Asthma action plan
Manage your asthma effectively by avoiding triggers and following your personalised, daily asthma plan. “Asthma is a chronic disease that affects the lungs,” says Dr Nivesh Sewlall, a specialist physician
Tuberculosis: The Facts [INFOGRAPHIC]
The COVID-19 pandemic has reversed years of progress in tackling tuberculosis (TB) and for the first time in more than a decade, TB deaths have increased globally.
What to expect when having a Bronchoscopy [INFOGRAPHIC]
Your doctor might recommend a bronchoscopy if you have an issue with your lungs. We discuss what it is and what it entails.
THRIVE: Jeannie D is winning the fight against asthma
Actress. Model, TV and Radio Presenter – and Severe Asthmatic, Jeannie D is winning the fight against a debilitating chronic illness – asthma.
How climate worsens allergies – and what you can do
World Health Day occurs every year on 7 April. This year’s theme is “Protecting Health from Climate Change”. Dr Pieter de Waal, a paediatrician and allergologist at Mediclinic Bloemfontein, explains why we should care.
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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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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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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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Our expert breastfeeding advice is based on the principles of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organisation.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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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 trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern 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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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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Brave – Miss SA’s struggle with tuberculosis
Tamaryn Green was diagnosed with Tuberculosis in her third year at university. She went on to become Miss South Africa in 2018 and is leading the fight against TB.
TB: Everything you need to know [infographic]
Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death in South Africa. And while statistics show that the mortality rate of tuberculosis has actually declined since 2009, the disease continues to remain a high burden on the country’s medical resources.
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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 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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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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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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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in 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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Can you get epilepsy from a tapeworm?
Eating raw or undercooked pork is highly risky for your health, not only because of the likelihood of bacteria in the meat, but also for the chance of picking up tapeworm.
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) treatment can help premature babies avoid life-long lung problems
About half of preterm babies develop Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. We look at lung problems in pre-term babies as well as the current treatment modalities (options) available in South Africa.
Asthma: it can be controlled [infographic]
Do you know enough about asthma? Find out with this infographic.
Exercise and asthma
Exercise is a common trigger for asthma symptoms, but asthma shouldn’t be a reason to avoid exercise. Proper diagnosis and an effective treatment plan can help asthma sufferers enjoy the many benefits of appropriate exercise.
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