World-class Stroke Project
Emergency Medicine Manager Dr Melanie Stander explains how Mediclinic’s innovative stroke initiative is making a difference.
What is a Brain Attack?
Here’s why it’s important to act FAST if you suspect someone is having a stroke.
COVID-19 and your heart
Although most people think of COVID-19 as a respiratory disease that affects the lungs, this virus is just as likely to cause damage to your heart. A specialist explains why.
Your Pap smear: The facts [INFOGRAPHIC]
A Pap smear (cervical cytology test) is a relatively quick but essential exam for women. It’s used to test for cervical cancer on examination or to pick up pre-cancerous cells.
Recovery After Stroke
Adapting to a new way of life after a brain attack is a gradual and demanding process. Survivor Gavin Dudley explains more.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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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 baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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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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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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 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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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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What is an ECG? [INFOGRAPHIC]
An ECG tells the story of your heart health. We explain what it is, how it works and when to have one.
What you need to know about organ donation [INFOGRAPHIC]
Organ donation is a medical procedure in which one person donates an organ, or tissue, to someone who needs it.
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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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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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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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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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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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A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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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Adenoids: Does your child need surgery? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Your adenoid is a gland that sits behind your soft palate between your nose and throat. It is vital for good health in babies and children.
The ins and outs of knee arthroscopy
Knee arthroscopy is a common surgical procedure performed using an arthroscope (a viewing instrument) to look into the knee joint.
What to expect from your first mammogram [INFOGRAPHIC]
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in South African woman and a mammogram is vital for early detection.
How your body works: Arthritis
Arthritis is a debilitating and often chronic condition, but with the right treatment, it can be managed.
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