A journey with endometriosis
In 2014 Valencia Kippie, a 41-year-old mother from Cape Town, finally got the answer to a question she’d been asking doctors for more than 12 years: What’s wrong with me?
Free health screening at Mediclinic during Heart and Stroke Awareness Month
In support of Heart and Stroke Awareness Month this September, Mediclinic is offering free screenings at their hospitals and encouraging patients to get a little more active.
Alzheimer’s and your brain
Dr Jaco Cilliers, a neurologist at Mediclinic Bloemfontein, helps us understand how Alzheimer’s works by explaining exactly what happens to your brain during the disease.
‘I’ve climbed the highest mountains’
When Ray Funnell (51) told his wife in 2006 that he had leukaemia, she thought he was joking. He wasn’t, but a sense of humour and a stem cell donation saw him through the worst. This is his story.
Expert care for diverticular disease
For Elaine Wigglesworth, the ‘home from home’ treatment she received from doctors at Mediclinic Cape Town made all the difference in her recovery from diverticular disease. We asked her doctors about treatment and management of the condition.
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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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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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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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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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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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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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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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8 tips for caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease
Dr Jaco Cilliers, a neurologist at Mediclinic Bloemfontein, gives advice for caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease.
Digital burnout: It’s real
While burnout and chronic fatigue have been recognised in the medical field for a long time, the phenomenon of digital burnout is becoming more prevalent in this age of technology.
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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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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 has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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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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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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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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Managing rugby injuries
Emergency care on and off the rugby field is essential to the health and safety of players. Dr Jann Killops, sports doctor and manager of Mediclinic’s events department, gives an inside look at what’s involved.
Cochlear implants for children: A father’s story
Dr Anthony Allwood, an anaesthesiologist at Mediclinic Vergelegen, shares the experience of having two of his daughters undergo a cochlear implant – and the difference it’s made in their lives.
The new science of hip and knee replacements
Orthopaedic surgery has come a long way. Hip or knee replacement operations are no longer a case of deep cuts, invasive surgery and long recovery times. Mediclinic Potchefstroom orthopaedic surgeon Dr Hannes Jonker talks us through the new technology in use today.
Reduce your risk of prostate cancer
Developing prostate cancer is a real concern for many men as they age – but there are lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your risk, says Dr Conray Moolman, a urologist at Constantiaberg Mediclinic.
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