Free – A breast cancer survivor story
Anneke Landman was fit, healthy and young – shocked by her sudden cancer diagnosis. Here’s how she beat the disease.
Don’t ignore these unusual signs of potentially serious conditions
Fatty deposits around your eyes? Skin discolouration? Pale nails? Here are a few symptoms you should get checked out – even if they seem insignificant.
Fight back: Xolani Gwala’s battle with colon cancer
Xolani Gwala’s colon cancer diagnosis left him facing some serious questions: Why now? Why me? And can I beat this?
Essential health screenings for women
Health screenings for women become more important as you age, not less. Here’s how to pre-empt potential medical problems with a proactive approach PAP SMEAR ▶ To test for human
What happened next: melanoma
In 2005, Melissa Taylor was told she had melanoma – and that it was so advanced, there was next to no hope of survival. This is the remarkable story of how she was saved by a breakthrough cancer treatment.
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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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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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Our radio-translucent theatre beds enable X-rays to be taken on the spot, without having to move the patient or disturb the procedure.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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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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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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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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What happened next: skin cancer
A married mom of two shares how being diagnosed with advanced skin cancer during both her pregnancies taught her to view challenges as opportunities to grow When An Bakkes talks
Is your skin covered?
You may think you’ve got things covered – but skin protection is about more than just slapping on a bit of sunscreen. Don’t turn the page, we’re talking to you.
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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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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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 have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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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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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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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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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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What happened next: brain tumour
Paul Revington is a fit and active professional sports coach. When he began experiencing unexplained headaches, he chalked them up to work stress. He was wrong It was December 2016
HPV vaccination: Your second best defence
HPV is the virus that causes cervical cancer – the second most prevalent cancer among women after breast cancer. Over 99% of all cervical cancers are caused by persistent infection of high-risk types of HPV. We chat to two Mediclinic experts about who should be vaccinated, when and why.
The HPV vaccination process
HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is a viral infection that can cause cervical cancer. Although sexually transmitted, penetrative sex is not required – the virus can also be transmitted through skin-to-skin genital contact.
3 Things you need to protect yourself from sun damage
Dermatologist at Mediclinic Milnerton, Dr Karen Ordemann, tells you what to put on your list of protective summer gear, as well as the role UPF plays in protecting you from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Ophthalmologist at Mediclinic Durbanville Dr Burnet Meyer explains the role of UV protection and polarisation when it comes to choosing sunglasses.
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