Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a novel machine learning algorithm and used it to identify previously unknown mixtures of toxic air pollutants that appear to be linked to poor asthma outcomes later in a child’s life. The study examined early exposure to dozens of pollutants potentially experienced by
Month: October 2021
What you need to know if you’ve never taken your family for flu shots before. When flu clinics open, my family will be first in line. As I write, my toddler is a lethargic, snotty mess with a rattling cough. My husband and I don’t look much better. It was a rough night for the whole
Thirteen-year-old Gregory Rhoden’s condition has been a mystery his entire life. He was born prematurely and his lungs seemed underdeveloped. While he had some respiratory issues growing up, it wasn’t until a running event in kindergarten that he began complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath. A doctor labeled Gregory’s symptoms as asthma and
Most parents want to make sure that their child is ready for Kindergarten before the time comes. But figuring out how exactly to make this happen can be a challenge. Here are some tips for developing Kindergarten readiness at home, brought to you by a former Kindergarten teacher with young kids. The best part –
While giftedness is a strength, parenting a kid who also has ADHD or anxiety comes with lots of stress. With the new school year underway, some parents will have a harder time than others because of a little known, but very real phenomenon: their child is “twice exceptional.” These children have both the potential for
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD), a nonprofit organization leading the fight to end Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne), announced that the organization’s Newborn Screening Pilot has successfully reached its completion, screening more than 36,000 babies born in New York State over the last two years. Data were presented today at the Association of Public Health Laboratories
Antibiotics alone likely cannot overcome the complex factors that cause stunted growth and perpetuate the cycle of poverty in the developing world, new research suggests. To prevent stunted growth in the developing world, a “much more comprehensive approach” is needed than antibiotics alone, said Mark DeBoer, MD, of UVA Children’s. Image Credit: UVA Health An
I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things. Please score “zero” for As much as I always could; “one” for Not quite as much now, “two” for Definitely not so much now, or “three” for Not at all. Sitting in the naturopath’s office, tears streaming down my face as I
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Spina bifida means a “split spine” or “open spine” (1). It occurs when the spinal cord bones do not form normally and lead to a gap or opening. It can happen anywhere along the length of the spine. Spina bifida is the most common form of neural tube defect. Neural
A pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial is underway in St. Louis. Led by Washington University School of Medicine, about 140 area children will receive the two-shot Moderna vaccine or placebo at St. Louis Children’s Hospital as part of a clinical trial involving about 100 medical institutions in the U.S. and Canada. A pediatric COVID-19 vaccine
Teaching magic tricks to children with disabilities can enhance their feelings of self-esteem and confidence, a study has shown. The study, published in Health Psychology Research, is a collaboration between the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Institute for Arts in Medicine, the School of Health Professions’ Department of Occupational Therapy and illusionist and educator Kevin
I remember the day I knew my daughter had an issue with food. I was out for a walk with a group of mom friends and we stopped for coffee. They all gave their babies a snack, and then all the babies ate their pouches and cut-up fruit and puffs. Except for mine, who ate
Late-night sewing machine sessions and multiple trips to the craft store had this mom wondering—who was more interested in creating a memorable costume, them or me? Photo: Courtesy of Julie Vick In elementary school, I went as a soda machine for Halloween. My dad made the costume by painting an appliance box to look like
Image: Shutterstock Sometimes, we stumble upon surnames that make us read twice because they might mean something in one language and quite the other in some other language. And then there are surnames that sound different. If you have not come across any funny last names, we have made a list of such names for
Both maternal and infant wellbeing has been substantially impacted due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) during pregnancy has been linked to an increased risk of preterm birth. In contrast, a reduction in preterm births has been reported during community lockdowns in non-infected mothers. However,
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Pancake, also known as flapjack or griddlecake, is a fluffy, soft starch-based dish that people usually eat for breakfast. One can make sweet or savory pancakes using different flours and other ingredients, such as egg, milk, and butter. Since pancakes are easy to make and customizable, you may consider adding