Thrombocytopaenia
Thrombocytopaenia is a condition in which there are too few platelets in the blood. Platelets are cells which help in clot formation. The normal platelet value ranges between 150,000 to
Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine twists away from the normal midline position. As the spine is the central support of the skeleton. Summary Scoliosis is a condition
Skin cancer
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. The two most common types are basal cell cancer and squamous cell cancer. They usually form on the head, face, neck,
Samter’s syndrome
Samter’s syndrome (or Samter’s triad) is a condition that consists of the following three symptoms: asthma, nasal polyps (small growths), and a reaction against aspirin. What is Samter’s Syndrome? Samter’s
Eclampsia
Eclampsia is characterised by induced high blood pressure with seizures unrelated to epilepsy or other brain disorders or conditions. It is unique to pregnancy. What is eclampsia? The word eclampsia
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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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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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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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 hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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Mastitis
Mastitis is the medical term used for the presence of infection or inflammation or both in the breasts. The infection takes place in the parenchymal tissue of the breast. Alternative
Infertility
Infertility means not being able to get pregnant after trying for a year. About 15% of South African couples experience fertility problems. Summary Infertility means not being able to get
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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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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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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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 hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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Diabetic ketoacidosis
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a complication of diabetes. Summary Diabetic ketoacidosis is a complication of diabetes. Ketoacidosis develops when the blood becomes more acidic than body tissues due to low insulin
Short leg syndrome
Short leg syndrome refers to when one leg appears longer than the other. Summary This is either congenital in nature or is acquired through injury Discrepancy in length can be
Pancreatic cancer
World-wide, cancer of the pancreas is responsible for about five percent of cancer deaths annually. It is often referred to as the ‘silent disease’ because there are few symptoms. Description
Avian influenza (bird flu)
Bird flu, or avian influenza, is an infectious disease of birds that is caused by type A strains of the influenza virus. Summary Wild water birds are the natural reservoir
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