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Healthcare Matters 

 

Leading Experts Interviewed 

 
Part of Idai Makaya's private healthcare promotional work involves writing Medical and Healthcare articles and interviews for a number of magazines and newspapers. These editorials all feature interviews with some of Britain's leading Doctors and Surgeons - and some of their patients.
 
The articles and interviews below have appeared in various newspapers and magazines running Idai's "Healthcare Matters" interview series.
 
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Ironman on a Mission (PDF)

 

In this newspaper and magazine article Idai Makaya speaks to an inspirational young man who nearly lost his life in a dramatic skiing accident, then returned after a long, painful rehabilitation and set himself the toughest physical challenges of his life.

 

Multiple Miscarriages - What Everyone Needs to Know (PDF)

 

In this newspaper and magazine article Idai Makaya speaks to an expert consultant about the management and treatment of recurrent miscarriages. This is a very sensitive (but important) subject which everyone needs to be aware of. Because this condition can potentially affect any family - and because many sufferers of multiple miscarriages experience a great deal of anxiety, apprehension and isolation - this information needs to become more familiar to all of us.

 

Back Pain - A Case Study (PDF)

 

In this newspaper and magazine article Idai Makaya outlines the case of a woman whose back pain took extraordinary measures to correct - and this case study more or less covers all the possible interventions which may be used to correct serious back pain, when all else fails.

 

Cutting Edge: Bladder Replacement Surgery (PDF)

 

In this newspaper and magazine article Idai discusses an impressive reconstruction technique for treating bladder cancer and he also speaks to the recipient of a reconstructed bladder. In addition, Idai interviews the pioneering surgeon who developed the 'Neo Bladder' reconstructive technique. This is 'cutting edge' stuff!

 

Hip Problems - Prevention & Treatment (PDF)

 

In this newspaper and magazine article Idai Makaya speaks to a specialist Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon about hip pain - looking at its causes, prevention and treatment. Hip and knee problems are often interlinked - and are among the most common health problems treated in hospitals. The information covered in this interview is essential knowledge for everyone.

 

Pelvic Pain - Could You have Endometriosis? (PDF)

 

In this newspaper and magazine article Idai Makaya promotes Endometriosis Awareness Week by uncovering the ins and outs of this sometimes debilitating health condition which causes pain and sometimes infertility in many women.

 

Advances in the Management of Prostate Cancer (PDF)

 

In this newspaper and magazine article Idai Makaya speaks to a Specialist Urologist and Prostate Cancer Researcher about advances in the management of Prostate Cancer. It is believed that all men who live long enough will show prostate abnormalities of some sort - so this is information well worth knowing.

 

Gastric Banding - Is it Ever Necessary? (PDF)

 

In this newspaper article Idai Makaya speaks to a surgical expert about Weight Loss Surgery - it's relevance, importance and effectiveness. Key to the debate is how to identify if someone is actually a good candidate for this type of surgery, as well as which surgical procedures would suit various patient types.

 

Can Type-Two Diabetes be Cured? (PDF)

 

In this newspaper and magazine article Idai Makaya discusses the issue of 'curing' type two diabetes with two specialist Hospital Consultants.

 

Arthritis of the Knee - Is it an issue just for the Elderly? (PDF)

 

In this newspaper and magazine article Idai outlines the important facts around Osteoarthritis of the Knee and speaks to a surgical expert about what this condition means to people of different ages and genders.

 

Bowel Cancer - What Everyone Needs to Know (PDF)

 

In this newspaper and magazine article Idai Makaya outlines the important facts around the ever-increasing prevalence of Bowel Cancer and and speaks to an expert on what our options really are when it comes to the prevention or treatment of Bowel Cancer.