‘Cutting out junk food improved my son’s ADHD’
Brandy Massam found that changing her son’s diet improved his school performance and behaviour almost immediately.
5 lunchboxes for the week
Packing food for picky eaters to take to school can be tricky. But mix a bit of forward planning with a smart grocery list and you have the ingredients for a good lunch.
Late bloomers: when to worry
How can you tell if your child is a late bloomer and whether you should be concerned about a possible medical problem?
When a child benefits from occupational therapy
Occupational therapy (OT) is a multi-disciplinary practice spanning a broad spectrum of areas and age groups. However, OT can be especially beneficial for certain children, explains occupational therapist Gaya-Unnisa Ahmed of Mediclinic Newcastle.
Looking forward to a bright future
Until it struck her baby boy, Mpilo, cancer was a completely foreign concept to actress, TV presenter and entrepreneur Phumeza Mdabe.
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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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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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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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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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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 world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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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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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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Seven serious symptoms in babies and toddlers
For new parents, determining whether a little one is really sick or just experiencing generally harmless symptoms can be a minefield. Calling your paediatrician for any hint of a sniffle
Your child and rheumatic heart disease
While it’s not often seen in private practice, rheumatic heart disease is one of the most commonly acquired childhood heart diseases around the world, affecting about 325 000 children each year.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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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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Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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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 world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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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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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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We monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
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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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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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Why kids’ bones bend before they break
Have you ever thought that small children tend to bounce back from injuries more quickly than grown-ups? You’re right, they do – and the reason for that lies in their bones.
Educational apps for kids
When their usage is monitored and limited, smartphones and tablets can be beneficial to your children – especially if they’re exploring educational apps.
Chester Williams on raising twins
As a Springbok rugby player Chester Williams used his strength, agility and mental fortitude to become one of South Africa’s World Cup-winning heroes. He needed those attributes again when he and his wife, Maria, had twins.
Hand hygiene for kids
Healthy habits are best learnt when you’re young. One of the most important, life-saving habits you’ll ever learn is how to wash your hands properly, keeping you safe from germs. A Mediclinic paediatrician talks us through the why, when and how of keeping your hands clean.
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