Lockjaw
Lockjaw (tetanus) is a disease caused by the bacterium, Clostridium tetani, which enters the body through an open wound. Alternative names tetanus What is lockjaw (tetanus)? Lockjaw (tetanus) is a
Learning disabilities
Children, adolescents and adults who experience learning disabilities usually function on an average to above average intellectual level. Summary The term learning disability encompasses a wide range of specific learning
Lateral epicondylitis
Lateral epicondylitis results from any movement which places strain on the tendon, which attaches the muscles of the upper arm to the outer portion of the elbow. What is lateral
Klinefelter’s syndrome
Klinefelter's syndrome is a genetic condition in males caused by the presence of an additional X chromosome. What is Klinefelter's syndrome? Klinefelter's syndrome is named after Harry Klinefelter, the medical
Lactose intolerance
This is a condition caused by inability to digest one of the carbohydrate components of milk, specifically lactose, due to a lack of the intestinal enzyme lactase. What is lactose
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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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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Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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Mediclinic is one of the three leading private hospital groups in Southern Africa and the sixth largest private healthcare group in the world.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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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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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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Keloid
Keloids are an overgrowth of scar tissue at the site of a skin injury. Often dense, irregular and lumpy, they are usually seen on the earlobes, chest and shoulders. Alternative
Mitral stenosis
Mitral stenosis is a heart valve disorder. Summary Mitral stenosis is a heart valve disorder. It commonly occurs in people who have a history of rheumatic fever. Symptoms are controllable
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Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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Nurses can observe patients at all times as critical care units are designed like a beehive with the nurses’ station in the middle.
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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 world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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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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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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Kawasaki disease
Kawasaki disease is an acute systemic illness that causes fever and is characterised by inflammation of the blood vessels. Summary Kawasaki disease is an acute systemic illness that causes fever
Iron overload disease
Iron overload disease, or haemochromatosis, is a disorder in which the body absorbs too much iron. Alternative names haemochromatosis, iron storage disease What is iron overload disease? Iron is an
Jellyfish stings
Several kinds of jellyfish and bluebottles have venomous tentacles that can inflict painful stings. What causes jellyfish stings? Jellyfish belong to the zoological phylum Cnidaria (or Coelenterata), which are hollow-bodied
Insomnia
Insomnia is the inability to sleep, or to sleep satisfactorily, and is the most common sleep disorder. It is an important health problem that deserves serious attention. What is insomnia?
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