Sleep disorders
Normal sleep is when people achieve a state of inactivity and are unaware of their environment. It is usually uninterrupted and assists to rejuvenate the mind, but sleep disorders alter
Paget’s disease of bone
Paget’s disease of bone was first described by Sir James Paget in 1846. It is a rare disease affecting only 2-3 percent of the population over 60 years. It is
Acute pancreatitis
Introduction Acute pancreatitis is regarded as a medical emergency and refers to inflammation of the pancreas. It is characterised by a sudden onset of severe abdominal pain radiating to the
Rhesus incompatibility
The Rhesus, or Rh factor is an inherited blood group protein, or antigen found on the surface of red blood cells. If your red blood cells express Rh (D), you
Headlice
Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) are about the size of a sesame seed, and can easily be seen, although they hide quickly when exposed to light. Head lice (Pediculus humanus
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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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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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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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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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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Kartagener’s Syndrome
A chronic lung disease which is a rare genetic disorder of the cilia of the lung cells, which are absent or abnormal and unable to move in the full syndrome.
Human papillomaviruses (HPVs)
HPV is a very contagious sexually transmitted infection. The most common way to get HPV is by skin-to-skin contact during oral, vaginal or anal sex with someone who has HPV.
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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 install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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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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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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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 trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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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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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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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 nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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Facial nerve palsy
Facial nerve palsy usually refers to a fairly sudden onset of weakness of one side of the face. The cause is unknown, possibly viral, and most cases clear up within
Mal de Barquement syndrome
A little-known disorder of balance, causing an illusion of continuing movement, lasting weeks or months, even years. Summary A little-known disorder of balance, causing an illusion of continuing movement, lasting
Adenomyosis
Adenomyosis is a medical condition of the uterus (womb) where glands (adeno), that usually appear in the endometrium (lining of the uterus), occur deeper in the muscle layer (myo). It
Analgesic nephropathy
Summary An analgesic is any medicine intended to relieve pain (any painkiller). Painkillers present no danger for the majority of people when taken at the recommended dosage. Analgesic use is
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