Is there a link between blood pressure and Alzheimer’s?
According to a new study, blood pressure may be one of the risk factors that make the brain more vulnerable to dementia, including the formation of brain lesions typical of diseases like Alzheimer’s. Neurologist Dr Marcelle Smith, practising at Mediclinic Sandton, explains.
Not functioning at your peak? You could have undiagnosed ADHD
ADHD is the most common psychiatric condition in South African children, and many diagnosed patients find their symptoms continue into adulthood. Here a Mediclinic psychiatrist explains the dangers of living with this undiagnosed condition, and what you can do about it.
Good vs. Bad cholesterol: how do they affect the heart?
There is a common misconception that all cholesterol is bad for you. But that’s not always true. Two Mediclinic experts offer a closer look at the various types of cholesterol, as well as solutions to prevent cholesterol-related heart attacks.
Cardiac imaging tests help prevent heart disease
A range of cardiac imaging tests has made it possible to look at – and inside – your heart without an overnight stay in hospital. Diagnostic radiologist Professor Leonie Scholtz,
Can this one test predict your heart attack risk?
High levels of C-reactive protein could indicate inflammation in your blood vessels, says a Mediclinic physician and rheumatologist.
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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 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 hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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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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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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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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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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Love Your Heart: Keep it beating against heart disease
Heart disease and strokes affect both men and women, yet most people don’t recognise how easy it is to avoid serious risk of heart disease.
Period tracker: How your menstrual cycle affects your brain, weekly [infographic]
Studies show that hormonal changes may actually alter the chemical balance in the brain and trigger some of the mood swings associated with a woman’s monthly cycle. Learn how your hormones affect your mood week-by-week and how to master your menstrual cycle.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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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 nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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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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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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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 have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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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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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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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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These five health screenings for women could save your life [infographic]
Some of the cancers that most often affect women are breast, cervical, colon, endometrial and lung cancers. Knowing what you can do to detect them early (when they are small and easier to treat) is crucial.
Gut instinct: the gut-brain connection explained
An intimately connected highway runs between our brain and gut, and the hormones generated in both these organs, which travel this biological highway, play a large role in dictating our
Do women need more sleep than men?
Do those of us with XX chromosomes need more ZZs than our XY counterparts? Sleep is essential to wellbeing. Depending on age or life stage, most people need between seven
HPV symptoms and effects may differ between men and women
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in South Africa, with roughly 80% of sexually active people infected with a strain of HPV at
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