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 positives and negatives of screen time
Screen time can be a useful learning tool – or a chronic, dangerous distractor.
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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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 hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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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 Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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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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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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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 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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Fitness tips for teens
A regular exercise routine can help your teen stay healthy, get stronger – and feel better, too.
Baby milestones in the first year [infographic]
Infant development is not an exact science, but these baby milestones are an important way of noticing developmental delays early. This is a guide to your baby’s important developments.
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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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We monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
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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 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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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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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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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 found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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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 install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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Immunity and your child
Prevention is always better than cure. Vaccines are the best protection you can offer your child against infectious diseases.
In the womb: take a sneak peek [infographic]
Growing a baby is no small feat. When a mother becomes pregnant, it’s not only her focus that shifts to her baby: her body kicks into a high gear to redirect its energy into providing space and nourishment for the growing infant.
The science behind your pregnancy food cravings [infographic]
Food cravings in general are caused by the regions of the brain that are responsible for memory, pleasure, and reward. An imbalance of hormones, such as leptin and serotonin, can also cause food cravings.
Am I at risk of premature birth? Know the risk factors
There are a number of reasons why you might be likely to give birth more than three weeks before your baby’s estimated due date. As Dr Ntlharhi Mathonsi, a gynaecologist
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