Atishoo! Does my child have a cold or flu?
Although a cold and the flu share similar symptoms – and are both caused by viruses – they are two different conditions.
Potty training 101
When is a good time to start? Can you help? Here’s how to make potty training as pain-free as possible.
Smoking. Drinking. Drugs. Help your child avoid the traps.
No parent wants their child to head down the slippery slope of nicotine, alcohol and/or drug addiction. A Mediclinic psychologist offers input and insight on how to help your teen negotiate these pitfalls.
Understanding eczema
Although there are different types of eczema, atopic eczema (sometimes called infantile or childhood eczema) is the most common form. Although it can affect people of all ages, children are most susceptible.
Understanding your child’s fine motor skills
Each child is unique and develops at a different rate. However, there are certain fine motor skill milestones that need to be reached to ensure your child’s healthy development.
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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 nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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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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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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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 are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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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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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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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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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Why boundaries are important for your child’s self-esteem
While it’s often tempting to give in to your child’s demands, an educational psychologist explains why clear boundaries will serve them better in the long run.
How to succeed in school
Why is it important to encourage your child to get involved at school? No one said school is easy. Away from home, away from mom and dad, in an unfamiliar place surrounded by strange faces – this can be a scary thought for any young child. But in this environment, outside of their comfort zone, children learn like nowhere else.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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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 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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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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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 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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Sugar and your child
As a parent, you already know excess sugar is bad for your kid’s teeth. But did you know it can cause inflammation and other conditions too?
How to reconnect as new parents
When baby arrives, everything changes. Here’s how to adjust to your new normal.
Why routine is important for your child’s development
You might not have time to paint or build a puzzle with your child every day, but you do have time to ensure they brush their teeth. These routine activities are the perfect way to help your child feel a sense of accomplishment – and will benefit them in other ways in the long run.
Inside the NICU
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a specialised space designed to keep your preterm baby safe, warm and well fed under expert care.
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