Month: December 2021

HSE academics joined researchers from the Turner Scientific Research Institute for Children’s Orthopaedics to study how the brains of children with arthrogryposis control elbow flexion after muscle transplantation. They found that in such patients, more motor neuron activity occurs, which means that the start of a new movement requires more effort from the brain. The
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Image: iStock Did you know dinosaurs went extinct more than 66 million years ago? But, movies, theme parks, and interesting, fun facts about dinosaurs leave preschoolers curious and wanting to learn more. Quench their thirst by experimenting with some fun dinosaur activities for toddlers. Who knows, your child is a paleontologist in the making. 20
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Bumbo seats are a type and brand of baby seats that let babies sit by themselves with support. Parents often prefer these to prop their baby in a seated position. The seat features a snug, carved-out seat with a backrest, armrest, and a stopper at the front that holds the baby. The seats often come
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A team led by scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine, Scripps Research and the University of Chicago has identified an important site of vulnerability on influenza viruses—a site that future influenza vaccines and antibody therapies should be able to target to prevent or treat infections by a broad set of influenza strains. The scientists, whose results
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Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have published the most comprehensive description to date of the rare genetic disorder known as WAGR syndrome. This new report identified several clinical issues not classically associated with the disease and provides guidance for proper diagnosis, management, and potential treatment options. The findings were recently published in the
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Image: iStock Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet. Most kids are fascinated by colors and all things magical. And rainbows are nature’s wonder that leaves children awestruck. Rainbows appear after a storm passes away, and light reflects on rain’s water droplets. Children are always curious about how this beautiful rainbow arch forms. Aren’t
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Researchers in Japan have evaluated hemodynamic factors that may help identify sites where aneurysms are likely to form. Detailed findings of this study are described in the article “Computational fluid dynamic analysis of the initiation of cerebral aneurysms” by Soichiro Fujimura et al., published today in the Journal of Neurosurgery. Unruptured aneurysms are most often
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Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE An obstacle refers to an indoor or outdoor activity that involves movement such as running, climbing, crawling, or simply walking through a maze. Obstacle courses for toddlers and preschoolers can help kids improve their gross and fine motor skills, bilateral coordination, and build stamina. Obstacle course activities are not just
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