Medical Aid for Dependants Over 21 Years of Age
Medical schemes group main members and dependants according to certain criteria. You may not have to be blood relatives but
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Differences Between Osteoarthritis And Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis is the medical term for inflammation of the joint. It is felt as pain, seen as swelling and often
Read moreJoining A Medical Aid After 35 Years Of Age
In the ideal world we would all have medical aid cover from the time of our birth. Unfortunately this is
Read moreHeartburn Is A Symptom, Not A Disease
We all experience heartburn at some point or the other in life. It is a burning sensation that we feel
Read moreRingworm Skin Infection Is Not A Worm
Ringworm is a common term throughout the world to describe a type of fungal infection of the skin. But it
Read moreA1C Testing For Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is a worldwide problem and it is becoming more common in South Africa. Early diagnosis and intervention is
Read moreMedical Aid For Pregnancy And Childbirth
Consulting with a private gynaecologist and having a baby in a private hospital is expensive in South Africa. Depending on
Read moreTermination of Pregnancy (Induced Abortion)
What is an induced abortion? Termination of pregnancy means removal or expulsion of the developing foetus from the mother’s womb
Read moreDuration of Pregnancy and Trimester Symptoms
How long is pregnancy? Pregnancy spans for 40 weeks and is often said to be 10 months. Actually pregnancy lasts
Read morePancreatitis (Inflamed Pancreas)
What is pancreatitis? Pancreatitis is a medical condition where there is severe abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting due to
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