Advanced laser eye surgery: a first for Pietermaritzburg
An ophthalmologist in private practice at Mediclinic Pietermaritzburg has been performing multiple life-changing laser eye surgeries after acquiring the city’s first refractive laser machine.
New hope for brain-injured patients
Neuropsychologist Dr Katie Hamilton recently joined Mediclinic Morningside, providing specialised psychological intervention for patients with brain trauma.
Mediclinic initiative helps in the fight against GBV
Mediclinic Southern Africa collaborates with community organisations to offer the most appropriate clinical care for survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
Mediclinic Midstream is at the forefront of new cardiac ablation technology
Together with a handful of centres in Japan and the UK, Mediclinic Midstream is one of the first hospitals worldwide to use new technology for ablation procedures effective in the treatment of various heart rhythm abnormalities.
Scinapse app enhances medical management of sports events
Scinapse is a high-powered, first-of-its-kind eventing medical app used to safely manage and support mass-participation events. The app allows the expert medical team at Mediclinic Corporate Events to plan for events, reducing risk and optimising care.
Mediclinic Hermanus opens neonatal ICU
An expanded paediatric unit and new neonatal critical care unit (NICU) at Mediclinic Hermanus provides reassurance to families and expectant parents in the Overberg community.
Africa’s first vascular suite with robotic capability
The installation of Africa’s first vascular suite with robotic capability at Mediclinic’s Wits University Donald Gordon Medical Centre, opens a world of possibilities to surgeons, with dramatic implications for patient outcomes.
Mediclinic Cape Town expands oncology expertise
As Mediclinic Cape Town’s first oncologist, Dr Anita Bonthuys’s priority is to make sure every cancer patient feels heard.
The rise of customisable megaprostheses
Orthopedic surgeon Dr Andre Olivier has joined forces with University of Cape Town Emeritus Professor George Vicatos, founder of Advanced Tumour and Trauma Reconstructive Implants (ATTRI), to offer orthopaedic oncology patients unprecedented quality of life.
Training helps medics stay safe on scene
From risk assessments to health and safety, paramedics must learn how to negotiatedangerous situations.
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