‘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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Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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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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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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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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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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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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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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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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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 world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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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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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 have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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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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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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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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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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