Infantile colic
Colic is paroxysms of intense crying, increased muscle tone and difficulty in consoling the baby, which occur particularly towards evening. What is colic? Colic is a topic surrounded by myths
Teeth grinding and clenching
The tendency to grind teeth has generally been linked to tense and unhappy circumstances. In 1931 the term bruxing was introduced to designate the gnashing and grinding of the teeth
Hypothermia
Hypothermia occurs when the body's temperature falls below 35°C. What is hypothermia? Hypothermia occurs when the body's core temperature drops below 35°C. A state of severe hypothermia is reached when
Huntington’s disease
Huntington's disease (HD) results from degeneration of brain cells in certain areas and causes uncontrolled movements, loss of intellectual faculties and emotional disturbance. Description Huntington's disease (HD) results from genetically
Sensory processing disorder
Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a neurological disability. Summary Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a neurological disability. The brain is unable to correctly process information from the senses. The senses
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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We monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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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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A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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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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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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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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Hodgkin’s disease
Lymphomas are cancers that develop in the lymph system, part of the body's immune system. Lymphomas are divided into two general types: Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's Summary Lymphomas are cancers
Nasal polyps
Nasal polyps are abnormal overgrowths of nasal mucosa, which may be found in the nose cavity, or in the paranasal sinuses. Polyps may be single or multiple. Causes Nasal polyps
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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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Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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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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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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We monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
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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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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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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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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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Herpetic whitlow
Herpetic whitlow is a viral infection caused by the Herpes simplex virus. Alternative names Whitlow. The symptoms of herpetic whitlow are sometimes referred to as 'periungual lesions' or lesions around
Hernia, Hiatus
Hiatus hernia occurs when the upper part of the stomach moves up into the chest through a hole in the diaphram. Description A hiatus hernia occurs when the upper
Henoch-Sch
Henoch-Schönlein purpura is a type of vasculitis, which preferentially affects small blood vessels of the skin, joints, gastrointestinal tract and kidneys. Alternative names Anaphylactoid purpura, Henoch-Schönlein vasculitis What is Henoch-Schönlein
Heat rash
Heat rash is a skin rash which appears in response to the child being very hot – in fact he or she may be too warm. Summary Heat rash is
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