Melanoma: know the facts
We have a complicated relationship with a particularly powerful universal life-force: the sun. Understand it well, and it keeps us healthy and vibrant; abuse its power and its radiation can lead to a particularly pernicious form of skin cancer called melanoma.
Disc regenerative therapy for lower back pain
Degenerative disc disease is one of the most prevalent causes of lower back pain. In short, this condition presents with pain and a general weakness or numbness in the area, which stems from a degenerated spinal disc – and although it may be related to the ageing process, it can affect anyone at any stage of life. We speak to a spinal expert on treatment options.
The real fountain of youth
New studies show that maintaining a normal weight, not smoking, and drinking alcohol in moderation are factors that add healthy years to your life. A GP weighs in on other ways to combat ageing and disease by making good daily choices.
What is minimally invasive heart surgery?
Dealing with the fallout of heart disease and wondering what your surgery options are? In minimally invasive heart surgery, surgeons perform surgery through smaller incisions in your breastbone or chest, as an alternative to open-heart surgery. Dr Leonard du Preez, a cardiothoracic surgeon practising at Mediclinic Panorama, explains what this surgery option entails.
Can you get epilepsy from a tapeworm?
Eating raw or undercooked pork is highly risky for your health, not only because of the likelihood of bacteria in the meat, but also for the chance of picking up tapeworm.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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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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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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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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A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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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 monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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A balancing act
Considering their hectic schedules, it’s amazing that so many Mediclinic doctors and staff manage to find the time to pursue their own passions while keeping fit and healthy. We caught up with a team of doctors at Mediclinic Panorama who run together and get their take on maintaining a work-life balance.
Understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
If you’ve experienced a traumatic event – and are now having nightmares and hypervigilance – you could be suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
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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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Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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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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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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Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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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Patient safety is fundamental to Mediclinic’s promise
Patient safety is one of Mediclinic’s core values, but what does it mean for you as a patient?
‘Brain surgery completely cured my epilepsy’
In South Africa, epilepsy affects an estimated one out of every 100 people (Department of Health 2017 Fact Sheet citing WHO*). Neither genetic nor contagious, epilepsy is a neurological condition characterised by unusual electrical activity in the brain, resulting in seizures.
‘My weight loss secret’
Somerset-West lecturer Tracey Brown lost over 40 kgs within months, something she admits she couldn’t have achieved alone.
Do you recognise the symptoms of diabetes?
Diabetes is a condition that inhibits your body’s ability to properly regulate blood glucose levels. The International Diabetes Foundation (IDF) estimates that in 2011 there were 14.7 million adult diabetics in Africa, and that around 78% of diabetics remain undiagnosed. According to the IDF the greatest increase in diabetes is expected to be in Africa – where it is predicted that the incidence of diabetes in Africa will have almost doubled by 2030.
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