The largest randomized clinical trial on blood transfusion to premature babies was completed by Dr. Haresh Kirpalani of the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Edward Bell of the University of Iowa, and colleagues from the Neonatal Research Network, including Dr. Rosemary Higgins of the George Mason University College of Health and Human Services. The study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine. To date, this is the most ambitious research in the world that examines blood transfusion in premature babies.
When you are a child, your parents tell you not to slouch. When you are an adult, you hear that you should stand upright, straighten your shoulders and breathe deeper. How much are you in control of your posture, and how can you change your body from appearing like a question mark to looking more like an exclamation?
How do you know if your child has a weak vestibular apparatus? It could be that they get sick when traveling, easily lose coordination and balance, especially on uneven surfaces, or have a fear of falling. Or they could be afraid of taking the elevator and cycling. If this sounds familiar, how can you help your child?
Many parents ask this question based on health concerns. For example, hospitals in the United States do more than one million such procedures a year. However, the procedure is not as popular in Europe and Russia. Let’s take a look at this procedure from a medical point of view.
Phimosis (excessive narrowing of the foreskin, making it difficult to reveal the glans penis fully) is found in 96 percent of boys after birth, which worries parents. Let's see what risks are associated with phimosis, when it appears and when to get medical help.
Parents do not always know how serious inguinal hernia in children is because it does not cause pain. However, parents should look out for signs of it in children, as it can have serious consequences.
One of the most exciting moments of pregnancy is the sensation of your baby's first movements. These tiny movements reassure you that the baby is growing and help you more realistically experience the new life within you.
The symptoms of COVID-19 in children can be easy to miss since many children don't show any symptoms. How seriously can COVID-19 affect children?
Lactase deficiency is often mistaken for an allergy to milk protein and vice versa. The confusion arises from the similarity of symptoms. But the nature of these pathologies is different: lactase deficiency is a digestive disorder, and milk allergy is an immune problem. Let's take a closer look at both of these—how they differ and what type of medical help to seek if necessary.
It is not only muscles that need to be trained. The brain, just like muscles, develops only through action. And the more "pumped up" the brain is, the easier it is to capture and assimilate information. Brain fitness is called neurobics.
Mothers who cannot breastfeed their babies often become frightened about the supposed negative effects of bottle feeding. Which of the claims about bottle feeding are true?
Sometimes a surgical delivery is the only possible way for a woman to safely give birth. And sometimes fear of pain makes a woman ask her doctor for a c-section. Does it make a difference for a baby how it is coming into the world?
Motor skills, activity, socialization — the benefits of sports can be listed endlessly. But only if you take responsibility for the organization of the process. What mistakes do parents make when sending their children to sports clubs and schools and how to avoid them?
Adenoids are one of the most common health problems in children. In this article, we will discuss what adenoids are, what types of modern treatment exist, and what kind of prevention is necessary to ensure you and your children don’t need to worry about them.
The notion that microbes are "absolute evil" leads caring parents to protect children from contact with soil, plants, animals, sterilize surfaces and utensils. Is it worth it?
After birth, most babies’ skin is different from the flawlessly pink, smooth babies from advertising posters. Moms often worry when baby skin is not as flawless as they would like. Is it always a sign of trouble?
It is impossible to imagine a modern teenager without a computer, which causes concern for parents who firmly believe that devices are unhealthy and try to discourage their children from constantly “surfing the Internet.” This causes a lot of family conflicts. Can computer usage harm the health of a teenager? We look at some of the most popular fears and whether they are valid.
Caring parents love giving energy and time to their children, but they often overlook dangers that can lead to disastrous consequences. Are you acting the same way?
Even well-intentioned parents can be overbearing in raising and caring for their children. What are the common mistakes we make when trying to take good care of our children?
En 1952, Virginia Apgar, cirujana y anestesióloga, desarrolló una escala de evaluación del recién nacido que aún hoy se utiliza en todo el mundo. ¿Por qué es necesaria y qué papel desempeñan estos indicadores en la vida de un bebé?
The symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may interfere with work, study, home affairs, and relationships. Although this behavioral disorder is most commonly diagnosed in children, 2–5 % of people learn of the problem in adulthood. How do you manage ADHD and keep it from ruining your life?
Proper diet is even more important for children than it is for adults. When children are young, we create the basis for their good health and eating habits. Therefore, it is essential to avoid mistakes when setting a diet for children so that they don't have to deal with the consequences later in life.
Many women enjoy drinking coffee each morning. Should they stop when they learn they are pregnant?
A child’s diabetes diagnosis always comes as a shock to his or her parents. However, it is better to detect it sooner rather than later. What symptoms should parents look out for?
Does breastfeeding always necessitate a strict diet, or is it all just the worries of overcautious pediatricians? Let's find out what a breastfeeding mom should eat to help her baby grow healthy.