My battle with multiple myeloma
Janet Widelko was shocked when the strange foaming she’d noticed in her urine turned out to be a symptom of a rare form of cancer.
Abnormal Mammogram – what now?
Dr Lucienne van Schalkwyk, Specialist Breast Surgeon at Mediclinic Sandton brings us some insight into what an abnormal mammogram could mean.
Treatment options for the most common cancer in men
When detected early, there is a 90% cure rate for prostate cancer. Discover more about the importance of screening – and the treatment options available.
Why is breast cancer in young women on the rise?
Although breast cancer in young women is rare – it is often undiagnosed until it’s too late. Don’t ignore that lump, even if you’re under 35, say oncologists.
‘We focus on hope’
Cancercare oncology social worker Emerentia Esterhuyse explains her role in a cancer patient’s journey.
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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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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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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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Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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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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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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We monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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All about cervical cancer [infographic]
Cervical cancer is the second-most-common cancer among South African women. How does it develop? Are you in danger? How can doctors help manage your risk?
Your prostate cancer questions answered [infographic]
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in South African men. Are you at risk? How often should you be tested? Does your lifestyle play a role? Are there signs to look out for?
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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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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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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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 world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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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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Breast cancer – Your FAQs answered [infographic]
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women worldwide. What are its symptoms? Are you in danger of contracting this disease? And what can you do to change your lifestyle to manage your own risk?
Skin cancer risk factors and symptoms [infographic]
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in South Africa. How does it occur, and who is most at risk? Are there different types? Is it possible to self-test? What can doctors do to test for early warning signs?
Spot the difference: Early warning signs of sun damage
Yes, you need to look for changes in your moles but change is also about noticing when new spots pop up and whether that spot is a mole or not. Dermatologist Dr Karen Ordemann answers some frequently-asked questions.
FAQs: Stem Cell Donation – a match made in medicine [infographic]
If you’d like to add ‘saved a life’ to your bucket list items, you can. It only takes 10 minutes to register as a stem cell donor, and the actual donation process is safe and relatively pain-free. Here we answer some frequently asked questions about stem cell donations.
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