The current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been observed to be less serious in infants and children. However, this age group is also subject to certain complications following infection. A new preprint on the medRxiv* server describes the findings of an observational study of children
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Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Sacral dimples, also known as sacrococcygeal or coccygeal dimples or pits, are a common cutaneous (relating to the skin) anomaly found during the neonatal spinal examination. These are shallow or deep indentations on the lower back (lower sacral region), just above the crease of the buttocks. Studies suggest that sacral
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Microcephaly is a neurodevelopmental disorder that causes significantly small head size in infants compared to other infants of the same gender and age. Most microcephaly cases happen due to abnormal brain development during fetal life or cessation of brain growth during infancy. Smaller head size also means a smaller brain,
Scientists at the Children’s Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern (CRI) have identified the specialized environment, known as a niche, in the bone marrow where new bone and immune cells are produced. The study, published in Nature, also shows that movement-induced stimulation is required for the maintenance of this niche, as well as the
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE The World Health Organization (WHO) defines chiropractic as “a healthcare profession concerned with diagnosing, treating, and preventing disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on general health (1).” Chiropractic works on the premise that the human body is a neuromusculoskeletal system, and any disorder in one
Researchers at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital (UH Rainbow) published new findings today that wearing a face mask – either a cloth mask or a surgical mask – did not impair the ability of subjects to get air in and out of their bodies. The study measured heart rate, transcutaneous carbon dioxide tension,
The COVID-19 pandemic has heaped additional financial strains, childcare complications and other problems on already-burdened caregivers of children diagnosed with cancer, according to a study from researchers at Duke Health and other institutions. Surveying 360 parents and caregivers of children currently in treatment or still being monitored for cancer, the researchers found that half had
COVID-19, the disease caused by the pandemic coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, is primarily regarded as a respiratory infection. Yet the virus has also become known for affecting other parts of the body in ways not as well understood, sometimes with longer-term consequences, such as heart arrhythmia, fatigue and “brain fog.” Researchers at University of California San Diego
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Meconium or baby’s first stool is dark green, thick material made of cells, mucus, and intestinal secretions. Babies usually pass their first stool in the first few hours or days after birth. However, in some cases, this may happen inside the womb during the late stages of pregnancy or labor
University of Minnesota Medical School researchers have developed two new rapid diagnostic tests for COVID-19 – one to detect COVID-19 variants and one to help differentiate with other illnesses that have COVID-19-like symptoms. The findings were recently published in the journal Bioengineering. Although many people are hopeful about COVID-19 vaccines, widespread vaccine distribution isn’t predicted
This one is for all the aspiring artists out there! Some people are just naturals when it comes to painting, drawing, and sketching. But not all of us have that luck! However, that doesn’t mean we can’t become skilled artists. All we need is a little perseverance, creativity, and the hacks on this video! Today
Slight differences in clinical features can help physicians distinguish between two rare but similar forms of autoimmune brain inflammation in children, a new study by UT Southwestern scientists suggests. The findings, published online in Pediatric Neurology, could provide patients and their families with a better prognosis and the potential to target treatments specific to each
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Teenage is the time when children can either embark on an incredible life journey or lose their way. This is also the age when they develop their ideas and opinions, which may not exactly be in sync with yours. As parents, it is your duty to guide them and make
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Undisturbed sleep is essential for the physical and mental well-being of a toddler. While most toddlers sleep undisturbed through the night, some may wake up frequently, finding it difficult to fall asleep. A toddler waking up in the middle of the night is normal. However, it could make them fussy,
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Infantile scoliosis or infantile idiopathic scoliosis refers to an abnormal, side-to-side curving of the spine in children younger than three years. The spine curvature is considered abnormal when its angle is greater than 10 degrees. This painless condition develops during the intrauterine period or after birth. Infantile scoliosis is different
A Texas A&M AgriLife study with sheep may soon help address fertility problems in women, if it can discover ways to break the chain of generational transfer of polycystic ovary syndrome, PCOS — one of the most common infertility disorders. Rodolfo Cardoso surrounded by sheep in his fertility study inside a barn Rodolfo Cardoso, Ph.D.,
Organization is my love language. Even if it’s not yours, consider this: Home is the launchpad of our lives, and if yours is suffocating under the weight of stuff and disorder, your energy, brainpower and well-being are suffering the same fate. Even before Marie Kondo hit the scene, research revealed just how life-changing a tidy
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Conjunctivitis or pink eye is the inflammation of the conjunctiva, the eye membrane covering the eyeball. The eyes may appear reddish or pinkish due to inflammation of tiny blood vessels in the conjunctiva. The toddler may also get red or pink eyes due to other eye conditions that may affect
University of Alberta researchers have found that limiting the amount of fat the body releases into the bloodstream from fat cells during heart failure could help improve outcomes for patients. In a recent study published in the American Journal of Physiology, Jason Dyck, professor of pediatrics in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and director
Establishing a consistent sleep schedule for a toddler can be one of the most challenging aspects of child rearing, but it also may be one of the most important. Research findings from a team including Lauren Covington, an assistant professor in the University of Delaware School of Nursing, suggest that children with inconsistent sleep schedules
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