I am a cancer survivor – and thriver
Cape Town artist Tania Babb has been cancer-free for 18 months. She describes how her illness and treatment journey have made her reflect on the gift of life. When well-known
Unlock Your Genetic Profile Today
Mediclinic Precise brings the power of genetic testing and precision medicine to your door. With DNA testing and DNA screening, you now have unprecedented access to a comprehensive understanding of
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
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
Why robotic surgery is a game-changer in colorectal cancer treatment
Colorectal cancer is treatable if detected early, and various treatment options are available, including robotic surgery. A Mediclinic expert explains further. Colorectal cancer: the importance of early detection Colorectal cancer
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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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 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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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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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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A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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Mediclinic Nursing Excellence Awards
The Mediclinic Nursing Excellence Award is an opportunity to recognise nurses who give of themselves daily; nurses who truly believe that connecting with their patients is an essential part of who they are.
“If I bump myself, I could bleed to death”
With 17 April being World Haemophilia Day, we discover what it’s like to live with this inherited blood disorder, which prevents clotting and causes severe bleeding from the slightest injury.
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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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Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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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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Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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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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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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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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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 found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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What is taxi malaria?
You probably think malaria is something you shouldn’t have to worry about unless you’re travelling to or live in areas where it’s endemic. But that’s not true.
First-class delivery
A new mom shares how Mediclinic Cape Town and the Mediclinic Baby programme made her journey from pregnancy to birth a stress-free experience to treasure.
Caring for your kidneys
Chronic kidney disease(CKD), a gradual loss of renal function that happens over three months or more, can potentially lead to kidney failure. But with appropriate treatment and preventative measures, the disease can be managed.
Can you reverse a vasectomy?
A vasectomy reversal (vasovasostomy or vasoepididymostomy) is neither simple nor guaranteed to be successful, warns Dr Dries van den Heever, a urologist.
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