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.
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.
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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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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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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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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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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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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 expert breastfeeding advice is based on the principles of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organisation.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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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.
Managing childhood ADHD at school
How do you know if your child has ADHD and how can you manage it at school?
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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 jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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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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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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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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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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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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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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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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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.
Progeroid syndromes
A rare genetic disorder that causes accelerated ageing in children affects a very small fraction of newborns – and South Africans are among them.
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.
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