How Dialysis Works [INFOGRAPHIC]
Discover how dialysis works in this handy infographic…
Pain in the butt? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Three different types of buttock pain – and how they can be treated.
Private Fixed Fees: What you need to know [INFOGRAPHIC]
Mediclinic Private Fixed Fees provide the best care at predictable prices for patients without medical aid. Here’s what you need to know.
The A-Z of hormones [INFOGRAPHIC]
Hormones are essential chemical messages that are released into the blood by the endocrine glands. Any imbalance in your hormones can have a significant impact on your overall health and wellbeing.
Why good posture is important [INFOGRAPHIC]
The way you hold yourself can have a big impact on your health and wellbeing. Here’s why, and what you can do to keep standing tall.
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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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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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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 are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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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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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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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Your thyroid health: One gland, many diseases [INFOGRAPHIC]
Thyroid problems are surprisingly common, with as much as 10% of the SA population experiencing thyroid health issues.
All about Anaemia [INFOGRAPHIC]
What causes anaemia? Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anaemia and is usually the result of chronic blood loss.
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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 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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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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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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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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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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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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How to talk to your elderly parents about their health
Elderly people may not want to think about the issues surrounding getting older. Use this expert’s advice to help them help themselves.
Same-day eye surgery options to improve your vision
Modern-day eye surgery is faster, less of a hassle and less scary than many people imagine. A specialist gives us the lowdown. Eye surgery may sound daunting, but nowadays you
The A – Z of vitamins [INFOGRAPHIC]
Vitamins are organic compounds that you need in small quantities. Your body doesn’t produce enough, so you need to get them from food.
Welcome to webside care
Telehealth empowers new and follow-up patients to connect with their preferred healthcare professionals through video calls and over the phone. Remote consultations are convenient, cost-effective, clinically safe, and best of all, here to stay.
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