A different life: Living with cystic fibrosis
When her daughter was diagnosed with a rare disease, Nicole Capper first wanted to hide away from the world. Then she decided to fight back. TATUM WAS BORN AT A
How does inflammation work?
Acute inflammation is a lifesaver: a necessary physiological response that helps you heal. But chronic inflammation is a pervasive cause of poor health and disease that can reduce the ability
A potential new donor pool
In 2017, a mother living with HIV donated a segment of her liver to her critically ill HIV-negative child. The transplant, performed at Mediclinic’s Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre, is
New hope for patients with epilepsy
A seizure can occur in any individual at any age and can negatively impact day-to-day living. However, a dedicated treatment centre at Mediclinic Bloemfontein is geared to offer patients who
Star of the north
Epilepsy is a brain disorder that can disrupt bodily functions, causing trouble with breathing and an abnormal heartbeat. While epileptics are treated effectively by their GPs, many have gone for
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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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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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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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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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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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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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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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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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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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Gift of gratitude
When an inexplicable health issue forced our writer to her knees, her ultimate takeaway was one of thanks. I run ultras, sometimes even ultraultras. I’ve run deserts and dunes, glaciers
The science and significance of sleep
Getting your newborn or toddler to sleep through the night is a goal for all new parents, but there’s much more to sleep than an unbroken night’s rest. On a
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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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Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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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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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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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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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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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 expert breastfeeding advice is based on the principles of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organisation.
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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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It begins: a successful emergency C-Section
Long-distance trail runners Landie and Christiaan Greyling first met at an Adventure Race. Now, as the proud parents of little Christopher, they’re embarking on a whole new kind of challenge.
Why is hand hygiene so important?
Homes, offices and even cars can be comfortable places for bacterial growth. The good news: regular handwashing remains your best defence against infection. “The science is clear: washing your hands
Aaron Lipschitz: The boy who can’t eat
When he was two-and-a-half years old, Aaron Lipschitz was diagnosed with an incredibly rare genetic mutation. One year later he has a chance at a new life. Like so many
Skip straight to dessert
All the best fruits are made in autumn. Apples and pears, berries and plums … these seasonal desserts are filled with flavour.
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