Is that a rash, or is it psoriasis?
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that presents as red, itchy, scaly patches of abnormal skin. Unfortunately it’s often misdiagnosed by patients. We asked expert advice from a Mediclinic dermatologist.
Tips to find a botox therapist
If you’re keen to address your cosmetic confidence issues by indulging in some Botox treatments or by getting fillers, here are five top tips to bear in mind when choosing the therapist who’ll administer the treatment – especially if they’re not a medical doctor.
Save your skin this summer
These valuable tips, websites and apps will help you enjoy South Africa’s beautiful sunny days responsibly.
Be sun smart [infographic]
The summer holidays are here and we’ve got you covered. Even though some vitamin D is good for you be careful of spending too much time in the sun without protecting your skin.
Your hands can indicate other health issues
Because your hands are the most exposed parts of your body, they endure a lot! The hands are also excellent indicators of problems elsewhere in the body. Dr Jacques du Toit, a dermatologist at Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt helps explain those ailments.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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 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 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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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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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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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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Book an annual checkup with your GP and if necessary, he or she will send you to the appropriate specialist.
What exactly is psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a common skin condition that continues to baffle doctors – here are some basic questions answered.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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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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We use the internationally recognised Oxford Vermont Network to keep our neonatal critical care units at the forefront of paediatric medicine.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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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 corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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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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A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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