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The African Brain Child research group (ABC) in Paediatric Neurosurgery at the University of Cape Town found that our hospital sees some 2 000 children (age 0 -12) with head injuries annually. Road accidents account for almost 80% of severe head injuries in children at the hospital. Of children admitted after a severe TBI (traumatic brain injury) …

Garage doors are often the most significant moving object in your home and serve as a primary entry point. Ensuring that your garage door is secure is essential, not just for protecting your valuables but also for the safety of your family. This article provides comprehensive tips on enhancing your …

Teaching kids gardening has much more than nutritional benefits. It also helps promote family bonding and teaches children about different plants. Alicia Beltran, a research dietitian at the USDA/ARS Children’s Nutrition Research Center at Baylor, shares that teaching gardening to kids offers a comprehensive experience. It enables them to bond …

When it comes to child safety, there is no such thing as being too careful. Making sure you have the right toddler safety products is essential. Your little one is now running wild, exploring his surroundings, and he will try to get those little hands on just about anything that …

Safety is one of the crucial aspects when people’s lives are concerned. A person should be protected from various dangers such as theft, hazards, etc. However, one of the most well-known areas where safety is required the most is during car driving. Car accidents are increasing on a regular basis. …

It doesn’t take much for a tiny spark, or a flame that comes into contact with the wrong material, to start a devastating fire. It’s a terrifying sight to see flames grow and spread, while being helpless to do anything to stop it. Fire safety is a precaution which is …

The SAFER app has recently launched in South Africa – the safety app for women in South Africa, specially geared towards the unique safety needs of women in our country. ***UPDATE May 2023 – SAFER app is no longer available*** What is it that wakes you up at 2am?  I …

Despite constant progress in terms of vehicle safety, road traffic accidents still represent the number one causes of fatalities amongst children under the age of 10. Regardless of it being law that every child under the age of 3 be securely strapped into a car seat, a shocking 93% of …

There has been a lot of debate around small children and the role they play in the spread of Covid-19. With earlier studies suggesting that children do not contribute much to the spread of coronavirus, new studies are now showing that children could be capable of spreading infection. According to …

Most accidents that put children in the emergency room during the summer and festive season are preventable, says leading paediatrician and Paed-IQ BabyLine CEO Dr Iqbal Karbanee. “Unfortunately, many common and fun family activities during the summer months can quickly take a turn for the worst and end in injury. …

Imagine being a child at school, desperate to use the toilet but too embarrassed to go because there is no door, and your classmates might walk past at just the wrong moment. The floor may be covered in faeces and you’re worried about getting sick because of germs, or even …

Crime rates increase during the festive season – and while we often focus on our homes and travel plans when it comes to staying safe during the holidays, being safe encompasses a lot more than we realise. A medical emergency in many shapes and forms can happen at any time …

Taking measures to help prevent the spread of infections have always been integral in doctors’ and dentists’ rooms, and COVID-19 has stimulated the implementation of further precautions to keep Medicross patients, healthcare professionals and staff as safe as possible, so that they don’t have to be concerned when they need …

None of us like to think about having a car accident. But, unfortunately, they are a fact of life. If you drive or are regularly a passenger in a car, the chances are that at some stage you will be involved in one. So, today, I thought I would take …

Single-use personal protective equipment (PPE) has its place. But that place is probably not outside of a medical facility, even during this serious global pandemic. For most people, reusable antimicrobial arm sleeves and masks are clearly a better form of protection in the context of their day-to-day lives.  Here are some reasons …

During the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic, safe driving is even more essential than before. Emergency rooms and hospitals have their hands full with Covid-19 cases and cannot handle an influx of vehicle accident victim too. At this point in time the Covid-19 patients are in urgent need of their care. All …

An accident can happen at any time and, sadly, some of these injuries can involve children. While most parents expect their kids to suffer a few bumps and bruises along the way as they grow up, some injuries can be quite serious. There is a major difference between kids who …

It’s important to safeguard your home against burglary. You may be surprised to discover that there were 225,900 recorded burglaries in Australia during 2019. It’s not just the loss of personal possessions, you’ll also experience increased anxiety after the experience. Some people end up having to sell their dream home …

It is mindblowing how a worldwide crisis like the coronavirus pandemic can change ones perception so quickly. At the beginning of January I was busy with creating my blogging calendar for 2020, I was concerned with getting my son settled into grade 1 at school and I was planning the …

So, the lockdown in South Africa was extended by another million years (jokes, it was another 2 weeks or so). And we get why the government is doing this. But that doesn’t mean that this isn’t a tense, frustrating, and even scary time to live through. The best bit of …