Here’s What You Need To Know About TB
Despite multiple visits to the GP, blood tests, and trial medications, it took six months to receive a conclusive diagnosis of TB. While the disease usually affects the lungs, it can also affect other parts of the body, and, in Taryn’s case, it affected her...
What Are The Signs Of Glaucoma In Children?
Glaucoma develops when the optic nerve, which transmits visual information from the eye to the brain, is damaged. Increased pressure in the eye, known as intraocular pressure, is often the source of this damage. As a result, the patient's vision gradually deteriorates, eventually leading to...
STDs THAT CONDOMS DON’T ALWAYS PREVENT
In light of STD/Condom Week (10 - 16 February), Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality healthcare explores the various Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) condoms may not protect against, and the steps individuals can take to protect themselves and their partners....
FEBRUARY IS LOVE YOUR HEART MONTH
In light of February being Heart Month, Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality healthcare, reminds all South Africans to focus on the sobering fact that heart disease is still among the leading causes of death in men and women, and take precautionary measures to...
COMMON DISEASES CHILDREN CAN CONTRACT AT SCHOOL
It’s back to school! According to Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality healthcare, it is important for parents to be aware of the common diseases and health ailments that can be transmitted in a school setting and to take necessary precautions to protect their...
CAN A SORE THROAT BE SOMETHING SERIOUS?
According to Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality healthcare, most sore throats are harmless, but severe symptoms can make breathing difficult....
What Is ICD-10?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What is the ICD-10? [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The ICD-10 is an international coding system used by healthcare administrators and clinicians worldwide. ICD is an acronym for the International Classification of Diseases, a classification system governed by the World Health Organisation since 1948. ICD-10 is the tenth revision of this...
How Long Does Alcohol Stay In Blood For?
Knowing how long alcohol stays in your blood is not only important. But it can even get you out of potentially dangerous situations. The way our bodies metabolise alcohol has been a hot topic for years. But it is difficult to pinpoint exactly how long alcohol...
Health insurance: save on medical costs in 2022
Medical insurance is a more affordable cover option compared to medical aid. The idea of medical insurance is fast becoming popular in SA....
Your guide to better sleep
Ditch the idea of being super-human and just go to sleep. Okay, so it isn't exactly that simple, but the new culture of being able to do everything and operating on minimal rest is gaining criticism all around, as it should. ...