Tracking the sterility journey
At Mediclinic, we put our patients first from day one – new Mediclinic hospitals are designed with infection prevention and control in mind, long before construction begins. Amy Blaine, Architectural Design Team Manager: Mediclinic SA, explains.
Miracle Mom: Tansey Coetzee’s battle with endometriosis
Former Miss South Africa, Tansey Coetzee, shares her story on her winning the battle to become a mom while living with endometriosis.
Liquid gold: The benefits of breast milk
Breast milk is not just food for baby – it provides potent health-giving properties for mom, too.
Adult ADHD: Your questions answered
Adult ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) can be a chronic, costly and debilitating disorder with far-reaching effects on your life – and your family’s. Here’s how treatment can transform your life.
Seeing eye to eye: The impact of cornea donors
Two patients are on the mend thanks to innovative care and the generosity of cornea donors. You can help too.
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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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We monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
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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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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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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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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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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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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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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The only one in Africa and one of only 13 in the world, the P-I BrÅnemark Institute of Excellence at Mediclinic Morningside, specialises in facial reconstruction.
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FAQs: Treating burns
When treating a burn Dr Philip Nel says it’s vital to ‘ensure that the environment is safe for you and the patient before attending to the wound.
Are your gut bacteria making you sick? [infographic]
Your gut bacteria play a role in more bodily functions than you might imagine. How do you know if your gut – or microbiome – is making you sick? And what makes your microbiome healthy?
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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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The only one in Africa and one of only 13 in the world, the P-I BrÅnemark Institute of Excellence at Mediclinic Morningside, specialises in facial reconstruction.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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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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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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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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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 install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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How to promote good cholesterol (and lower the bad) [infographic]
‘Cholesterol is a difficult subject,’ says Dr Karlien Bezuidenhout, a GP at Mediclinic Hoogland. ‘For instance, while high total cholesterol is often associated with obesity, some overweight people have low
5 Blood disorders that aren’t haemophilia
Various blood disorders exist, such disorders affect different components of your blood. You may be aware of more common conditions like anaemia, haemophilia or leukaemia. Here, we look at some rare blood disorders as well as some lesser known conditions.
How to prevent a heart attack – according to science
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) ranks as the number one cause of death worldwide. More specifically, coronary heart disease (CHD), which includes heart attacks, affects South Africans at an alarming rate of
Don’t ignore these unusual signs of potentially serious conditions
Fatty deposits around your eyes? Skin discolouration? Pale nails? Here are a few symptoms you should get checked out – even if they seem insignificant.
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