Why autistic girls are often undiagnosed
Ongoing research suggests that girls with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are more likely to camouflage their symptoms than boys. This means they are not being accurately diagnosed – and are not getting the help they need.
Should I worry about teen suicide?
In short, if you’re a parent, the risk of teen, or even child, suicide should always be on your radar. An alarming statistic released by the South Africa Depression and Anxiety Group shows that as many as 1 in 4 teenagers has attempted to take their own life. Here are tips from experts on how to help your teenager.
Therapy options for children with PTSD
Children and adolescents can develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after exposure to a range of traumatic events,’ warns Ronel Groenewald, a counselling psychologist in private practice in Kimberley. ‘These include domestic abuse, political or community violence, violent crime, physical or sexual abuse, hijacking, car accidents and home invasion.’
Is it growing pains, or something more sinister?
Paediatric pain could indicate that your child has a medical condition, but how can you tell growing pains from chronic or episodic pain arising from a medical condition?
The wonderful weirdness of becoming a mom
How eating peanut butter could make you give birth to a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle – and other thoroughly useless advice you’re bound to receive when you’re pregnant.
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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 baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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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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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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Our expert breastfeeding advice is based on the principles of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organisation.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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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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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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Lactose intolerance in children
We speak to a dietician and paediatrician to find out more about lactose intolerance in children and whether it is advisable to cut their dairy intake.
Help your child by understanding the different types of ADHD
It’s vital that parents know the difference between the three types of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and that they don’t jump to conclusions when it comes to their child’s behaviour. We help you learn more about this complex condition so you can make informed decisions.
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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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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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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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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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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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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 corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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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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Managing childhood ADHD at school
How do you know if your child has ADHD and how can you manage it at school?
What’s that spot?
Rashes in children and babies can be caused by anything from allergies and irritation to infectious diseases. Here’s how to tell a measle from a pox.
Products to prevent household accidents (infographic)
Household accidents can on the rare occasion cause life-long disability or even be fatal. Here’s how to make your home safe and child-proof.
Brain food for kids
Which foods and healthy habits are really the best for growing brain function and development? We speak to a GP specialising in family medicine to find out.
Bed-wetting explained
Bed-wetting (enuresis) may not be a particularly harmful or life-threatening situation, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a serious or traumatic one for those affected.
Choosing a safe car seat
We look at the safest car seats for your baby or child, from rear-facing to reclining options and include information on installation options like ISOFIX.
Ringworm: what you need to know
We look at this common fungal skin infection and how to treat it.
Impetigo: the most common skin infection at school
School and daycares are great for socialising, learning and play, but one of the drawbacks is that infections are quickly passed around. We look at one of the most common skin infections in children: impetigo.
Does your child need spectacles?
A 2003 study concluded that 3% of children up to the age of 13 suffer from some sort of eyesight limitation, increasing threefold by their mid-teens. Could your child be one of them?
Tips towards raising a secure child
For healthy eyes, we feed our children carrots. For strength, we sneak spinach into their dinners. But what soul food do we serve up for confidence?
Peanut allergies in children
Generally, children younger than five years old should steer clear of nuts because they pose a choking hazard, but nuts – and peanuts in particular – can pose a real danger for those with allergies, especially when ingested unknowingly as pastes, butters or oils concealed in other foods.
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