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Patient Resources

  • What does the BMD scan entail?

    What does the BMD scan entail?

    in Bone Mineral Density, Bone Resources, Patient Resources, Screening Resources

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  • Know your risk: Osteoporosis awareness and prevention

    Know your risk: Osteoporosis awareness and prevention

    in Bone Resources, Patient Resources

    Osteoporosis is silent. Until it’s not. This brochure helps you spot the warning signs before a fracture changes everything. Learn about modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors, take the IOF One-Minute Risk Test, and explore prevention strategies that go beyond diet and exercise. Whether you’re over 50, caring for ageing parents, or managing chronic conditions, this guide offers actionable steps to protect your future.

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  • Serve up bone strength: Nutrition and bone health throughout life

    Serve up bone strength: Nutrition and bone health throughout life

    in Bone Resources, Patient Resources

    From toddlerhood to your golden years, nutrition matters. This fact sheet breaks down the “Big 3” nutrients for bone health: calcium, vitamin D, and protein. Discover how each plays a unique role in building, maintaining, and protecting your skeleton. With age-specific guidance, food sources, and lifestyle tips, this resource empowers families, educators, and health professionals to support bone health at every life stage.

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  • Three steps to unbreakable bones: Vitamin D, calcium and exercise

    Three steps to unbreakable bones: Vitamin D, calcium and exercise

    in Bone Resources, Patient Resources

    Your bones are talking — are you listening? This guide from the International Osteoporosis Foundation lays out a clear, evidence-based path to lifelong bone strength. Learn how vitamin D, calcium, and targeted exercise work together to prevent fractures, boost mobility, and protect independence as we age. With practical tips, food tables, and expert insights, it’s a must-read about bone health.

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  • What does a clinical breast examination entail?

    What does a clinical breast examination entail?

    in Breast Resources, Clinical Examination, Patient Resources

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  • What do you experience during a mammogram?

    What do you experience during a mammogram?

    in Breast Health & Cancer Screening, Breast Resources, Patient Resources

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  • 3D Breast Ultrasound Process

    3D Breast Ultrasound Process

    in 3D Scanner, Breast Resources, Patient Resources

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  • What does the thyroid ultrasound process entail?

    What does the thyroid ultrasound process entail?

    in Endocrine Resources, Patient Resources, Thyroid Health Assessment, Thyroid Resources

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  • Step by step guide to breast self-examination

    Step by step guide to breast self-examination

    in Breast Resources, Patient Resources

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    Panorama, Cape Town,
    7500

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  • Paramount Healthcare Centre, Cnr. Heliodoor & Gen. Murtala Ramat Muhammed Streets, Eros, Windhoek

  • +264 (0) 61 287 1125
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