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Problems with digestion and non-specific stomach pain are some of the most common complaints that patients present with to their general practitioner. Although not well known among many patients, Crohn’s and Ulcerative colitis are two of the most common types of Inflammatory bowel disease, which are caused by chronic /long term inflammation of the digestive…

Medical Group, Keystone Radiology, says Covid-19 restrictions and fears around general health and safety have drastically reduced the number of women who came for breast cancer screening during October, which is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness month. Every October, the world celebrates this important event, where women are reminded to go for regular screening as…

Join Keystone Medical this month in creating awareness around this common health condition. Diabetes explained Diabetes is a chronic condition known by the characteristic of elevated blood sugar levels. (1). There are two main types of diabetes: Insulin is the hormone that controls how much sugar (also known as glucose) is released into your cells…

On face value, your feet touch the ground whenever you are standing, walking or running. Our feet are extensions of our legs, which help move you. Our feet are the foundation of our bodies, which means keeping your feet healthy, keeps you healthy. In our lifetime, the average person walks approximately 160,000 kilometres. But all too often, we do not place…

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers, among South African women. 1 in every 25 women is likely to be diagnosed, with breast cancer in their lifetime. Doctors are encouraging women to go for regular screenings because early detection helps with treatment. Dr Pieter Henning, a radiologist at Keystone Medical joined us to…

Understanding why your annual mammogram should be a pleasant experience. Mammography and Early Breast Cancer detection are two synonymous concepts. For many years there has been a negative stigma connected to the term “Mammography”. For some patients, due to a previous terrible screening experience and for¬¬ others due to the unfortunate news of malignancy found…

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers, among South African women. 1 in every 25 women is likely to be diagnosed, with breast cancer in their lifetime. Doctors are encouraging women to go for regular screenings because early detection helps with treatment. Dr Pieter Henning, a radiologist at Keystone Medical joined us to…

Thank you to SABC News for the feature of our Mobile Breast Cancer Screening Unit. Our unit is currently located in George until the 14th October 2020 and contains a state-of-the-art digital mammography system and well as breast sonar modalities.

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers, among South African women. 1 in every 25 women is likely to be diagnosed, with breast cancer in their lifetime. Doctors are encouraging women to go for regular screenings because early detection helps with treatment. Dr Pieter Henning, a radiologist at Keystone Medical joined us to…

The thyroid A butterfly-shaped, endocrine gland located in the front of the neck just below the Adam’s apple. It collects iodine from the bloodstream and further produce hormones that are important for growth and energy metabolism of the body.8 After collecting iodine from nutrition, the iodine fuels the thyroid to produce thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine…