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Description High blood pressure is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease. Blood pressure is determined both ...
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Description Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks itself, causing chronic joint inflammation. While it primarily affects joints, it can also cause inflammation of organs as the disease gets worse. People with...
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Why is non-disclosure investigated? Open enrolment forms a cornerstone of the Medical Schemes Act 131 of 1998 (the Act), directed at preventing risk selection by medical schemes, and allows for any eligible person to join any open medical sc...
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Description Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the world’s most common neurological diseases. Nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are surrounded by a layer of protein called myelin. This layer protects the nerve and helps electrical sig...
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Council for Medical Scheme accreditation: Process to renew or apply Healthcare advisers need to apply and renew their Council for Medical Scheme (CMS) accreditation online at https://www.medicalschemes.com/AccreditationPortal ...
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Third party injuries are incidents where a third party was responsible for the injury and therefore maybe liable for medical expenses, such as a motor vehicle accident (MVA). Any amount recovered from a third party or from the Road Accident Fund f...
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Description Mental health disorders comprise a broad range of diagnoses, with different symptoms. However, they are generally characterised by some combination of abnormal thoughts, emotions, behaviour, and relationships with others. Examples...
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Description Addison's disease is an endocrine or hormonal disorder that occurs in all age groups and affects men and women equally. Addison's disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormone cortisol and, in some ca...
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1. Where can I get the Momentum App? The Momentum App is available from the App Store, Google Play or the AppGallery. 2. How do I register on the Momentum App? Select “Register” On the next page select “SA citizen” if you are a South Africa...