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
HPV: get vaccinated to prevent cervical cancer
Human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause cervical cancer – the second most prevalent cancer among women after breast cancer. A Mediclinic expert explains why vaccination is your best defence. The HPV virus
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
WHAT IS A WELL WOMAN CHECK-UP?
“We as women are often busy with caring for others first and ourselves last,” explains Dr Oburota Onwuagbu, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Mediclinic Potchefstroom. She explains that gynaecological evaluations constitute
6 Ways to boost your fertility – naturally [INFOGRAPHIC]
When you’re planning to get pregnant, these steps can help to prepare your body for conception.
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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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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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Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in 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 place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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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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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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Should I see a fertility specialist? [INFOGRAPHIC]
If you’ve been trying to conceive for more than a year (or six months if you’re over age 35), it’s best to see a fertility specialist who can help determine why you’re having difficulty and offer possible treatment options.
Why Vitamin D is essential to overall health [INFOGRAPHIC]
Responsible for increasing intestinal absorption of calcium, magnesium and phosphate, Vitamin D plays a vital role in your overall health and is essential for bone density, building your immune system and regulating cell growth, among other key biologic functions.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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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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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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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 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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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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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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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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Alcohol: how much is too much? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Excessive alcohol consumption can have devastating consequences, especially over the festive season. While moderate drinking isn’t a cause for concern in most adults, here we look at the many ways
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.
Fertility treatment: understand your options
If you and your partner have been trying for a baby for a year or more – having regular intercourse without any form of birth control – you might need medical intervention to fall pregnant. Your first step is to see a fertility specialist
Struggling to fall pregnant?
Fertility struggles are more common than you might think. And more options exist than you might realise. An expert explains exactly what your options are if you’re struggling to conceive.
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