Different kinds of migraines and what they mean
More than one in seven people suffer migraines, which are considered the third most common health condition in the world. Painful and debilitating, they often lead to absenteeism, anxiety and even depression. Dr Zafar Iqbal, a neurologist at Mediclinic Muelmed, describes the different kinds of migraines and what they mean.
How to live longer, according to a GP
We all know we should drink more water, exercise and eat better if we want a long and healthy life. A GP shares his tips on how to live longer.
Orthorexia: Can clean eating be bad for you?
If you have orthorexia it means you take ‘clean’ eating a little too far. Berna Harmse, a clinical dietician practicing at Mediclinic Panorama, explains further.
Life-shortening effects of loneliness
Mental illness is one side effect of loneliness, but so is a greater risk of poor physical health and premature death. Professor Edward (Eddie) Wolff, a clinical psychologist practising at
Good dog: Meet Honey – the diabetes dog trained to save her master’s life
Duncan and Honey could be any other boy and his dog, playing on the beach. But she also accompanies him to school, sleepovers, even the movies.
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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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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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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 have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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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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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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 corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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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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Essential health screenings for women
Health screenings for women become more important as you age, not less. Here’s how to pre-empt potential medical problems with a proactive approach PAP SMEAR ▶ To test for human
What happened next: melanoma
In 2005, Melissa Taylor was told she had melanoma – and that it was so advanced, there was next to no hope of survival. This is the remarkable story of how she was saved by a breakthrough cancer treatment.
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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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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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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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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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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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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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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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What happened next: skin cancer
A married mom of two shares how being diagnosed with advanced skin cancer during both her pregnancies taught her to view challenges as opportunities to grow When An Bakkes talks
What is syndrome x?
Metabolic syndrome, also ominously referred to as Syndrome X, is an umbrella of risk factors that can lead to heart disease, stroke and diabetes. We take a closer look at
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
Can you avoid forming kidney stones?
Your kidneys work hard to filter waste from your blood, creating urine that contains calcium, phosphate, oxalate, and uric acid. Usually, these substances are very diluted so they easily flow out when you urinate. But if your urine becomes concentrated (because you are dehydrated, for instance), these mineral and salts can bind together to form a kidney stone.
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