Impossible made possible
South African ultra-endurance cyclist Grant Lottering has proven time and again that he can climb every mountain. Even after a near-fatal accident.
‘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.
Living with allergies
Allergies have been around since ancient times. They have changed surprisingly little over thousands of years and continue to affect millions of lives.
‘I survived two heart attacks’
Amos Mautla suffered heart attacks in 2009 and 2014 and was treated at the Mediclinic Heart Hospital both times.
Looking forward to a bright future
Until it struck her baby boy, Mpilo, cancer was a completely foreign concept to actress, TV presenter and entrepreneur Phumeza Mdabe.
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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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Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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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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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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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 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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A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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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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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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How much dirt is OK?
Of course you want to keep your child away from germs. But according to what’s known as the ‘hygiene hypothesis’, some exposure could make kids stronger.
Fact or fiction: acne
Acne affects an estimated 9,4% of the global population. It is most common in teens, especially males, but can occur at any life stage. Mediclinic Cape Town dermatologist Dr Dilshaad
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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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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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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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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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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 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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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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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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Never give up
Beloved former Springbok rugby star Chester Williams knows a thing or two about dealing with setbacks. After a playing career dogged by injuries, he reinvented himself as a coach. We
Hand hygiene for kids
Healthy habits are best learnt when you’re young. One of the most important, life-saving habits you’ll ever learn is how to wash your hands properly, keeping you safe from germs. A Mediclinic paediatrician talks us through the why, when and how of keeping your hands clean.
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The great bed-sharing debate
Some swear by it, others wouldn’t dream of it. Sharing a bed with the baby or kids has long been a contentious issue. Paediatricians and parents weigh in on the
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