Pediatric laryngotracheal stenosis (LTS), a narrowing of the airway in children, is a complex medical condition. While it can be something a child is born with or caused by injury, the condition can result in a life-threatening emergency if untreated. Treatment, however, is challenging. Depending on the severity, doctors will use a combination of endoscopic
Month: January 2021
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Taking your cute little newborn for their first outing can be exciting and daunting at the same time. There are so many dos and don’ts that come with that thought—what is the right time to do so, how do you do it, and where should you take them? For any
A national group of pediatric addiction medicine experts have released newly-established principles of care for young adults with substance use disorder. Led by the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center, the collection of peer-reviewed papers was developed to guide providers on how to treat young adults with substance use disorder given their age-specific
In a large study of pediatric cancer patients, researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have analyzed the frequency, fusion partners, and clinical outcome of neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase (NTRK) fusions, which are clinical biomarkers that identify patients suitable for treatment with FDA-approved TRK inhibitors. The researchers found that NTRK fusions are more common in
Because if we don’t laugh, we’ll cry—in front of our kids’ teachers, and all their classmates. Consider this your daily dose of pandemic self-preservation. We all hoped to leave the hot mess that was 2020 behind us and hang up our teacher hats in 2021—because, let’s be honest, teachers are saints and we’re. not. worthy.
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Pear is a delicious fruit consumed both cooked and raw. The fruit is a popular ingredient in juices, jams, jellies, and cider. Nutritionally, pear offers vital nutrients, fiber, and active phytonutrients. Besides, it has several medicinal properties that may benefit ailments, such as constipation (1). Experts suggest that pear for babies
Hey guys! Ready for some new awesome ideas for your beloved phone? Great! Because we have tons of cool gadgets you can use to beautify your smartphone and make it even cooler! We’ll begin with a super handy phone holder necklace that will allow you to have your device at hand at any moment! It
Diabetes is characterized by elevated levels of sugar or glucose (hyperglycemia) in the blood. This occurs due to the lack of the hormone insulin in type 1 diabetes, and to reduced insulin levels in combination with insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes. A recent review of data supports stricter control of hemoglobin A1C levels (HbA1C)
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Despite the advent of the digital age, good handwriting still plays a crucial role in the education system. The majority of assessments require students to write rather than type. If the handwriting is poor, the examiners find it challenging to understand the content, which in turn might affect the students’
In major Canadian cities, especially Toronto and Vancouver, families are increasingly living in tight quarters. Some parents are choosing to prioritize being able to walk to work, cafés, cultural centres and sports facilities—perks that were especially enticing pre-pandemic. As Annely Zonena, a project manager in Strategic Initiatives in Toronto’s City Planning Division, describes it, “You
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE The outward curving of infants’ soft spot (fontanelle) is called bulging fontanelle. Fontanelle is firm and slightly curved inward in normal situations. Increased pressure or fluid buildup in the brain may lead to tense or bulging fontanelle. The condition might be accompanied by other symptoms, such as fever. Read this
You should know that I’m not a car person. I can’t identify cars by their logo, make or model. So please don’t ask. For me, a car is simply a tool to get me from point A to point B. Nothing more, nothing less. That was the case until I met the 2021 Volvo XC
If you’re feeling meh about car shopping, you aren’t alone. A quarter of shoppers say they’d rather have a root canal than negotiate a car deal. Here are some pain-free tips for getting started. A car is one of the most expensive big-ticket items most of us will ever buy. A daunting task at any
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Milia or milium (singular) is a cyst that appears as a small white bump usually on a baby’s face, nose, or cheeks. They may also occur on the skin at other parts of the body. These keratin-filled cysts are quite common in newborns, although older babies and children may also
Children and adolescents with a family history of suicide attempts have lower executive functioning, shorter attention spans, and poorer language reasoning than those without a family history, according to a new study by researchers from the Lifespan Brain Institute (LiBI) of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania. The study is the
A middle school teacher with four kids at home shares her hectic daily routine—and how parents can help their children’s teachers in even the smallest ways. On a typical day, Nadia Goode wakes up at 6 a.m. to get herself and her kids ready for school. Goode works for a middle school in Brampton, Ontario,
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Reflex is an involuntary muscle response to a particular stimulus. Primitive reflexes are responses that originate from the central nervous system of healthy infants. These reflexes disappear as the frontal lobe of the brain develops. The lack of primitive reflexes in infants can be a cause of concern. However, the
The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) hub partnership between Virginia Tech, the University of Virginia, Carilion Clinic, and Inova Health System has awarded $200,000 in funding to five research projects through the Pilot Translational and Clinical Studies Program. Multi-institutional teams of scientists, physicians, and engineers will study Parkinson’s disease, celiac disease, pediatric heart transplant,
Dr. Sarah Garwood, a Washington University pediatrician at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, discusses how to tell if your child has an eating disorder and what puts kids at risk for eating disorders. While doctors don’t know exactly what causes an eating disorder, different genetic and environmental factors contribute to an increased risk. Adolescence is the
Researchers in Germany and Belgium have conducted a survey demonstrating some of the adverse effects the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had on people’s eating habits. Overall, the study, which included almost 1,000 participants, showed that food consumption had increased, along with the purchase of convenience foods such as ready-made meals and canned foods
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