Nov 20 2020 More than 128,000 children and their families risk being ‘forgotten’ by the system, as COVID lockdowns delay autism diagnosis. Analysis of data by a leading autism publication reveals children with suspected autism are at risk of being un- or misdiagnosed as a result of vital services being shut during the pandemic. Reports
Month: November 2020
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 23 2020 A mom of eight boys, Kim Gudgeon was at her wits’ end when she called her family doctor in suburban Chicago to schedule a sick visit for increasingly fussy, 1-year-old Bryce. He had been up at night and was disrupting his brothers’ e-learning during the day. “He was
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE The lion is a mighty animal and is known as the king of the jungle. There are many children’s stories that feature this magnificent beast. If your child has heard a story and bombards you with questions such as “What does a lion look like?” or “Does the lion have
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 20 2020 Can schools safely remain open or reopen during periods of significant community spread of COVID-19? According to predictions from a model of SARS-CoV-2 transmission in the school setting, yes – if appropriate precautions are followed both in school and in the community. The study results are published in
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 20 2020 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Zokinvy (lonafarnib) capsules to reduce the risk of death due to Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome and for the treatment of certain processing-deficient progeroid laminopathies in patients one year of age and older. Zokinvy is not approved for use in patients with
One of the best parts of camping is getting to spend time in nature. However, that means no fancy kitchen appliances to prepare our favorite meals. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Today we bring you several hack and tricks to prepare the most delicious and elaborate dishes in the great outdoors—no oven
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 20 2020 Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, in collaboration with Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine, have been awarded a five-year, $8.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health’s Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development to further illuminate the
With so many sippy cups to choose from, how are you supposed to know which one to try first? Just like with bottles and pacifiers, it may take some trial and error to find the right fit for your child. Because, you know, kids don’t come with a manual unfortunately, and what may have worked
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 20 2020 The results gained in a study involving approximately one million Danish children increase the understanding of how socio-economic differences in childhood affect the development of mental disorders in the Nordic countries. Researchers at the University of Helsinki, Aarhus University and the University of Manchester have investigated the link
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 18 2020 Children born with a common genetic condition, familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), are at increased risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) early in life. Despite long-standing national guidelines, cholesterol screening — for children at age 2 for those with a family history of heart disease and between the ages of
Thanksgiving is around the corner and the holiday season will be in full swing before you know it. I’ve come to realize there are two types of holiday decorators: ones who go all out it before Thanksgiving and others who put up a tree and hang a few lights here and there around the living
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Tooth decay is a common infectious disease of early childhood since a baby’s teeth are susceptible to decay as soon as teething begins (1). Baby bottle tooth decay or nursing caries could occur due to poor dental hygiene and prolonged use of the bottle for consuming liquids with natural or
Though relatively unknown, DLD is actually one of the most common disorders affecting school-aged children today. Developmental language disorder (DLD) is one of the most common disorders affecting children but is relatively unknown. Affecting more than seven per cent of children, DLD is 20 times more common than autism. Ninety per cent of people surveyed
We’ve got the most genius hack to get babies to take their medicine. It’s so simple you will cry–with joy. Photo: iStock How many times have you struggled to get the medicine into your baby? The trouble is, once they catch on to what you’re trying to do, many babies refuse to take the dose.
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 18 2020 Vaccines are one of society’s greatest success stories, but like any treatment, there can be rare adverse events and they must be tested carefully. With a massive COVID-19 vaccination campaign on the horizon, Canadian researchers have launched a pilot study that could lead to a new approach for
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Night weaning refers to the practice of gradually reducing the number of feedings during odd hours once your baby is old enough to sleep through the night without having to feed in the middle of the night. If you are a new mom who wants to know about the night
Hi everyone! We’ve all been spending a lot of time indoors and might be getting a little bit bored with our surroundings. It’s the perfect time to change things up a bit at home with our unusual and colorful décor ideas for the house. Let’s begin! First, we’ll show you a very easy way to
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 20 2020 Researchers at the University of Helsinki, Aarhus University and the University of Manchester have investigated the link between the socio-economic position of parents and the risk of children developing mental disorders later in life. As research data, the project employed a cohort of roughly one million Danish children
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 20 2020 In a new publication from Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications, Lei Zhang, Tiewei Lv, Xiaoyan Liu, Chuan Feng, Min Zheng, Jie Tian and Huichao Sun from the Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China and the Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing, China consider a case of pediatric
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Cooking and packing lunch for children can be tricky at times. They have a short attention span, they’re easily bored, and they can often be picky eaters — especially when it comes to veggies. Moreover, lunchtime at school can be a tricky time for everyone. Your child might want to
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