This is me: Leleti Khumalo
Going without make-up is a bold move for any actress. But for Leleti Khumalo, who has vitiligo, it is life-affirming.
Stem cell transplants
Saving a life is easier than you think. Stem cell transplants can treat up to 70 different rare diseases. With a simple cheek swab, you could register to help save
What happened next: skin cancer
A married mom of two shares how being diagnosed with advanced skin cancer during both her pregnancies taught her to view challenges as opportunities to grow When An Bakkes talks
First aid for babies
Treating babies and toddlers at the Emergency Centre can be tricky, since they can’t verbalise their ailment. But with a little knowledge of what to do – and what to
Is your skin covered?
You may think you’ve got things covered – but skin protection is about more than just slapping on a bit of sunscreen. Don’t turn the page, we’re talking to you.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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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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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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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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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 use the internationally recognised Oxford Vermont Network to keep our neonatal critical care units at the forefront of paediatric medicine.
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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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Getting under your skin
There’s more to your skin than meets the eye. We go beneath the surface. As your body’s first line of defence, your skin protects your overall health. “The skin is
What is syndrome x?
Metabolic syndrome, also ominously referred to as Syndrome X, is an umbrella of risk factors that can lead to heart disease, stroke and diabetes. We take a closer look at
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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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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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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 radio-translucent theatre beds enable X-rays to be taken on the spot, without having to move the patient or disturb the procedure.
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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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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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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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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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What happened next: brain tumour
Paul Revington is a fit and active professional sports coach. When he began experiencing unexplained headaches, he chalked them up to work stress. He was wrong It was December 2016
The meaning of melanin
Melanin is the pigment that affects the colour of your skin, eyes and hair. But there is a lot more to melanin than that – it also has a protective
What happened next: infertility
Becoming pregnant should be a joyful time for any couple. But after 18 months of trying with no success, Kyle and Philippa Nipper were confused and frustrated – until a
Innovation in our lifetime: The changing face of medicine
With constant advances, the face of medicine has changed radically in the last few decades. Three Mediclinic Panorama doctors in their 60s reflect on the innovations they’ve seen in their
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