Is a mastectomy required or are there other options for breast cancer?
Breast cancer is a treatable disease and early diagnosis significantly improves the survival rate. Many women now have the option of preserving their breasts. Dr Mariza Tunmer, a specialist radiation oncologist at the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre, explains non-surgical treatment options.
Colorectal cancer, know the symptoms
Colorectal cancer is the fourth most prominent cancer in South Africa and the sixth most lethal. Dr Mariza Tunmer, a specialist radiation oncologist at the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre, explains what we should know.
A guide to the benefits and limits of radiology tests
Radiology plays a major role in medical care as it allows patients to be diagnosed and treated for disease and injuries without having to undergo explorative surgery just to see inside the body. Diagnostic radiologist Dr John-Henry Corbett, of Van Dyk & Partners based at Mediclinic Bloemfontein, takes us through the benefits, advancements and risks.
Cervical cancer: Risks, preventative measures, and treatment by stages
Cervical cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer affecting SA women. Yet too many women have questions: what is your risk, how does it develop, and how is it treated? Mediclinic pathologist Dr Izak Loftus explains.
These five health screenings for women could save your life [infographic]
Some of the cancers that most often affect women are breast, cervical, colon, endometrial and lung cancers. Knowing what you can do to detect them early (when they are small and easier to treat) is crucial.
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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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Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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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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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 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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Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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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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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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HPV symptoms and effects may differ between men and women
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in South Africa, with roughly 80% of sexually active people infected with a strain of HPV at
Is there an age limit to get the HPV vaccine?
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections responsible for more than 90% of cervical cancers in women and anal cancers in men and women.
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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 has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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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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Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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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 jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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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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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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When, how, and how often you should perform a testicular self-examination
With regular self-examinations, testicular cancer can be caught early and effective treatment is possible.
The big 5 cancers in men
The best way to minimise your cancer risk is also the easiest: get proactive. Start here.
Lessons in love – and cancer
Having survived cancer four times, Mediclinic patient, Lauren Segal was inspired to write a book about her experience – and recovery. She tells us more.
Melanoma: know the facts
We have a complicated relationship with a particularly powerful universal life-force: the sun. Understand it well, and it keeps us healthy and vibrant; abuse its power and its radiation can lead to a particularly pernicious form of skin cancer called melanoma.
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