A different life: Living with cystic fibrosis
When her daughter was diagnosed with a rare disease, Nicole Capper first wanted to hide away from the world. Then she decided to fight back. TATUM WAS BORN AT A
The science and significance of sleep
Getting your newborn or toddler to sleep through the night is a goal for all new parents, but there’s much more to sleep than an unbroken night’s rest. On a
4 Simple activities that aid toddler development
Four key areas of early childhood development, and the simple activities that will keep your toddler on track.
5 Ways to prepare your child for a sibling
Encourage healthy bonds and ease the transition from only child to older child with these intelligent ideas.
Don’t miss the signs of heat exhaustion in children
Heat exhaustion can be scary—and kids are at increased risk. Learn how to spot and prevent this common condition.
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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 triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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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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Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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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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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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Is ADHD a learning disability – and can it lead to other mental health issues?
How does attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder develop? Does it impact a child’s intelligence later in life? And are there any mental health conditions associated with the condition? Paediatrician Dr Hannelie Potgieter, based at Mediclinic Potchefstroom, busts a few prevalent myths.
Epilepsy surgery for children – from a neurosurgeon’s perspective
Epilepsy is a neurological condition characterised by recurrent seizures, or convulsions that occur when there is abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Epilepsy South Africa estimates the condition affects one out of every 100 people in South Africa, with 75% of those experiencing their first seizure before the age of 20.
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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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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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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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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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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 did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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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FAQs: Ear infections – how common are they, how are they treated, will antibiotics help?
Ear infections are a bacterial complication that can affect anyone but children are more prone as their resistance to infection is still underdeveloped. An ENT explains what to look out for and why chronic, untreated infections are something to be concerned about.
Your children on medicine: all you need to know
A sick child is every parent’s nightmare. But helping your kids develop a healthy attitude to taking medicine is the first step to ensuring a speedy recovery.
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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.
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