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Bush Radio chats to Dr Hoosain about the trend of early-onset cancer – particularly in younger people.
Whilst it is unclear why early-onset cancer cases are increasing, emerging hypotheses suggest that “biological age” in younger populations is outpacing chronological age due to environmental exposures. According to a prominent study, “Global trends in incidence, death, burden and risk factors of early-onset cancer from 1990 to 2019 are projected to increase by 31% and 21% in 2030 respectively." This demands risk management programmes and access to health education for younger people.
WHO alarmism, alcohol science and the lamppost problem – Winemag
In 2018, a much-quoted research paper on alcohol burden appeared in one of the most influential medical journals, The Lancet. It formed the basis of the WHO’s rather alarmist statement that there is “no safe level of alcohol use”. The research was [...]
Wine and sulfur headaches – debunking the myth – Winemag
In former times, sulfur got a bad rap due to its association with volcanoes and the smell of rotten eggs. In the food industry, sulfur – most commonly in the form of sulfur dioxide (SO₂, a sulfite rather than a sulfide) – is widely used as an antioxidant and preservative, effective against a broad range of spoilage bacteria and fungi. Not only that, it is also generated in the human body as part of the metabolism of amino acids and serves as a messenger for physiological functions such as heart muscle recovery and anti-inflammatory effects. This already makes claims that it has negative health effects rather tenuous.
Dr. Fatima Hoosain se kragtige onderhoud op Die Groot Ontbyt
Van vrese vir heksery tot stilte gewortel in skaamte, het sy ontrafel hoe stigma diagnose en behandeling vertraag – veral in minderbevoorregte gemeenskappe. Haar oproep tot deernisvolle, kultureel sensitiewe sorg herinner ons daaraan dat begrip die eerste stap na genesing is.
Bush Radio speaks to Dr Hoosain about everything to do with breast cancer; and all the different conversations being had around the disease, and the treatment thereof
Dr Hoosain speaks about treatments and screenings, and how these have developed and evolved. She also talks about some of the stigmas that still exist around breast health and how conversations around breast health should be normalised. The full interview is available to listen to here.
Cape Town TV has a conversation about early detection to save lives and boobs!
An in-studio conversation with Cape Town TV about the importance of early detection to save lives. The full interview is available to listen to here.
Events
42nd Annual Medical Congress (Medical Association of Namibia)
Pre-registration is compulsory.Click here to register. Registration fees (21 & 22 July 2023) N$ 2,000 - MAN MembersN$ 3,100 - State doctor (non-member), NPPF & NMS membersN$ 4,100 - Private doctor (non-member)N$ 1,500 - Interns / Registered Nurses / Physiotherapists / Occupational [...]
Breast Cancer Talk at Creation Wines, Hermanus on 22 OCTOBER 2022
On Saturday, 22 October 2022 Dr Justus Apffelstaedt will be talking about "The evolution of genetics in breast cancer" at Creation Wines, Hermanus. For more information and ticket sales, please email Carolyn Martin at carolyn@creationwines.com. Proceedings will go towards the [...]
