“I thought skin cancer was a white person’s disease”
When motivational speaker and actress Naniki Seboni ignored a small mole on her knee, she had no idea how serious the outcome would be.
Skin cancer: why spots may be worse than moles
A new study* shows that 70% of melanoma cases originate from new spots that appear on the skin, rather than moles that become irregular – and catching them early is your best chance of beating this fast-growing and life-threatening skin cancer.
Breaking down breast cancer
Breast cancer sufferers are avoiding unnecessary chemotherapy through transcriptional profiling that examines the genetic make-up of their cancer.
Could you skip chemo?
A new test is helping doctors understand the “personality” of breast cancer better – leading to earlier diagnosis and more effective treatment.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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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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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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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 hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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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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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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Causes of lymphoedema related to cancer and how it’s treated
Lymphoedema is an incurable but manageable condition that causes swelling, usually in the arms or legs. It develops when the lymphatic system – the network of channels and glands in the body that helps fight infection and remove excess fluid – is disrupted.
What causes ovarian cancer?
Ovarian cancer, which affects women’s reproductive organs, is both difficult to diagnose and difficult to treat. Here’s what you need to know about it.
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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 Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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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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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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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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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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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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Should you be screened for cervical cancer?
The cervix is a key component in menstruation and childbirth. Situated at the lower end of the uterus, it acts as a passageway to the vagina. And while changes in cervical cells over time are commonplace, some abnormalities can in fact be precursors to cancer.
What is HPV?
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common infections affecting sexually active people worldwide. And South Africa is no different.
‘I beat cervical cancer’
Women are constantly reminded to go for regular pap smears, but may feel uncomfortable going for their check-ups. Norma Kiego put hers off because the results always came back normal and she had only ever had one partner. Then one day she started bleeding heavily and fainted at work.
Back to work during cancer treatment
While cancer treatment is different for everyone, a Mediclinic oncologist gives general advice on how to cope with work during cancer treatment.
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