http://www.702.co.za Talk Radio 702 - The Podcasts en-us 2006 17 March 2010 2 702webmaster@702.co.za Professor Harry Seftel and cardiologist Dr Eric Klug spoke about the different kinds of heart disease including coronary heart disease and how to prevent them. They also talked about heart failure and how it manifest; symptoms of heart disease which include cough and palpitations, as well as reversible and irreversible risk factors. Also on the show was a discussion on whether there is any connection between chest pains and stomach discomfort, whether exercise can give rise to abnormal heart beat rate, and rheumatic heart disease and the chances of it recurring as one gets older. 17 March 2010 Professor Harry Seftel and Emeritus Professor of Nephrology Tony Meyers spoke about the different types of kidney problems including kidney failure and the prevalence rate across the globe. They also explained why hypertension is considered the most common cause of kidney failure, nephritic syndrome and how to manage it in order to avoid a relapse, and what you can do if your kidneys are sore when you wake up in the morning. Also under discussion on the show was whether a urinary tract infection can cause kidney problems, types of food suitable for good health, as well as the importance of having your kidneys checked regularly. 10 March 2010 Professor Harry Seftel and podiatrist Andrew Clarke spoke about common foot problems including cracked heels and how they manifest. They also talked about how wearing high heel shoes can lead to a chronic foot problem, whether over-weight people are more likely to suffer from cracked heels, and what you can do if you have burning feet. Also discussed on the show was fasciitis and what you can do with it if prescribed orthotics are not working, the average recovery time for a bunion operation, as well as the connection between peripheral neuropathy and chronic foot pain. 04 March 2010 Professor Harry Seftel and Head of Human Genetics at Wits Professor Arnold Christianson spoke about the different types of conditions that have a genetic component like Down Syndrome, and how they manifest. They also talked about how fast Huntington’s disease spreads, whether colon cancer is hereditary, and places where one can get tested for Clijsters Syndrome. Also on the show is a discussion on the accuracy of screening tests done on pregnant women to establish whether there is any risk of a foetus having Down Syndrome, as well as a normal treatment regime for a Fragile X syndrome. 24 February 2010 Professor Harry Seftel and eye specialist Dr Nikcy Welsh spoke about different eye diseases and treatment options available. Much focus was on cataracts due to the aging process and various safe procedures for removing them. They also spoke about macular degeneration which affects the retina and causes loss of central vision, other eye conditions discussed included floaters, dry eyes, eye irritations and blood red eyes. 17 February 2010 Professor Harry Seftel, specialist physician Dr Stan Lipschitz and CEO of the National Osteoporosis Foundation of South Africa Tereza Hough spoke about osteoporosis - how common the disease is; how it develops and treatment options available for it. They also spoke about the risk factors which include alcohol, lack of exercise and drugs, as well as the disease’s prevalence in different ethnic groups. Also discussed was how a diet plays a role in preventing osteoporosis and the importance of calcium and Vitamin D in this regard. They also talked about other options available for you if osteoporosis drugs like Fosomax are not working and whether there is any link between poor hydration and osteoporosis. 10 February 2010 Professor Harry Seftel and medical oncologist Dr Devan Moodley spoke about the different types of cancers and their causes, which include alcohol and obesity. They also talked about the importance of early detection in arresting the development of cancer, whether non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is hereditary, and how secondary smoking contributes to the onset of cancer. Also discussed on the show was the vaccination to prevent the progression of human papillomavirus which causes cervical cancer, the relationship between stress and cancer, and whether high testosterone levels increase the risk of having cancer. 03 February 2010 Professor Harry Seftel and palliative medicine specialist Dr Debbie Norval spoke about palliative care and how it improves the lives of patients who are suffering from terminal illnesses which include HIV/AIDS and Alzheimers. They also talked about how hospice care is rendered, the role players involved in taking care of patients at the hospice, and the role that emotional counseling plays in preparing a family. Also on the show was a discussion on the symptoms shown by patients who are suitable for hospice care, whether a stroke patient can be taken care of at a hospice, as well the stage at which one should contact a hospice for help. 27 January 2010 Professors Harry Seftel, Emeritus Professor of Nephrology Tony Meyers and Transplant Surgeon Professor Russel Britz spoke about the different types of organ transplants and possible complications. They also spoke about the benefits of a liver transplant, safety of corneal transplant and whether a single kidney can affect one’s life span. They also talked about the role of a surgeon in the organ transplantation process and explained how the match is made between a kidney donor and a recipient. Also discussed on the show was the waiting period for a kidney as well as whether HIV patients are eligible to donate organs. 20 January 2010 Professor Harry Seftel and dermatologist Dr Robert Weiss spoke about different types of skin disorders such as inflammatory skin disorders which include a range of rashes and lesions that cause irritation and inflame the skin. They also spoke about viral skin problems and bacterial skin problems. 13 January 2010