Injury
Burn Awareness in Children | Prevention and First Aid
Over one million children suffer burns annually in South Africa. As a paediatrician in Johannesburg, I’ve cared for too many young patients scarred, physically and
21st July 2026
Over one million children suffer burns annually in South Africa. As a paediatrician in Johannesburg, I’ve cared for too many young patients scarred, physically and
I’ll never forget landing in Durban with my one-year-old daughter. As my ears popped during descent, she started screaming, along with several other children on
Mouth injuries are extremely common in young children, especially under the age of six. Little ones are naturally prone to accidents, whether slipping on tiles
A young mind has the potential to develop into a masterpiece because of the experiences their significant adults provide. This would include love, reassurance, encouragement,
“Your baby has a heart murmur” is not a statement any parent wants to hear when they visit the doctor for a checkup. In fact,
Have you as a parent ever wondered what the doctor is up to when he or she lies your baby on its back and makes
At the moment Coronavirus pops up in most conversations at social events or during a consultation with patients. We are all naturally very concerned about
Countless studies have shown that the number one reason an adult shakes a baby is out of sheer frustration, when the baby just won’t stop
With the Christmas season almost upon us, many families are preparing for their annual break. In many cases these breaks involve flying. I was
Head injuries are common in children and studies have shown that roughly 500 000 children land up in the ER due to some kind of