“I had a gastric bypass and I’ve never been happier”
An irreversible operation to reduce the size of her stomach saw Tanya Bornman lose 68kg. But that didn’t mean an easy ride.
Aaa-Choo! What happens to your body when you sneeze?
You can’t do it on demand and you can’t do it in your sleep. But it won’t make your eyes pop out of your head either. Researchers say sneezing is a way of “resetting” your nasal cavities. And if you want to be technical, it’s called sternutation.
Man in the Mirror
Losing 20kg not only changed ProVerb’s body, but also his outlook on life. Here he shares his transformational journey and recipe for success.
How to bargain with your kids: and win
Every parent has found themselves at a crossroads – caught in a battle of wills with a stubborn child. How can parents navigate these testy waters without resorting to short-term solutions?
Window to the womb
There’s nothing like seeing your unborn baby moving and growing in your womb – especially in 3D or 4D clarity. But aside from the emotional benefits, what are doctors looking for during these scans and what does changing technology mean for monitoring your baby’s health?
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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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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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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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 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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Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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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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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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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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The scrum of his life
Joost van der Westhuizen’s performance in the number 9 jersey was legendary, but his battle against motor neuron disease made him a true hero. Here’s the story behind the condition.
Easy ways to move more
Looking for the get-up-and-go inspiration you need to live a longer, healthier life? These 10 tips offer a great place to start.
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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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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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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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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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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 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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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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Look again – Transorbital surgery innovation
With a groundbreaking new technique, certain brain tumours can now be removed through the eye socket, radically speeding up recovery. These two women experienced it.
Beauty spot or cancer?
Is that mark on your skin just a mole or could it be a melanoma? We take a closer look at this potentially dangerous form of cancer.
5 lunchboxes for the week
Packing food for picky eaters to take to school can be tricky. But mix a bit of forward planning with a smart grocery list and you have the ingredients for a good lunch.
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