Pseudogout
This is a type of crystal disease with deposition of calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystals within the joint and joint cartilage. Summary In pseudogout, calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) crystals collect in
Prickly heat
Prickly heat (heat rash) is a skin rash which appears in response to a child being very hot. Summary Prickly heat is also called heat rash. It is a skin
Pressure sores
Pressure sores (bedsores) are ulcers caused by unrelieved pressure on certain areas of skin. Alternative names Bedsores, pressure ulcers, decubitus ulcers What are pressure sores (bedsores)? Bedsores are ulcers of
Pre-eclampsia
Pre-eclampsia is a pregnancy-specific disease defined as new development of hypertension, accompanied by substantial proteinuria in the second half of pregnancy. Summary Pre-eclampsia is a pregnancy-specific disease defined as new
Post-Polio Syndrome
What is Post-Polio Syndrome? Post-Polio Sequelae (PPS) are the ‘sequel’ to having had polio. It occurs in as many as 76% of survivors of both paralytic and non-paralytic polio some
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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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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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 hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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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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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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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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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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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Polymyositis
What is polymyositis? Polymyositis is a rare inflammatory muscle disease that causes varying degrees of muscle weakness. The disease has a gradual onset and may occur in childhood or later
Plantar warts
Plantar warts are caused by the human papilloma virus. They grow into the sole of the foot and can cause pain. Definition Plantar warts are hard, tough, horny growths that
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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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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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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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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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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Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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Pink Eye
Pink eye (conjunctivitis) is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, a membrane covering the inner eyelid and front of the eye. Description Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is
Pharyngitis
The medical term for a sore throat is pharyngitis, which means ‘inflammation of the pharynx’. Description Pharyngitis (sore throat) is an inflammation of the pharynx or throat – the area
Parasites
A parasite is an organism that lives in or on another organism and in the process harms this organism. Description Parasites are organisms which live in or on another organism
Neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma is the most common cancer of infancy, with a median age of onset at 20 months. It is also the fourth commonest cancer in childhood (after leukaemia and lymphoma).
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