Spasticity
Spasticity is a condition in which certain muscles are continuously contracted. This contraction causes stiffness or tightness of the muscles and may interfere with gait, movement and speech. Spasticity is
Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)
Social anxiety disorder is the fear of being in the company of unfamiliar people, scrutiny by others in a social situation, or a fear of embarrassment, humiliation and/or ridicule. What
Smallpox
Smallpox is an infectious disease that no longer occurs naturally. What is smallpox? Smallpox is a virus from the Orthopoxvirus family. The disease comes in various forms, each identified by
Sjögren’s syndrome
Sjögren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disorder in which immune cells attack and damage the glands that produce tears and saliva. Definition Sjögren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disorder in which immune
Sickle cell anaemia
Sickle cell anaemia is an inherited blood disorder, characterised by episodes of pain and chronic anaemia. What is sickle cell anaemia? Normal red blood cells are shaped like a biconcave disc
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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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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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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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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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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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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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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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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Shin splints
Shin splints refers to the pain experienced in the lower shinbone. Shin splints refers to the pain experienced in the lower shinbone Shin splints are not only confined to the
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Shaken baby syndrome is a severe form of head injury that occurs when a baby is shaken forcibly enough to cause the baby’s brain to rebound (bounce) against his or
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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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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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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 nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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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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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Seborrhoeic dermatitis is an inflammatory scaling of the scalp, face and sometimes other areas of the body. Summary Seborrhoeic dermatitis is an inflammatory scaling of the scalp, face and sometimes
Rickettsia
Rickettsia (tick bite fever) is a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks. What is rickettsia (tick bite fever)? Rickettsia (tick bite fever) is caused by a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks.
Psychosis
Psychosis is a severely abnormal mental state, usually characterised by loss of contact with reality. Summary Psychosis is an abnormal mental state characterised by loss of contact with reality. Psychosis
Protein-calorie malnutrition
Protein-calorie malnutrition is called kwashiorkor. Alternative names Protein energy malnutrition, kwashiorkor, protein malnutrition What is protein-calorie malnutrition? Protein-calorie malnutrition is called kwashiorkor. The name ‘kwashiorkor’ is said to come from
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