busamed Modderfontein Private Hospital discusses the possible causes and symptoms as well as what to expect when seeking medical treatment for back and neck pain with a neurosurgeon.

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February 1, 2021

An Overview of Cancer

Cancer is an abnormal growth of cells with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body. Abnormal cell growth is known as a tumour which could either be cancerous or non-cancerous (benign).

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January 2, 2021

Patient Notice – 2 January 2021

The rapid spread of COVID-19 around the world, including the Republic of South Africa, requires us to constantly review and evaluate all measures that we have in place to combat the pandemic and to meet the pressure that the second surge of cases has presented.

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December 15, 2020

Are you at risk of Skin Cancer?

The Busamed Modderfontein Private Hospital Oncology unit shares some information related to skin cancer as well as some sun safety tips to avoid skin damage this summer.

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January 23, 2019

Expansion

Busamed Hillcrest Private Hospital Adding hybrid
ot anticipated to be ready by March 2018.

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January 23, 2019

Pelvic pain clinic

Do you suffer from chronic pelvic pain?

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January 23, 2019

Intensivists

Busamed Hillcrest Private Hospital is the only private hospital to have 2 intensivist on site everyday.

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January 11, 2019

Busamed Hillcrest Oncology Centre: Keeping at the forefront of technology

Busamed Hillcrest Private Hospital in association with Hopelands Cancer Centre is proud to announce the upgrade to the Halcyon 2.0.