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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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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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 ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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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Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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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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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout 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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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 weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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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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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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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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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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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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