Three health hazards people share with their pets
Getting sick is not just a human dilemma. Some diseases, especially the lifestyle-related ones, extend to our four-legged friends. We review the causes, similarities, differences and treatments of three conditions we share.
What to tell your doctor
While you don’t need to tell your doctor about the time you grazed your knee in preschool, not disclosing enough personal information could result in incorrect diagnoses and ineffective treatments. We look at what you should always tell your doctor to ensure they give you the right tools to stay healthy.
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.
Allergy testing explained
Statistics suggest that approximately one out of every seven children is prone to some sort of non-seasonal allergy – and this figure increases if there is a family history of allergies. Adverse reactions to foods, medications, pets, dust and pollen are on the rise, which is why proper allergy testing is critical – and could be lifesaving.
Keeping you safe on the Cape Town Cycle Tour
As the official medical service provider for the Cape Town Cycle Tour, Mediclinic has expanded the health screening questionnaire that forms part of the race registration process. Race doctor Jann Killops answers questions about the questionnaire and explains what the information is used for.
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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 have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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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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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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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 world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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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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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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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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Caring for the elderly in your life
It’s not easy to care for ageing parents or grandparents, even if they’re not living under your roof. Dr Mariette Buchner, a physician at Mediclinic Durbanville, explains the important elements of elderly care.
How screening mammograms save lives
We are constantly reminded of the importance of early detection in combatting breast cancer. Radiographers explain what you need to know about potentially life-saving screening mammography.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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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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Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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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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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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Does orthodontics play a role in oral health?
September is National Oral Health Month. Dr Thinus Groenewald, a Mediclinic consulting orthodontist explains the role orthodontics plays in lifelong oral health.
‘I had a stroke at 19’
When Bianca Damon suffered a stroke in March 2015, at the age of only 19, she had no idea what was happening to her.
‘I survived two heart attacks’
Amos Mautla suffered heart attacks in 2009 and 2014 and was treated at the Mediclinic Heart Hospital both times.
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