#AskLwanda
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
The DIFFERENCE between ASKING your doctor what is wrong and simply telling her which medicine to prescribe.
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are a few things that guarantee treatment success. The most important one is the patient history. It's more important to know the how, whe...
Antihistamine syrups/ tablets and their side effects
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is about the correct and intended use of antihistamines. We consider brand names like Allergex, SleepEze, DPH, Benylin, Cipla-Actin...
medical aid waiting period
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first thing you want when you get permanent employment with benefits is to get a medical aid. You've always hated your teeth and now you can final...
Levels of care in healthcare
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Patients want to have easy access to healthcare. The clinic/ pharmacy/ hospital should be in close proximity to the private residence. More importantl...
Private (hospital) Practice
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In South Africa there are state (or government) hospitals and then there area private hospitals. Society generally has the opinion that private health...
Who & What are specialist doctors?
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Often patients are confused by a doctor referring them to another doctor. Why does this happen? Does it mean you made a bad decision going to the firs...
Optometrists are NOT doctors
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak about the common translation of the word optometrist to eye doctor. This is probably okay in layman terms but it is concernin...
AskLwanda on KNR talking Alzheimer’s Disease
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We look at the definition of AD and it’s signs and symptoms.
AskLwanda on UWFM talking about the COVID vaccine side effects
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Social Media has made it seem like the majority is not vaccinating. The benefits of vaccines far outweigh the occurrence of side effects. Sev...
AskLwanda on TruFM - How do vaccines work?
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Immune System Many ask what it is that happens after you inject a vaccine. How exactly do vaccines work? What is immunity and for how long does it...
World Autism Awareness Day 07/04/2021
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. There i...
#AskLwanda on KNR: looking at ADD/ ADHD treated with Ritalin or Concerta
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We look at the definition of the neuro-developmental disorder called ADD & ADHD focusing on the top 3 symptom groups of inattention, hyperactivity...
#AskLwanda on KNR: medicine and side effects
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look at the general link between diseases and medicines. Who comes up with different disease conditions for humans because it...
#AskLwanda on KNR: all you need to know about your medical aid
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look at the definition of medical aid and highlight that it is medical insurance. This means all submitted claims are according to ...
#AskLwanda on KNR: COVID19, difference between the rapid test & the lab test. Also, role of vitamins & the immune system.
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at why the government chose to go with the more expensive and invasive COVID19 lab test instead of using the cheaper & le...
UWFM interview with Pastor & the BEE team on the use of Dexamethasone for COVID19
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
#Dexamethasone IS NOT a vitamin. #Dexamethasone IS NOT a cure for COVID-19. #Dexamethasone DOES NOT prevent COVID-19. #Dexamethasone IS NOT a vaccine....
TruFM interview with Reggie Solani on readiness of SA for COVID19 and lockdown
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we try to answer some of the basic questions. We also analyze the numbers from China and Wuhan city. What is corona virus? What ...
UWFM interview with Pastor and the BEE team on readiness of South Africa for COVID19
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is COVID19? Should we be scared that a KZN patient has been confirmed as positive and that there are up to 10 close contacts for this singl...