What was that? The impact of hearing loss
Hearing loss can affect anyone, young or old.
A remarkable patient, a determined doctor
Angelique Schroder, born with symbrachydactyly, is living proof that where there is a will, there is a way.
Step by Step: Treating clubfoot with the Ponseti Method
A growing number of orthopaedic specialists are using a new form of treatment to help children who are born with clubfoot.
Effective discipline tactics for toddlers, tweens and teens
Here’s a few strategies to help you implement effective discipline for toddlers, tweens and teens.
Self-care checklist to help kids prioritise personal hygiene [infographic]
How much sleep did you get? Have you brushed your teeth? What are your exercise plans for today? These are all common questions parents have to ask their kids, everyday. Mediclinic’s useful self-care checklist for kids encourages healthy habits in your growing child.
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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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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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Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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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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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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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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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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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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Mediclinic is one of the three leading private hospital groups in Southern Africa and the sixth largest private healthcare group in the world.
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All about lice and lice infestations [infographic]
A lice infestation is a major health concern. Here’s Mediclinic’s medical advice all about lice. How to prepare yourself for avoiding, spotting and treating lice on your child.
Does my child have worms? [infographic]
Threadworms, roundworms, tapeworms, hookworms. Children are prone to so many different forms of worms, some dangerous, others not. Here, we take a microscopic view.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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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 place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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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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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 ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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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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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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Effective management and treatment for ADHD
Experts say that effective management and treatment for ADHD depends on the correct diagnosis – and that early diagnosis is key.
Six types of play
Playtime for under-fives isn’t just about fun. The six different types of play help your child learn essential skills in their early years.
Embracing autism
Studies show that many people see autism as a learning or intellectual disability. However, autism spectrum disorder makes children uniquely, wonderfully different.
The effects of screen time on ADHD
Excessive screen time can have a serious impact on the health of any child. But can it exacerbate, or even cause, symptoms of ADHD?
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