Group B strep and pregnancy
Found in 25% of healthy pregnant women, group B streptococcus – commonly known as group B strep (GBS) – is a bacterial infection that can spread to the baby during vaginal delivery. Mediclinic gynaecologists share some insights.
What is a sleep phase shift and what does it mean for teenagers?
A neurologist at Mediclinic explains why certain people may only fall asleep at 2am and how morning light exposure can help.
Exercising after orthopaedic surgery
Orthopaedic surgeons can repair broken bones and replace worn-out joints, but it’s up to us to walk the road to recovery. Here’s how exercise after orthopaedic surgery can help.
‘I beat cervical cancer’
Women are constantly reminded to go for regular pap smears, but may feel uncomfortable going for their check-ups. Norma Kiego put hers off because the results always came back normal and she had only ever had one partner. Then one day she started bleeding heavily and fainted at work.
Antibiotics and treating UTIs in pregnancy
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a fairly common condition during pregnancy but, left untreated, can lead to complications. At the same time, not all antibiotics are safe during pregnancy. We look at treating UTIs in pregnancy.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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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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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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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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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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Identifying Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is most commonly associated with the urge to move during periods of inactivity. Neuropsychiatrist at Mediclinic Constantiaberg, Dr Irshaad Ebrahim, explains RLS and the toll it can have on sufferers.
Prenatal testing options for genetic abnormalities
Amniocentesis used to be the most common procedure to test for serious genetic birth defects, but nowadays there are other less invasive ways to test prenatally for genetic abnormalities.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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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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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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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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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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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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The low down on meningitis
Meningitis is an illness caused by the inflammation of the meninges, the three membranes that line the brain and spinal cord. The condition occurs when fluid surrounding the meninges becomes infected.
Latest treatments for Parkinson’s disease
A degenerative brain condition, Parkinson’s Disease has no known cure. Yet there are numerous methods, both surgical and drug-based, that can effectively treat symptoms. The experts explain.
Managing childhood ADHD at school
How do you know if your child has ADHD and how can you manage it at school?
Appendicitis, the most common abdominal emergency
Appendicitis is the most common abdominal emergency, accounting for thousands of hospital admissions across South Africa annually. Every individual has a 7% to 8% lifetime chance of developing the condition, the management and treatment of which remains surgery.
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