4 common eye conditions: symptoms and treatment
Losing your vision doesn’t have to be inevitable – even as you age or have a condition that’s known to lead to vision loss. Dr Meldrick Booysen is an ophthalmologist
Should you be going for a heart screening?
You may never have had heart trouble before, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re not at risk. A Mediclinic heart specialist explains when to book a routine screening. When it
How to react when someone has a stroke
When someone has a stroke, it’s crucial to act quickly – both as a bystander on the scene and as a medical professional. The Mediclinic Stroke Project has streamlined prioritized
What exactly are heart palpitations and am I in any danger?
In some cases, heart palpitations may be nothing to worry about; however, they can be a symptom of something more serious. A cardiologist who specialises in managing heart rhythm disorders
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The only one in Africa and one of only 13 in the world, the P-I BrÅnemark Institute of Excellence at Mediclinic Morningside, specialises in facial reconstruction.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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Some of our hospitals have operating tables that can support patients of up to 370kg in weight and 2.2m in height.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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An orange has over 170 different phytonutrients and more than 60 flavonoids, providing anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour and blood clot-inhibiting effects.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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A baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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Tinnitus
If your ears are ringing right now you may have a common condition called tinnitus. Here is what you need to know.
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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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Our expert breastfeeding advice is based on the principles of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organisation.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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We use a yacht-mast design for our cabling and keep it safely wound up in our trauma pedestals to avoid any accidents.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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Some of our hospitals have operating tables that can support patients of up to 370kg in weight and 2.2m in height.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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Sleep disorders
Not getting enough sleep can leave you feeling exhausted. Read more about obstructive sleep apnoea and how it’s treated.
Lobular carcinoma in situ
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Urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine, from occasional leaking to uncontrollable wetting. Find out more about causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention. Description Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss
Chronic pancreatitis
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