The A-Z of Disease: Recent Episodes
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Skin eczema or atopic dermatitis is an inflammatory condition characterized by dry, itchy or reddened skin. According to Faith Agneta, a skin eczema survivor, there are several ways of coping with this skin condition, and the most important is to understand and manage the triggers, including heat, dry or cold air, dust mites, mould, fragrance or stress. She had this conversation with Rose Mukonyo in this episode.
Every child has openings in the abdominal wall that close before or immediately after birth. A hernia will develop if these normal openings do not close allowing the intestines or other organs to push through them. They may occur in both children and adults and are classified according to where they are located that is the umbilical (belly button) and inguinal (groin) hernias. In this episode with our reporter Rose Mukonyo, Dr Peninah Musyoka, a Pediatrician at Machakos Children’s Clinic expounds further.
When a young baby between the ages of 0-4 months cries for no apparent reason for more than three or four hours a day, three or more days a week may be having colic. Doctors do not yet know the cause of colic, but it may be due to digestion problems or sensitivity to something in the baby’s milk that the mother ate or the formula. Rose Mukonyo discusses Colic in this episode with Dr Peninah Musyoka, Pediatrician, at Machakos Children’s Clinic.
There are various effects of screen time on young children and the stages of development key among them being speech delay. Our reporter Rose Mukonyo discusses this with Dr Peninnah Musyoka, a Pediatrician at Machakos Children’s Clinic
Acute Kidney Injury in newborn babies can be defined as the abrupt cessation or diminution of kidney function. This condition can be prevented by making sure that the mother breastfeeds in the early hours of birth to activate the kidney function. Our reporter Rose Mukonyo speaks to Dr Peninah Musyoka, a paediatrician at Machakos Children's Clinic on this condition and how it can be managed and prevented.
Cervical cancer is a malignant tumour of the cervix, the lowermost part of the uterus. It can be prevented by PAP Smear screening and HPV vaccine. In this episode, our reporter Rose Mukonyo discusses more on this with Dr. Vincent Oyiengo, a gynaecological oncologist.
October is breast cancer awareness month and one way of management is through surgery. Operations used to treat breast cancer may include removing the breast cancer (lumpectomy), removing the entire breast (mastectomy), removing several lymph nodes and removing both breasts. Rose Mukonyo discusses this with Dr George Orera, a surgeon, in this episode.
Data shows that almost 75 per cent of the world's antibiotics are used on farm animals to prevent illness in low welfare conditions. This worsens the superbug crisis which could result in 10 million deaths per year by 2050. This is because farm animals, human beings and the environment are interconnected in one health. In this episode, Rose Mukonyo engages Dr Victor Yamo of World Animal Protection in this conversation.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and in this episode, our reporter Rose Mukonyo takes us through some important facts about breast cancer from a pathologist's perspective in discussion with Dr Ancent Kituku, a pathologist and an adjunct faculty at USIU.
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness and death. As a result of drug resistance, antibiotics and other antimicrobial medicines become ineffective and infections become increasingly difficult or impossible to treat.
In this episode, our reporter Rose Mukonyo discusses AMR with Dr. Bernard Wambulwa, an Infectious Disease Pharmacist.
Over the years palliative care has been associated with terminal illnesses with a number of people associating it with death. But this is not the case as a good number of those seeking palliative care after suffering life-threatening diseases improve their livelihoods and even get better. Palliative care is very important in patients suffering from diseases like cancer hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, liver cirrhosis, kidney failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, HIV, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis among others. In today's episode Faith Kutere speaks to The Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association (KEHPCA) Director David Musyoki on importance and reception of palliative care services in Kenya.
Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease that is caused by the Hepatitis B virus which is easily spread by exposure to infected bodily fluids which may include infected blood products, having unprotected sex, and from mother to child through pregnancy, birth and nursing. This can be prevented by vaccination. In this episode, Rose Mukonyo discusses more on this with Dr. Peninah Musyoka.
Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. Hepatitis A is preventable by vaccine and spreads from contaminated food or water or contact with someone who is infected. The symptoms include fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite and low-grade fever. This condition clears up on its own in one or two months. In this episode, Rose Mukonyo discusses this topic with Dr. Peninah Musyoka.
Food allergy is an immune system reaction that occurs immediately after eating a particular food. The cause of such food allergies is usually unknown and the symptoms may include hives, digestive problems, or swollen airwaves. In today's episode which is a continuation of our previous episode, our reporter Rose Mukonyo discusses food allergies with Dr. Peninah Musyoka.
foreign substances, commonly called allergens, which are harmless to most people. This causes symptoms that can range from just annoying to possibly life-threatening. Common allergens include some foods, dust, plant pollen, and medicines. In this episode, which will be the first in this series of discussions on allergies, our reporter Rose Mukonyo discusses with Dr. Peninah Musyoka, what brings about allergies to human beings and how to manage them.
Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral infection causing an itchy, blister-like rash on the skin. It is highly contagious to those who haven't had the disease or been vaccinated against it. The most characteristic symptom is an itchy, blister-like rash on the skin. Chickenpox can be prevented by a vaccine and treatment usually involves relieving symptoms, although high-risk groups may receive antiviral medication. In this episode, our reporter Rose Mukonyo discusses this condition with Dr. Peninah Musyoka, a Pediatrician at Machakos Children’s Clinic.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection spread through inhaling tiny droplets from the coughs or sneezes of an infected person. It mainly affects the lungs, but it can affect any part of the body, including the abdomen, glands, bones, and nervous system. Our reporter Rose Mukonyo discusses with Dr. Peninah Musyoka, a Pediatrician at Machakos Children’s Clinic on how TB affects children and how to manage it.
Gallbladder stones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can vary in size and number and may or may not cause symptoms. People who experience symptoms usually require gallbladder removal surgery. Symptoms include acute abdominal pain, yellowness of skin and eyes, and sometimes fever. Our reporter Rose Mukonyo discusses this condition with Dr. Ancent Kituku, a Consultant Surgical Pathologist.
Cervical cancer occurs in the cells of the cervix which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. Various strains of the high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted infection, play a role in causing most cervical cancer. In this episode, Dr. Ancent Kituku, a Consultant Surgical Pathologist discusses more on cervical cancer hosted by our reporter Rose Mukonyo.
Malnutrition is when a person's diet does not provide enough nutrients or the right balance of nutrients for optimal health. It includes undernutrition, overweight, obesity, and resulting diet-related non-communicable diseases. In this episode, our reporter Rose Mukonyo discusses this with Dr. Peninah Musyoka, a Pediatrician at Machakos Children's Clinic.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach; the esophagus. This backwash can irritate the lining of your esophagus. This happens in both children and adults. Our reporter Rose Mukonyo discusses this condition with Dr. Peninah Musyoka, a Pediatrician at Machakos Children's Clinic.
Urinary tract infections are one of the leading conditions in children and may cause a burning effect when the child is passing urine, pain, and urgency with urination, blood in the urine, abdominal or pelvic pain, fever, and vomiting. Dr. Peninah Musyoka, a pediatrician at Machakos Children’s Clinic explains more on UTIs in this episode with our reporter Rose Mukonyo.
Adenoid Hypertrophy is the unusual enlargement of the adenoid tissue which is located in the upper airway between the nose and the back of the throat. This enlargement occurs most commonly in children under the age of 5 and may occur with or without any infection. Dr. Peninah Musyoka, a Pediatrician at Machakos Children’s Clinic discusses more on this condition with Rose Mukonyo.
We discuss World Prematurity Day, celebrated on Wednesday 17th November 2021. This is a day that provides an opportunity to call to attention the heavy burden of death, disability, the pain and suffering that preterm birth causes. This day focuses on initiatives to increase awareness, reach, and engagement about the issues of preterm birth, preterm survival, and optimal development of preterm to reach their potential. It is also a chance to talk about solutions focusing on high-impact but low-cost solutions such as Kangaroo Mother Care. In this new episode, Rose Mukonyo discusses with Dr. Peninah Musyoka, a Pediatrician at Machakos Children's Clinic on prematurity.
Neonatal Sepsis is a blood infection that occurs in an infant younger than three months old. This can be seen in the first week of life. There are a variety of infectious agents that can lead to sepsis. In this episode, Rose Mukonyo discusses this topic with Dr. Peninah Musyoka, a Pediatrician at Machakos Children's Clinic.
Breast cancer is curable when discovered in good time before spreading to other parts of the body. In today’s podcast, our reporter Rose Mukonyo will be discussing with Dr. Gavin Orangi, the Oncology Coordinator at Makueni Referral Hospital Cancer Unit on breast cancer in stage four and how a patient is managed.
Sickle cell anaemia is a blood disorder that is usually inherited, that causes red blood cells to contort into a sickle shape. This shape makes it difficult for them to pass through the blood vessels and cause pain. In today's episode, our reporter Saada Hassan talks with Dr. Fred Okinyi, the Chairperson of the Sickle Cell Federation of Kenya about sickle cell anaemia.
Since the first case of COVID-19 was reported, children were least affected, but with the new variants, reports have shown that children are getting more and more affected with most of them exhibiting signs and symptoms unlike before. In this podcast, Rose Mukonyo discusses with Dr. Peninah Musyoka, a Pediatrician, on Covid in Children.
