Heart-valve disease
Heart-valve disease refers to any condition affecting the function of any or all of the four valves of the heart. Summary Heart valve disease refers to any condition affecting the
Heart block
Heart block (AV block) is a delay or an interruption in the transmission of an impulse from the atria to the ventricles. Summary Heart block (AV block) is a delay
Head injury
A serious head injury or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs when severe blow to the head causes damage to the brain. Summary Head injury or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs
Hairy tongue
A hairy tongue results from overgrowth of the filiform papillae of the tongue – a particular type of taste bud. What is a hairy tongue? A hairy tongue is due
Ebola and other haemorrhagic diseases
Haemorrhagic diseases, such as Ebola haemorrhagic fever, are diseases that cause severe bleeding abnormalities, and are often fatal. Summary Ebola is one of the haemorrhagic fevers, a group of viral
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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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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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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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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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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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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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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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Globus hystericus
Globus hystericus is a sensation of a lump in the throat which is not associated with any specific disease state. Alternative names Lump in the throat, globus sensation Definition This
Glandular fever
Glandular fever is an infectious illness that is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. The four major symptoms are fatigue, fever, a sore throat and swelling of the lymph glands. Definition
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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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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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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Our radio-translucent theatre beds enable X-rays to be taken on the spot, without having to move the patient or disturb the procedure.
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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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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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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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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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Gilbert’s syndrome
Gilbert's syndrome is a harmless liver condition. It occurs when the pigment bilirubin is present in higher than average amounts in the blood. Definition Gilbert's syndrome is a common, inherited
Giant cell arteritis
Giant cell arteritis (also called temporal arteritis) is an inflammation of the temporal artery. Description Giant cell arteritis (also called temporal cell arteritis) is an inflammation of the temporal artery
Gestational proteinuric hypertension
Gestational proteinuric hypertension (pre-eclampsia) is a disease that complicates about five to seven percent of pregnancies. It occurs in the second half of pregnancy. Definition Pre-eclampsia is a disease that
Genital warts (condyloma acuminata)
Genital warts have been described since ancient times. The viruses that cause the warts are varieties of the human papilloma virus (HPV). Summary Genital warts are caused by a family
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