Author name: Patricia Gerth van Wijk

SleepNet-BreatheNet, a renowned market leader in providing medical equipment and comprehensive aftercare to patients requiring respiratory support, has once again set a new benchmark. They have become one of the first companies in South Africa to achieve ISO 13485 certification, solidifying their position at the forefront of the industry. This is our remarkable journey. For […]

The symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea and sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) are important to recognise.  One of the most recognisable symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea is snoring, even though many people ignore this sign or fail to recognise it as a symptom of a more serious condition. Other symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing may include: If you present with any

In science fiction movies, a bionic person is someone who has special powers, such as the strength of 100 men or the ability to run at the speed of a bullet, because parts of their body have been replaced by electronic machinery. In real life, people who are dependent on electronic machinery to perform certain

Several studies published in the past decade have focused on the association between reduced sleep and weight gain in healthy individuals and in in particular in middle aged woman. Some possible explanations for this include: Too much sleep may not be the best answer, as it’s not just the quantity of sleep, but the quality

Until recently, children like Elizabeth (pictured here), were given no hope of living normal lives, in fact, they were given very little chance of survival at all.   Elizabeth suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a genetically inherited neuromuscular condition.  This condition causes progressive muscle weakness and within the first year of her life, Elizabeth received a

When counting sheep is not enough! I remember the good old days when going to sleep was quite simple; brush teeth, PJs on, maybe read a few pages of your current book and then lights out and off to dreamland. Sleep was necessary and yet seemed uncomplicated  Now-days sleep is a hot topic. The New