Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Congenital cataract is an eye condition prevalent among newborns. In this infantile disease, the baby’s natural eye lenses appear milky white from birth. Congenital cataract is different from other cataract forms. The former is mostly inherited and present at birth, while the latter develops at an older age. Congenital cataracts
Month: October 2021
In an unprecedented effort to address the harmful effects of structural racism on health, 60 predominantly Black neighborhoods in Philadelphia will be part of an ambitious study to assess the impact of a multi-component intervention addressing both environmental and economic injustice on health and well-being, led by Penn Medicine researchers Eugenia C. South, MD, MHSP,
Winter is here, which means it’s cough season. But not all coughs are the same. In this video, learn about RSV & croup, two respiratory viruses that affect young children and cause distinctive coughs. Dr. Kristen Bruno discusses how you can tell if your child has one of these respiratory infections. Plus, find out what
There has been a considerable amount of controversy surrounding whether pregnant women with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are at a higher risk for poor outcomes for themselves and their babies. A recent study suggests the answer depends on the presence of symptoms at near term. “Most pregnancy and delivery outcomes were similar between COVID-19-positive
For many of us, driving is an integral part of life, and it doesn’t stop when we get pregnant. It’s hard to know when to stop driving during pregnancy, or if we actually need to stop at all. Safety is, of course, of the utmost priority, both the baby’s and yours. This is what makes
The umbrellas were a bit of a giveaway. My son’s obsession started when he was 18 months old and still just called them “baaa.” There’s a video of him in a rain jacket in our backyard from that time, glaring at the patio umbrella, saying “UP baaa, DOWN baaa, NO baaa, AWAY baaa,” over and
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Camping with a toddler seems like a scary idea, right? With their curiosity, excess energy, tantrums, and tendency to wander off, your tiny tots can be quite a handful. However, a camping trip would be beneficial for them. It will allow your munchkins to experience the beauty of nature up
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Birth control shot is a hormonal method of female contraception and an effective way to prevent pregnancy. The shot is also known as contraception injection, birth control injection, or, based on brand names, Depo shot, DMPA, Sayana press, Noristerat, and Depo-Provera. This injection contains medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA), a synthetic progesterone
The findings of a new study suggest that childhood adversity is a major contributor to early and preventable causes of mortality and a powerful determinant of long term physical and mental health. Researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Harvard University found that childhood adversity is associated with elevated risk for chronic
When I started chemotherapy my kids began to worry about me losing my hair. So, two weeks in, I decided to throw a haircutting party. There was only one thing I knew to be true when I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012 at the age of 32: It would not be a horrendous experience for
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE As a parent, the last thing you would want your child to do is to make a mess at home. However, one activity that makes a mess but can be a whole lot of fun for your toddler is finger painting. In fact, finger painting is a good way to
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Neonatal progeroid syndrome, also known as Wiedemann-Rautenstrauch syndrome, is a type of progeria (a rare, progressive genetic disorder), which causes an aged appearance at birth, developmental delay before and after birth, sparse hair, and loss of fat under the skin. This condition is believed to affect one in four million
A masking mandate in North Carolina schools during the early weeks of the Delta variant surge resulted in a lower rate of infection among school children and staff members than what was reported in the broader community, according to a new report from the ABC Science Collaborative. Publishing in the journal Pediatrics, the analysis includes
It’s here! School’s back in session. Are you ready? Let’s face it, the past year and a half have been extra tough for kids, teachers, and parents. For many, last school year was riddled with a lack of routine and much angst. And there may be another tough year ahead. However, you are now better
Actively offering an influenza (flu) vaccination to children having surgery and general anesthesia increased the number of patients vaccinated by 3,500% at Children’s Hospital Colorado, Aurora, according to a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2021 annual meeting. The ongoing threat of a simultaneous COVID-19 pandemic and seasonal flu epidemic makes the widespread use of flu
Researchers with Johns Hopkins Children’s Center found that more than half of all violence-related injuries in youth treated in the emergency department (ED) were due to family violence, including child maltreatment and physical fighting. Most events involved parents or guardians. The researchers also found the majority of family violence-related injury happened at home, and the
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