Don’t delay your mammogram
Your best defence against breast cancer is to detect it early. Don’t delay your routine mammogram due to Covid-19, or other, fears.
When did you last have your prostate checked?
Your best defence against prostate cancer is to detect it early. Don’t delay routine screening tests, such as a Prostate-specific Antigen (PSA) blood test.
Don’t delay routine screening tests
You can now consult your doctor for routine cancer screening tests, such as mammograms and colonoscopies at all Mediclinic hospitals.
The genius of robotic surgery – The da Vinci Robotic Surgical System
The da Vinci Robotic Surgical System has revolutionised surgical options in SA, providing life-saving surgeries to patients battling cancer and other debilitating conditions.
Under your skin: How melanoma grows
Melanoma is the most common malignancy in the world, affecting men and women of every skin colour. Here’s how it develops.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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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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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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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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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout 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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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 prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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Treatment options for the most common cancer in men
When detected early, there is a 90% cure rate for prostate cancer. Discover more about the importance of screening – and the treatment options available.
Why is breast cancer in young women on the rise?
Although breast cancer in young women is rare – it is often undiagnosed until it’s too late. Don’t ignore that lump, even if you’re under 35, say oncologists.
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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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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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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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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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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in 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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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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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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‘We focus on hope’
Cancercare oncology social worker Emerentia Esterhuyse explains her role in a cancer patient’s journey.
All about cervical cancer [infographic]
Cervical cancer is the second-most-common cancer among South African women. How does it develop? Are you in danger? How can doctors help manage your risk?
Your prostate cancer questions answered [infographic]
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in South African men. Are you at risk? How often should you be tested? Does your lifestyle play a role? Are there signs to look out for?
Skin cancer risk factors and symptoms [infographic]
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in South Africa. How does it occur, and who is most at risk? Are there different types? Is it possible to self-test? What can doctors do to test for early warning signs?
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