So you think you’re too old to exercise?
Che Bresler, a biokineticist at Pienaar and Bresler at Sandton Mediclinic, believes you’re never too old to get moving.
Exercise myths busted for over-65s!
Che Bresler, a biokineticist at Pienaar and Bresler at Sandton Mediclinic, helps bust the myths that keep over-65s from getting active.
Understanding arthritis
We asked Dr Ingrid Louw, a rheumatologist at Mediclinic Panorama, to bust some common myths surrounding arthritis.
Great apps for seniors
Social media isn’t just for the cool kids, increasingly seniors and baby boomers are taking to the Internet to stay connected with friends and family.
Dementia: staying safe at home
For people with dementia, everyday life can be confusing and disorienting – even dangerous at times. Use these simple tips to keep your loved one safe from harm.
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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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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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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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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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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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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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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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The flu shot: what you need to know
With Jack Frost’s winter chill already nibbling at our toes, now would be the ideal time to get yourself – and your family – vaccinated against the influenza virus if you haven’t already. At Mediclinic we know that injections can be a scary thought, so here’s what you need to know…
FAQs: Side effects, generics and expiry dates
We asked Douglas Defty, pharmacy services executive at Mediclinic, to answer your FAQs about side effects, generics and expiry dates.
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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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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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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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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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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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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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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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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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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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Silver surfers
Social media has many benefits for the elderly, including increased cognitive capacity and an improved sense of self-competence and wellbeing. Here’s why senior citizens are getting tech savvy.
Exercises to ease arthritis
Struggling with arthritis? Here are a few pain-relieving exercises that could help.
Getting to grips with a diabetes diagnosis
I’m currently in my third month of being a type 2 diabetic and it’s been quite a journey so far…
What to do if you have a fall
Falling is the cause of most fractures of the spine, hip, forearm, leg, ankle, pelvis, upper arm and hand among older people.
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