Regular weight gain or a health issue?
We all know weight gain is related to calories in versus calories out. However, the true nature of the human body is much more complex than that. Here’s when it could be a sign to see your doctor.
How insulin works [INFOGRAPHIC]
Insulin is an essential hormone produced by the pancreas. A Mediclinic doctor explains how this hormone controls the glucose levels in your body.
Could you have prediabetes?
It’s possible to have prediabetes and have no idea until it’s too late. Here’s how to find out, and if you do have it, how to avoid developing diabetes.
How to avoid diabetes complications
If left untreated, both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can lead to severe and life-threatening complications. Catch them early and your risk of these complications is reduced.
What to expect from a Total Knee Replacement
An artificial knee joint, made from metal, ceramic and plastic, is designed to move and function like your natural knee.
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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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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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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 did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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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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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 nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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How cancer affects your immune system
Cancer often gets past your body’s defence system because they mimic normal cells. Treatment helps your body fight back, but it can affect your immune system.
Don’t delay routine screening tests
You can now consult your doctor for routine cancer screening tests, such as mammograms and colonoscopies at all Mediclinic hospitals.
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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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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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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 hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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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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Nurses can observe patients at all times as critical care units are designed like a beehive with the nurses’ station in the middle.
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Breast reduction surgery explained
Mammoplasty, commonly known as breast reduction surgery, is performed primarily to reduce breast size. Most patients report good results.
Preventing HPV
Most cases of cervical cancer can be prevented by implementing vaccination strategies and screening techniques to prevent against and identify HPV.
Hormone replacement therapy – Is it for you?
There are various treatment options to combat specific symptoms of menopause. Find out whether hormone replacement therapy is for you.
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