A biomedical research company founded by a University of Alabama at Birmingham physician-scientist has received $3 million in seed funding. ResBiotic Inc. — spun off from UAB last year — will use the money to develop and commercialize groundbreaking probiotic formulations for lung health, says founder C. Vivek Lal, M.D., an associate professor in the
This article may include advertisements, paid product features, affiliate links and other forms of sponsorship. Summer may still be a few months away but now is the time to plan fun outdoor games to help keep the neighborhood kids entertained all season long. It doesn’t matter if you live in the country with acres between
image: iStockphoto IN THIS ARTICLE Parents need to be aware of the steps involved in giving CPR as a first-aid measure when infants or babies suffer from breathing difficulty or cardiac arrest. The procedure involves chest compressions and rescue breaths. Since an infant’s bone density, strength, muscle arrangement, and physiology are different from that of
Television and movies always portray pregnancy, birth, and the aftermath as mostly happy events. The discomforts are mild and intermittent: the mom throws up once on the bus, is rushed to the hospital in a cab a few episodes later, yells at her husband, then pushes her baby out with a scream. Afterward, she’s moderately
Celebrate the summer in colour with our latest collection of dresses for mini girls Whether you throw a carnival at home or pack your bags with holiday must-haves, there’s a frill and print to suit every summer story. Shop now online or in-store (for those of you in the UK, you can now find us
In the current pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), pregnant women have wrestled with the question of whether they and/or their babies are at higher risk due to the direct or indirect effects of infection by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). A new study, recently released as a preprint on the medRxiv*
In a multi-institutional study, researchers in the Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Research Network (DBPNet), led by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), have conducted the first and largest analysis to date comparing the effectiveness and side effects of stimulants like methylphenidate (Ritalin) and alpha-adrenergic agonists like guanfacine (Tenex) in preschool-age children. The researchers found that both classes of
The Duchess of Sussex’s debut, The Bench, stems from a poem she wrote for her husband to mark his first Father’s Day. Meghan Markle is one busy mama. The former working royal is adding children’s book author to her list of accomplishments with her new debut, The Bench, inspired by her husband Prince Harry and their
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE While introducing solid foods to your little one or encouraging their ongoing efforts to use a spoon, you might wonder what kind of utensils you should use. Plastic may be convenient, but is it safe for your baby? With concerns about BPA and phthalates, more parents are steering clear of
Celebrate the summer in colour with our latest collection of dresses for junior girls. Whether you throw a carnival at home or pack your bags with holiday must-haves, there’s a frill and print to suit every summer story. Shop now online or in-store (for those of you in the UK, you can now find us
A new study published in the journal JAMA offers reassuring evidence that infants born to mothers with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), or even asymptomatic infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), have little increase in respiratory symptoms over babies born to uninfected mothers. Evidence of the virus has been found in placental and
A new study led by a University of Miami Miller School of Medicine researcher underscores the importance of screening adolescents with hearing loss for depression and anxiety. Mental health issues are often overlooked in treating patients with chronic health conditions such as hearing loss. We need to develop and implement a universal screening protocol for
When the pandemic arrived last March, Puneeta Sandhu McBryan had just given birth to her first child, a boy. As she locked down and contemplated the future, the popular narrative was that a lot of couples stuck at home would use their free time to make sourdough loaves—and babies. Sandhu McBryan, who lives in Edmonton,
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Some babies have visible veins on their noses or foreheads. This vein is called a “sugar bug.” Sugar bug baby is a term used to refer to babies with such veins. The appearance of sugar bugs on babies’ foreheads can cause worry. Is this a normal phenomenon or something to
Last summer, Global Plasma Solutions wanted to test whether the company’s air-purifying devices could kill covid-19 virus particles but could find only a lab using a chamber the size of a shoebox for its trials. In the company-funded study, the virus was blasted with 27,000 ions per cubic centimeter. In September, the company’s founder incidentally
A new study, presented today at the AATS 101st Annual Meeting, shows that non-invasive cell-free DNA tests can reduce the need for regular surveillance biopsies to detect early rejection in heart transplant patients. The study was the first of its kind to be performed on both adult and pediatric patients. Pediatric and adult heart transplant
This article may include advertisements, paid product features, affiliate links and other forms of sponsorship. Whether you’re a first-time mom or you’re expecting your fourth bundle of joy, everyone needs a good new baby checklist to ensure that they are 100% prepared. We live in a time where new products are popping up everywhere, and
Apr 30 2021 Children born preterm (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) remain at high risk of developmental difficulties that can affect their behavior and ability to learn, finds a study published by The BMJ today. These difficulties were found not only in children born extremely preterm (22-26 weeks) but also in those born very and
Researchers have created a new, open-access tool that allows doctors and scientists to evaluate infant brain health by assessing the concentration of various chemical markers, called metabolites, in the brain. The tool compiled data from 140 infants to determine normal ranges for these metabolites. Published in the journal NMR in Biomedicine, the study describes an
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Babies love being held, especially when they are young since the world is a unique and new place for them. There is nothing wrong with holding your baby during their early years since it can help keep them warm and comfortable. Holding the baby in your arms or a carrier
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