Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ADHD is a disorder characterised by three primary symptoms: hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention (difficulty focusing and sustaining attention). Summary ADHD is a disorder characterised by three primary symptoms: hyperactivity, impulsivity
Allergic rhinitis
Breathing air that contains an allergen causes allergic rhinitis, the most common respiratory allergy. It often begins around the age of two years, but the most common age when this
Presbycusis
Summary Presbycusis is the loss of hearing due to ageing. Most older people experience this common disorder to some degree. It often affects the perception of speech and soft, high-pitched
Childhood brain tumours
Childhood brain tumours are abnormal growths of tissue inside the skull. Childhood brain tumours are abnormal growths of tissue inside the skull. Brain tumours can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant
Wilms’ tumour
This is a rare type of kidney cancer also known as nephroblastoma that mainly affects children. What is Wilms’ tumour? Wilms’ tumour (also known as nephroblastoma) is a rare type
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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 nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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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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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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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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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 found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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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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Worms
‘Worms’ like roundworms, tapeworms and hookworms are wormlike parasites called helminths. They usually live in the digestive tract but some can enter the bloodstream or tissues. Summary Wormlike parasites are
Whooping cough (Pertussis)
Whooping cough is a highly communicable bacterial disease, characterised by spasmodic coughing, generally ending in a high-pitched crowing called the ‘whoop’. Summary Whooping cough is an infectious disease caused by
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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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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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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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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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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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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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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Vertigo
Vertigo is an abnormal sensation that causes you to feel as though you are spinning or moving in relation to your environment. What is vertigo? Vertigo is an abnormal sensation
Vasculitis
Vasculitis means inflammation of blood vessels, which include veins, arteries or capillaries. Definition Vasculitis means inflammation of blood vessels including veins, arteries or capillaries. Vasculitis may affect blood vessels of
Vaginal discharge
Vaginitis is infection or inflammation of the vagina. Description Vaginal discharge is a normal, healthy part of being a woman. During a woman’s reproductive years, hormonal changes result in vaginal
Traumatic Brain Injury
Head injury or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) occurs when a sudden physical assault on the head causes damage to the brain. The damage can be focal, confined to one area
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