Breathing difficulties in children can range from a mild chest tightness or discomfort when breathing in or out to respiratory distress, which is a medical emergency. Children are not always able to explain what they are experiencing, therefore it is essential to know what to look

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common eye condition affecting the middle part of the vision, primarily in people older than 50 years. The condition causes damage to the macula resulting in progressive visual loss.. Age-Related Macular Degeneration (the formal diagnosis is H35.3 - Degeneration of

Hyperlipidemia, also known as hypercholesterolemia or high cholesterol, is one of the 26 chronic diseases included in the PMB regulations. Hypercholesterolaemia qualifies as a PMB condition if the total fasting cholesterol level is >5mmol/L. The treatment of hypercholesterolaemia is specified in the algorithm in the Regulations. The algorithm

Designated Service Providers (DSPs) are healthcare providers that have agreements with medical schemes to diagnose, treat and care for their members for PMB conditions. DSPs are also called network providers in some cases. When a member uses a DSP for a PMB condition, the account