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What was that? The impact of hearing loss
Hearing loss can affect anyone, young or old.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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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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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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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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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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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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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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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The genius of robotic surgery – The da Vinci Robotic Surgical System
The da Vinci Robotic Surgical System has revolutionised surgical options in SA, providing life-saving surgeries to patients battling cancer and other debilitating conditions.
Can you ditch bad habits?
Seemingly small, everyday habits can have a major effect on your health. Get a head start on making manageable changes – and reap the benefits.
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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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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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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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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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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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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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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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Under your skin: How melanoma grows
Melanoma is the most common malignancy in the world, affecting men and women of every skin colour. Here’s how it develops.
The warning signs of diabetes {infographic}
The warning signs for Type 2 diabetes can be so mild that you don’t notice them. People with Type 2 diabetes have raised blood glucose levels, but sometimes these levels are not high enough to cause any symptoms. You might not even know you have Type 2 diabetes until you start suffering from other long-term complications.
Diabetes: at a glance {Infographic}
Almost 4 million people in SA live with diabetes. Another 5 million are estimated to be prediabetic. Who is at risk? Why? What can be done? In a series of statistics and myth-busting facts, we present the true picture of diabetes in South Africa.
5 things an endocrinologist wishes you knew about diabetes
Dr Elmo Pretorius, a specialist physician and endocrinologist at Mediclinic Vergelegen, breaks down a few common myths about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
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