Man of steel
Matthew Trautman was in his element as he cycled towards Franschhoek on a sunny Saturday morning in January 2017. As one of the top professional triathletes in the world, Matt prefers to train alone. “I’m happy with my own company,” he says. “That definitely helps with all those hours of training on your own.”
6 habits of highly healthy people
The secret behind health resolutions that actually last? They’re realistic.
“I thought skin cancer was a white person’s disease”
When motivational speaker and actress Naniki Seboni ignored a small mole on her knee, she had no idea how serious the outcome would be.
History of cataract surgery
Physicians used to suction, bash or push the cloudy lens from a patient’s eye. Thankfully, today cataract surgery is a little more evolved.
Crack the newborn code
Crying, wriggling, sighing and turning – sometimes it takes all your detective skills to figure out what your baby’s trying to tell you. This body language guide deciphers common signals.
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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 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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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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Asking for help: it’s not a weakness, it’s essential
She’s a model, actress, businesswoman and serious cyclist. He’s a full-time ultramarathon trail runner. Yet this power couple stumbled hard when their first child, Max, was born.
Simple changes for better heart health
These and other simple lifestyle changes could help your budget, keep you calm – and, more importantly, protect your heart health in the long term.
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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 world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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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 install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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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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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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An orange has over 170 different phytonutrients and more than 60 flavonoids, providing anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour and blood clot-inhibiting effects.
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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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Technology treating diabetes
New tech makes life a whole lot easier for these people living with diabetes. Their devices could save your life – now, and in the future.
Could you skip chemo?
A new test is helping doctors understand the “personality” of breast cancer better – leading to earlier diagnosis and more effective treatment.
Different Strokes
This is a story about Cameron van der Burgh, but it’s not a story about an Olympic champion. It’s about a parent whose child was diagnosed with ADHD, and about a little boy who just needed to play.
Running Man: An Unlikely Stroke
A stroke can come out of nowhere and happen to anyone. Just ask super fit ultra-runner AJ Calitz – or, to get the full story, ask his wife.
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