Chemical dependency: how to treat it
Chemical dependency is a complex disease that changes lives forever – but help is possible. At Mediclinic Crescent Mental Health Services, a dedicated team helps patients find answers. Mediclinic Crescent
Get specialist help for running injuries
Running is a popular form of exercise, and for good reason. It’s a great way to boost cardiovascular fitness, maintain a healthy weight, and reduce stress. But it can also
Lower your blood pressure with exercise
Exercise can strengthen your heart muscle, lower your blood pressure and improve cardiovascular health. Your heart muscle must work extremely hard to pump blood around your body, delivering oxygen and
When to consult an immunologist
An allergy is an abnormal reaction to agents in the environment that others around you might find harmless, for example, pollen, cats or dogs, or dust mites. Certain foods may
Boost your adaptive immune system today
Did you know that your immune system comprises two parts: the innate system that you’re born with, and the adaptive immune system, which develops over time to protect you against
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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 trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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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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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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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 expert breastfeeding advice is based on the principles of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organisation.
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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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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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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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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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Has your stress become a mental health care emergency?
It’s impossible to avoid stress – but there’s a big difference between daily stress and a mental health care emergency. Here’s how to tell if you’ve crossed that line. What
Concussion – when is it an emergency?
Feeling dazed after a head injury? A Mediclinic neuropsychologist explains what symptoms to watch out for – and when to seek emergency medical care after suffering a concussion. While some
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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 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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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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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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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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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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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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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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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3 medical options for treating obesity
Various treatments exist to help obese people lose weight. But before these can happen, you must fulfill certain criteria and your doctor will conduct tests to check if the treatment is
3 common causes of hearing loss and what to do about them
Hearing loss can severely impact your quality of life, but there are more options than you may realise – and the quicker you act, the better. Hearing loss can be
Could you have an STD?
Practicing safe sex is your best defence against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). As some STDs don’t cause symptoms, the only way to confirm your status is to get tested. As
5 ways to a healthy pregnancy
Expecting a baby is one of the most exciting and bewildering times of your life. These steps help ensure you – and your unborn baby – stay healthy. Go for
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