Incontinence and physiotherapy
That little bit of urine that escapes when you sneeze or cough is just a side effect of having babies or ageing, right? Not at all. An expert explains the link between incontinence and physiotherapy in women.
Could you have a stomach ulcer?
We look at the causes and treatments of stomach ulcers.
HPV vaccine pros and cons
The human papilloma virus (HPV) is a common infection that can lead to cervical cancer when it’s transmitted sexually. A vaccine is available to prevent HPV infection. Here’s what you should know before getting the HPV vaccine.
New local discovery to prevent cardiac arrest in athletes
The recent discovery of the CDH2 gene that causes sudden cardiac arrest in young people and competitive athletes means a disease that was previously difficult to diagnose, often manifesting in sudden death, can now be screened for.
Concussions: don’t lose your head
Concussion is a very common, often under-diagnosed and previously misunderstood condition – and sport seems to be an important cause of it.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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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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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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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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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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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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Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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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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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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Look again – Transorbital surgery innovation
With a groundbreaking new technique, certain brain tumours can now be removed through the eye socket, radically speeding up recovery. These two women experienced it.
GORD: More than indigestion
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease isn’t just heartburn or bad indigestion. We asked a Mediclinic gastroenterologist to explain exactly what this disease is.
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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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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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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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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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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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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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Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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Ringworm: what you need to know
We look at this common fungal skin infection and how to treat it.
World-class treatment for thyroid eye disease
We look at the world-class treatment options available in South Africa for thyroid eye disease.
Impetigo: the most common skin infection at school
School and daycares are great for socialising, learning and play, but one of the drawbacks is that infections are quickly passed around. We look at one of the most common skin infections in children: impetigo.
Blurred lines? What you need to know about cataracts
Cataracts is a correctable condition, easily remedied with a routine procedure. An ophthalmologist explains.
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