Skin cancer: why spots may be worse than moles
A new study* shows that 70% of melanoma cases originate from new spots that appear on the skin, rather than moles that become irregular – and catching them early is your best chance of beating this fast-growing and life-threatening skin cancer.
‘Brain surgery completely cured my epilepsy’
In South Africa, epilepsy affects an estimated one out of every 100 people (Department of Health 2017 Fact Sheet citing WHO*). Neither genetic nor contagious, epilepsy is a neurological condition characterised by unusual electrical activity in the brain, resulting in seizures.
Who needs eardrum repair?
For many children who suffer from headaches, vertigo and tinnitus, tympanoplasty (eardrum repair) is music to the ears.
Diabetic retinopathy: technology improves screening to save lives
Medical advancements – including fundus cameras and artificial intelligence – offer hope for patients who may otherwise lose their sight (or even their lives) to diabetes.
What to expect from a TURBT (transurethral resection of a bladder tumour) procedure [infographic]
The procedure is designed to treat lesions on the inside lining of the bladder and non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
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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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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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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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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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A baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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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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Are you at risk of diabetes?
Intermediate hyperglycaemia (impaired fasting glucose and impaired glucose tolerance) is a ‘pre-diagnosis’ of diabetes. The good news is you can prevent Type 2 diabetes if you make considered lifestyle changes.
Do you recognise the symptoms of diabetes?
Diabetes is a condition that inhibits your body’s ability to properly regulate blood glucose levels. The International Diabetes Foundation (IDF) estimates that in 2011 there were 14.7 million adult diabetics in Africa, and that around 78% of diabetics remain undiagnosed. According to the IDF the greatest increase in diabetes is expected to be in Africa – where it is predicted that the incidence of diabetes in Africa will have almost doubled by 2030.
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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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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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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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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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Should you drink alcohol if you have diabetes?
If you’re living with diabetes, be sure to eat and plan ahead before you have a small sundowner, says a Mediclinic expert.
Type 1 diabetes in children: what parents need to know
If your child has been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, you’re not alone – about one in 500 children worldwide end up with the disorder. Paediatric endocrinologist Dr David Segal tells us what we need to know.
Breaking down breast cancer
Breast cancer sufferers are avoiding unnecessary chemotherapy through transcriptional profiling that examines the genetic make-up of their cancer.
Can your weight affect your brain?
It’s not just your waistline that suffers when you pile on excess kilograms. A Mediclinic neurologist weighs in on how obesity can influence your brain functioning too.
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