Faecal transplantation
Would you consider a procedure called ‘faecal transplant’? Find out how it could treat a recurring bacterial infection.
Digestive system myths – fact or fiction?
Dr Naayil Rajabally, a gastroenterologist at Mediclinic Constantiaberg, busts some digestive system myths.
What causes hernias?
What a hernia is, how it’s treated and what happens if it’s left untreated.
Gastroenteritis
It’s important to understand what causes gastroenteritis and when you need medical assistance.
Crohn’s Disease
A colonoscopy will help diagnose Crohn’s disease – this is what it is and how you can treat it.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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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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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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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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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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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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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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 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 world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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What is diverticulitis?
More than 50% of people 70 and older will have diverticulitis. Dr Cornè Kruger, a gastroenterologist at Mediclinic Durbanville talks us through this illness of the colon that can creep up on us with age.
Colonoscopy 101
Does the thought of a colonoscopy give you a bad gut feel? Fear not, it is no longer the uncomfortable experience it once was, says Dr Peter Barrow, Mediclinic consultant gastroenterologist. He tells us what to expect when it’s time to take that test.
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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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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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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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A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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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Heartburn revisited
What is the difference between heartburn and GORD? Here’s what you should know.
Relief from heartburn
Meet our expert Dr Peter Barrow, a gastroenterologist at Mediclinic’s Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre. Could my chest pain be heartburn, and is it anything to do with my heart?
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