Newsroom
Featured
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.
All news
June 7, 2024
The Importance of Food Safety
At Busamed, we understand that food safety is a cornerstone of good health. On World Food Safety Day, we emphasize the importance of safe food practices not only within our facilities but also in the broader community.
May 20, 2024
Surgery for Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism is a disorder characterised by the excess production of parathyroid hormone secondary to overactivity of the parathyroid glands. Primary hyperparathyroidism results from autonomous production of parathyroid hormone from abnormal parathyroid glands.
May 17, 2024
Long Term Effects of Unmanaged Hypertension
It's crucial to manage hypertension effectively through lifestyle changes, medication, and regular monitoring to reduce the risk of these serious long-term complications, says Busamed’s Dr Anish Ambaram.
May 13, 2024
Physiological Changes During Pregnancy
During pregnancy, a woman's body undergoes a series of physiological changes to support the developing foetus and prepare for childbirth. These changes affect various body systems, including the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, and musculoskeletal systems. Understanding these changes is essential for managing the health and well-being of the mother during pregnancy, says Khumbu Hlatswayo, Acting Maternity Unit Manager at Busamed Harrismith Private Hospital.
April 30, 2024
Understanding Haemophilia
This World Haemophilia Day, Busamed would like to share important information that could save lives on this rare genetic disorder.
April 15, 2024
New Busamed partnership delivers hope
A vision has become a reality through a new public-private partnership that will see Busamed contribute meaningfully through arthroplasty surgery.
April 4, 2024
A deep dive into Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
Busamed Cardiologist Dr Andrew Asherson explores this revolutionary heart procedure
April 3, 2024
Understanding Autism
This Autism Awareness Day we celebrate each individual with autism adding a unique hue to the vibrant spectrum of humanity.
March 27, 2024
Learning About Maternal Conditions
There are many conditions related to pregnancy worth learning a little more about for your safety and the safety of your baby. Busamed Maternity Unit Manager: Sibongile Mokoena shares some valuable information on anaemia.
March 22, 2024
World Head Injury Awareness Day: “More Than My Brain Injury”
Head injury is a devastating condition that can cause major psychosocial complications. Many people suffer serious brain injuries that are largely viewed as inconsequential, but in reality such injuries cause devastating impairments that destroy lives just as effectively as injuries that are considered more severe.
March 15, 2024
Healthy Aging and Osteoarthritis
Are you one of 500 million people worldwide with osteoarthritis ? Can you share any tips on managing the joint pain, stiffness and reduced range of motion? Well, I am dispensing self-care tips and therapeutic measures, to give you the confidence, in managing the symptoms and improving your mobility.
March 12, 2024
Glaucoma: Safeguarding Your Vision
Glaucoma, often referred to as the silent thief of sight, is a group of eye conditions that can lead to irreversible vision loss and blindness. Understanding this condition is crucial, as early detection and treatment can significantly impact the preservation of vision.
March 5, 2024
How to Support Someone With Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people around the world. It can be a difficult condition to live with, as it can cause intense feelings of fear, worry, and panic. If you know someone who is struggling with anxiety, there are many things you can do to support them. In this blog post, we will explore some practical ways you can help a friend or loved one with anxiety.
February 19, 2024
HPV: Who Should Be Vaccinated and Why?
Human Papilloma Virus is a sexually transmitted infection that causes cervical cancer. There are multiple genotypes, but 70% of all cervical cancers are due to HPV type 16 and 18. They are also implicated in causing Anal, Oropharyngeal, Vulvar, Vaginal and Penile cancers. HPV causes a spectrum of disease – with anogenital warts being caused by Genotypes 6 and 11.
February 19, 2024
SGRT: A New Frontier in Radiation Therapy
Paving the way for innovative treatment technology in South Africa, Busamed Hillcrest Oncology Centre recently unveiled the first in-bore Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) machine at the hospital. Invented by Vision RT, Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) is a contact-free technology that uses 3D cameras and computer vision to help ensure radiation therapy is delivered safely to cancer patients. SGRT is a rapidly growing technique that uses stereo vision technology to track patients’ surfaces in 3D, for both setup and motion management during radiotherapy.