One in four deaths globally can be attributed to thrombosis, a condition that is both treatable and preventable. Thrombosis occurs when a blood clot develops in a blood vessel and can often lead to life-threatening conditions such as a heart attack or stroke. In this episode, Rose Mukonyo will be speaking to Dr. Henry Ddungu, a Hematology Consultant at Uganda Cancer Institute, who will shed more light on this topic.
Dr. Elly Odongo is a Gynecological Oncologist with over 20 years of experience in clinical practice and programmatic leadership of public health initiatives
He specializes in diagnosing and treating cancers of the female reproductive tract among women, girls, and children.
In today's episode, Dr. Odongo speaks to our reporter Faith Kutere about Ovarian Cancer in children, in relation to a two-year-old girl who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at 8 months old.
Heart conditions are among the leading causes of death around the world. World Heart Day is celebrated each year on September 29th with the aim of sensitizing people on the dangers involved and what actions need to be taken to prevent death from heart conditions. On this podcast, Rose Mukonyo discusses heart conditions with a focus on children with Dr. Peninah Musyoka, a pediatrician at Machakos Children’s Clinic.
Food poisoning is an illness caused by food or water which is contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites or toxins. Once one ingests these contaminated substances, signs of an infection may start within a short duration of time, usually one to eight hours. Rose Mukonyo will be having an in-depth discussion on this with Dr. Peninah Musyoka.
Atopic dermatitis is a skin condition that causes rashes that may appear on the hands, legs, knees and other parts of the body. Our reporter, Rose Mukonyo speaks to Dr. Peninah Musyoka, a Pediatrician at Machakos Children Clinic on this condition.
Pneumonia is a form of acute lower respiratory tract infection that affects the lungs, especially the alveoli which are small air sacs, which are filled with air when a normal person breathes in. It is one of the leading killer diseases among children and even adults. Our reporter Rose Mukonyo discusses pneumonia with Dr. Peninah Musyoka a pediatrician at Machakos Children Clinic.
In this A-Z of Disease Podcast, we continue to discuss diseases that affect children during the cold season. In this new episode, Dr. Peninah Musyoka, a Pediatrician in Machakos will be speaking to our reporter Rose Mukonyo on Bronchiolitis.
Asthma is a disease whose actual cause if not fully understood and it is believed to be genetic or inherited from parents with asthma or exposure to some environmental factors which may cause coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath. Our reporter Rose Mukonyo speaks to Dr. Peninah Musyoka, a Pediatrician at Machakos Children Clinic who expounds more on asthma.
World Breastfeeding Week is commemorated on the 1st week of August (1st - 7th) each year and this year's theme is Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility. In this podcast, we are discussing HIV and Nursing Mothers, how they should breastfeed their babies and why it is important to do exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months. Our reporter, Rose Mukonyo is discussing with Stella Mutinda, a nutritionist in Machakos Level 5 Hospital and Dr. Peninah Musyoka, a pediatrician at Machakos Children Clinic.
In the A-Z of Disease Podcast, we continue to discuss diseases that affect children during the cold season and in this new episode, Dr. Peninah Musyoka, a Pediatrician in Machakos will be speaking to our reporter Rose Mukonyo on bronchiolitis.
There are common diseases that affect people especially children during the cold season. In this series of episodes, Rose Mukonyo will be speaking to a pediatrician in Machakos County Dr. Peninah Musyoka who will discuss what causes these diseases in children, the symptoms and how to manage. She will explain various diseases which will include pneumonia, asthma, diarrhea, bronchiolitis. In this first episode, she will discuss common cold.
Dr. George Orera, a breast cancer surgeon talks to Rose Mukonyo about breast cancer surgery as one option in breast cancer management. In this discussion, Dr. Orera is discussing signs and symptoms of breast cancer, self-examination, the role of a surgeon in breast cancer management as well as the options available.
Breast cancer has various management options. Dr. Mohammed Ezzi, an oncologist is discussing with Rose Mukonyo in today's podcast on the A - Z of disease by differentiating the different modes of management for a breast cancer patient which include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, at what stage each is required, and much more.
In our A-Z of Disease Podcast series, we discuss breast cancer management. We explore different options that patients have, and we take this discussion with different specialists. In this podcast, Dr. Daniel Somba is discussing with our reporter, Rose Mukonyo on breast cancer from a radiologist's perspective on how to make a diagnosis, the options available, as well as the dos and don'ts that breast cancer patients need to know when asked to do tests among other aspects.
Dr. Andrew Owuor on similarities between TB and COVID-19 symptoms in an interview with Dr. Mercy Korir.
Dr. Mercy Korir and Dr. Andrew Owuor conversing on differentiating asthma and COVID-19 symptoms.