Cutting-edge technology: meet the da Vinci robot
The da Vinci Si HD robotic system was introduced at Mediclinic Durbanville to help with complex surgeries such as prostatectomies, using a minimally invasive approach. Mediclinic currently has four urologists who are accredited to use the system.
In praise of nurses
They say time is a healer, but hospital patients’ recovery is also dependent on the care of committed nurses. Clinical psychologist Ilse Pauw of Mediclinic Cape Town highlights the critical needs of recuperating patients and the various roles nurses play to fulfil them.
Move for health
The most important exercise move you can do is to get off the couch. But once you’re up, what’s the best way to get moving? We asked a Mediclinic sports doctor for some basic exercises designed for people who’ve never set foot in a gym before.
Your annual checkup
As the world marks Health Awareness Month, we take a closer look at the long-term health benefits of regular preventative treatment options. It’s time you phoned your Mediclinic GP to schedule your annual checkup.
The truth about teeth
Should you brush your teeth before breakfast or after breakfast? And which is better: floss or mouthwash? We get the truth – the whole tooth, and nothing but the tooth – from a Mediclinic dentist.
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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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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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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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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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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 Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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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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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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Tips to protect your hearing
According to World Health Organization researchers, about a third of people older than 65 are affected by disabling hearing loss. But if you think it’s only seniors who have to worry about hearing loss or deafness, think again.
Exercise for seniors
Once you hit the age of 65 to 70, it becomes harder to keep fit and healthy. With the help of a Mediclinic doctor of sports medicine, we find out what exercises seniors can do to stay in shape.
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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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We monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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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 jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern 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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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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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FAQs: Shingles
Shingles is a viral infection that results in a painful rash. We put your answers some frequently asked questions to Dr Lawrence Archer, a GP and supporting doctor at Mediclinic Newcastle.
Alzheimer’s: more than just memory loss [infographic]
Although Alzheimer’s affects your memory, it also affects your ability to speak, think and make decisions.
Your health in your 60s
Between retirement, grandchildren and a slower pace of life, the 60s are the start of your golden years… but from a health point of view this is also the age
9 Tips to deal with menopause
Menopause usually starts when you’re in your early 50s. Fortunately, if you follow these easy steps, you can ease the symptoms.
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