Incontinence and physiotherapy
That little bit of urine that escapes when you sneeze or cough is just a side effect of having babies or ageing, right? Not at all. An expert explains the link between incontinence and physiotherapy in women.
HPV vaccine pros and cons
The human papilloma virus (HPV) is a common infection that can lead to cervical cancer when it’s transmitted sexually. A vaccine is available to prevent HPV infection. Here’s what you should know before getting the HPV vaccine.
How fertility treatments have evolved
Fertility treatments have come a long way from folk and medicinal remedies in the 17th century to the first experimentation with artificial insemination in the mid-19th century. We look at the latest research.
Managing PCOS, a syndrome on the increase
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is becoming more common in South Africa and globally, affecting as many as one in 10 women. Women are experiencing irregular periods, sub-fertility and miscarriage, excess facial hair and fatigue, weight gain and abdominal pain – to name a few PCOS symptoms.
A journey with endometriosis
In 2014 Valencia Kippie, a 41-year-old mother from Cape Town, finally got the answer to a question she’d been asking doctors for more than 12 years: What’s wrong with me?
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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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Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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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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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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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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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 baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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Fertility myths and facts
Battling to conceive? We reveal the truth behind some commonly held beliefs about fertility.
Pregnancy and medication
Carrying another life means you need to be careful of what you’re ingesting, especially when it comes to medication. Dr Leneque Lindeque, an obstetrics and gynaecologist at Mediclinic Highveld in Mpumalanga, talks us through what’s safe to take during pregnancy and what you should avoid.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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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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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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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 did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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FAQs: High-risk pregnancies
If your doctor tells you your pregnancy is high risk, don’t be alarmed. It simply means you (or your baby) may have an increased chance of risk and your doctor just wants to make sure you get special attention during your pregnancy to keep you both safe.
Your sexual health
Dr Marlene Wasserman, also known as Dr Eve, is an internationally acclaimed sexual-health consultant and therapist. The pressures of a busy lifestyle and demanding jobs are taking their toll on
Pelvic organ prolapse in women
Pelvic organ prolapse in women is common and results in discomfort and dysfunction. Summary Pelvic organ prolapse is a common condition in women. It results in discomfort and dysfunction. It
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