Gut reaction: How gut health affects your wellness
It isn’t just about digestion. Scientists refer to your gut as your second brain because it affects your overall physical and mental wellness too.
Adult ADHD: Your questions answered
Adult ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) can be a chronic, costly and debilitating disorder with far-reaching effects on your life – and your family’s. Here’s how treatment can transform your life.
Seeing eye to eye: The impact of cornea donors
Two patients are on the mend thanks to innovative care and the generosity of cornea donors. You can help too.
The story behind 30 years of Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt
Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt is established and well recognised as a top quality medical facility in the Northern suburbs of Cape Town. The hospital is also proud of the pleasing modern
Are your gut bacteria making you sick? [infographic]
Your gut bacteria play a role in more bodily functions than you might imagine. How do you know if your gut – or microbiome – is making you sick? And what makes your microbiome healthy?
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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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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Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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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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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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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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How to promote good cholesterol (and lower the bad) [infographic]
‘Cholesterol is a difficult subject,’ says Dr Karlien Bezuidenhout, a GP at Mediclinic Hoogland. ‘For instance, while high total cholesterol is often associated with obesity, some overweight people have low
How to prevent a heart attack – according to science
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) ranks as the number one cause of death worldwide. More specifically, coronary heart disease (CHD), which includes heart attacks, affects South Africans at an alarming rate of
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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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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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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 world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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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 corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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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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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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Hormone imbalances in men
Hormone imbalance is not a female-specific phenomenon. Many hormonal imbalances are caused by external factors, such as stress, trauma, viral infections or hormone medications.
Don’t ignore these unusual signs of potentially serious conditions
Fatty deposits around your eyes? Skin discolouration? Pale nails? Here are a few symptoms you should get checked out – even if they seem insignificant.
Different kinds of migraines and what they mean
More than one in seven people suffer migraines, which are considered the third most common health condition in the world. Painful and debilitating, they often lead to absenteeism, anxiety and even depression. Dr Zafar Iqbal, a neurologist at Mediclinic Muelmed, describes the different kinds of migraines and what they mean.
Good dog: Meet Honey – the diabetes dog trained to save her master’s life
Duncan and Honey could be any other boy and his dog, playing on the beach. But she also accompanies him to school, sleepovers, even the movies.
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