Why robotic surgery is a game-changer in colorectal cancer treatment
Colorectal cancer is treatable if detected early, and various treatment options are available, including robotic surgery. A Mediclinic expert explains further. Colorectal cancer: the importance of early detection Colorectal cancer
Your thyroid health: One gland, many diseases [INFOGRAPHIC]
Thyroid problems are surprisingly common, with as much as 10% of the SA population experiencing thyroid health issues.
When puppy fat becomes dangerous [INFOGRAPHIC]
Is it puppy fat, or is it time to start worrying about your child’s weight?
Metabolic syndrome [INFOGRAPHIC]
Underlying conditions like high blood pressure and obesity can jointly lead to Syndrome X – and recognising it could be a matter of life or death.
9 signs that you should get tested for type 2 diabetes right away
Type 2 diabetes often goes undiagnosed for years. Yet if left unnoticed and untreated, it can lead to serious complications such as blindness and kidney failure. Here’s what you need to know so you can act before it’s too late.
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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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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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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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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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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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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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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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Managing diabetes with technology
Two technological advances in diabetes management can help patients with type 1 diabetes avoid some of its most severe complications, PLUS give them never-before-seen insights into how lifestyle and behaviour affect the disease.
A snapshot of diabetes in SA [INFOGRAPHIC]
A snapshot of Diabetes in SA. These numbers prove why diabetes is such a big health problem in South Africa. A few scary stats…
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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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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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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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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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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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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How diabetes affects the body [INFOGRAPHIC]
The whole-body health risks of diabetes. Dr Wimpie de Lange, an endocrinologist at Mediclinic Bloemfontein, explains how uncontrolled diabetes can damage vital organs and pose other health risks.
How insulin works [INFOGRAPHIC]
Insulin is an essential hormone produced by the pancreas. A Mediclinic doctor explains how this hormone controls the glucose levels in your body.
Managing Type 2 diabetes [INFOGRAPHIC]
Managing Type 2 diabetes. Did you know that there are many lifestyle changes you can make to help you manage your Type-2 diabetes?
How to avoid diabetes complications
If left untreated, both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can lead to severe and life-threatening complications. Catch them early and your risk of these complications is reduced.
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