I am a cancer survivor – and thriver
Cape Town artist Tania Babb has been cancer-free for 18 months. She describes how her illness and treatment journey have made her reflect on the gift of life. When well-known
Why robotic surgery is a game-changer in colorectal cancer treatment
Colorectal cancer is treatable if detected early, and various treatment options are available, including robotic surgery. A Mediclinic expert explains further. Colorectal cancer: the importance of early detection Colorectal cancer
What you need to know about early breast cancer screening
You can survive breast cancer – but the earlier you pick it up, the better your chances of making a full recovery. Two Mediclinic experts explain what you need to
PSA: The one test that can save your life [INFOGRAPHIC]
Men, be a pro and get a simple blood test for prostate-specific antigen (PSA). This one test could save your life.
My battle with multiple myeloma
Janet Widelko was shocked when the strange foaming she’d noticed in her urine turned out to be a symptom of a rare form of cancer.
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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 ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern 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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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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 world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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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Melanoma: What you need to know [INFOGRAPHIC]
Although it accounts for just 1% of skin cancer cases, melanoma causes the vast majority of cancer-related deaths. Find out why, what the signs are and if it can it be prevented in the infographic below.
Could you have a melanoma?
Melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer that begins in cells known as melanocytes. Early detection could save your life.
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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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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in 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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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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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 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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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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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 corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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What to expect from your first mammogram [INFOGRAPHIC]
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in South African woman and a mammogram is vital for early detection.
The ins and outs of scopes: the 6 scopes you need to have this year
Better known as scopes, endoscopies are vital tools in preventing, detecting and treating numerous diseases and injuries.
How to prepare for a mammogram study
Dr Liezel Davel, from Mediclinic Midstream provides a practical and useful guide to what to expect when you are scheduled for a mammogram study.
Abnormal Mammogram – what now?
Dr Lucienne van Schalkwyk, Specialist Breast Surgeon at Mediclinic Sandton brings us some insight into what an abnormal mammogram could mean.
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