http://www.702.co.za Talk Radio 702 - The Podcasts en-us 2006 01 February 2012 2 702webmaster@702.co.za Our medical expert tonight was pulmonologist Dr Frans Skosana and he joined Leigh for an open line. Leigh kicked off the show by asking Dr Skosana to comment about the drive to wipe out and control ten neglected tropical diseases. In the open line listener asked questions on melanoma, sore feet, getting a ganglion removed, the tests that one needs to do when they go for a checkup, tuberculosis and how we can strengthen our lungs. General Practitioner Dr Marlin McKay joined Leigh to talk about stress and the effect it has on our bodies. Dr McKay explained that there are two types of stress, there is good stress that spurs you on and motivates you and then chronic stress that can be harmful. Some of the symptoms associated with stress are headaches, loss of appetite, chest pains, high blood pressure and digestive problems. Registered dietician and nutritional scientist Jane Badham joined Leigh to talk about nutrition and long term wellness through good diet with a focus on food to give you a boost and keep you functioning optimally. Jane suggested eating when hungry, taking the time away from your computer screen to eat as well as highlighting the importance of drinking water and keeping hydrated. Urologist Dr Shingai Mutambirwa joined Leigh to talk about medical checks that one needs to do for the year. Dr Shingai spoke about tests one needs to do from pregnancy, birth, children’s milestones and puberty right through to adulthood. Errol Ballantine standing in for Leigh. Our resident medical expert Prof Harry Seftel joined Errol for an open line. Errol started the show by wishing Prof Harry happy birthday (83) and they briefly spoke about aging well and dementia which is affected by unhealthy eating habits and environment. Listeners called in and sent us smss with their medical questions on prostate cancer, inner ear problems and diabetes. Errol Ballantine standing in for Leigh. Errol was joined by our resident medical expert Prof Harry Seftel. Listeners called in and sent SMSs with their medical questions. Questions on medication and side effects came up a lot as well as the effects of alcohol on the liver, diabetes, arthritis and PCOS. Emergency services specialist Dr Charl van Loggerenberg joined Leigh to talk to us about being safe on your holiday. Dr Charl gave advice on what to do if you get bitten by a snake or insect or leaches if you are swimming in strange water. He also touched on malaria and malaria areas and travelling when you have thrombosis or a cardiac problem. Errol Ballantine standing in for Leigh. Emergency medicine specialist Dr Charl Van Loggerenberg joined Errol to talk about first aid kits and handling emergencies such as CPR. Dr Charl explained that a well-stocked first-aid kit, kept within easy reach, is a necessity. Having supplies gathered ahead of time will help you handle an emergency at a moment's notice. Travel medicine specialist and medical advisor to the Netcare Travel Clinics Dr Pete Vincent joined Leigh to chat about travel vaccinations. Dr Vincent spoke about different destinations and the vaccines one needs to take when traveling there. Pulmonologist Dr Frans Skosana joined Leigh for an open line. They spoke about HIV/AIDS and World AIDS day. Some of the questions asked by listeners who phoned in were on lung cancer, cysts in the lungs, burning feet, excessive sweating at night in children and severe ankle pain.