Vitamin D deficiency: could you be at risk?
Many people living in sunny countries experience vitamin D deficiency. We look at why this is.
Brush correctly for better overall health [infographic]
While we may take our teeth for granted, they play a large role in our everyday life, from allowing us to socialise confidently, eat without difficult and pronounce words correctly. Some studies have even linked poor oral health to heart disease which may be due to the way that infection contributes to chronic inflammation in the body.
How to prevent your child from needing glasses
Despite our warm and sunny climate, there are signs of an ever-increasing indoor culture. Digital entertainment means children in particular are prone to not spending enough time outdoors. And despite the more obvious harmful effects of a sedentary lifestyle, too much “couch time” can also have a detrimental effect on eyesight.
How often should you have your eyes tested?
One of the smallest organs in the human body, the eye is also one of the most complex. Proper care is critical in maintaining clear vision and regular testing forms the backbone of this preventative maintenance.
Aaa-Choo! What happens to your body when you sneeze?
You can’t do it on demand and you can’t do it in your sleep. But it won’t make your eyes pop out of your head either. Researchers say sneezing is a way of “resetting” your nasal cavities. And if you want to be technical, it’s called sternutation.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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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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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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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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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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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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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Will your child benefit from braces?
Some kids can’t wait to get braces, as they see it as a sign of growing up. Others are horrified at the idea. Here’s what parents need to know.
Why it’s essential to care for baby teeth
Even before they start teething, babies will benefit from meticulous dental care. Experts weigh in on what parents can do to help.
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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 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 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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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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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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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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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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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Should you be screened for cervical cancer?
The cervix is a key component in menstruation and childbirth. Situated at the lower end of the uterus, it acts as a passageway to the vagina. And while changes in cervical cells over time are commonplace, some abnormalities can in fact be precursors to cancer.
Only three steps to donate stem cells
It isn’t difficult, painful or time consuming to add your name to the South African Bone Marrow Registry.
Window to the womb
There’s nothing like seeing your unborn baby moving and growing in your womb – especially in 3D or 4D clarity. But aside from the emotional benefits, what are doctors looking for during these scans and what does changing technology mean for monitoring your baby’s health?
Pneumococcal disease is often prevented
Pneumococcal disease is caused by the Streptococcus pneumoniae (Pneumococcus) bacteria that can spread from person to person through close contact or droplet spread. It can cause mild infections such as ear or sinus infections but can also lead to invasive pneumococcal disease.
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