As winter rolls along, Portland is wondering if late January will bring some Arctic charm. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has shared its forecast for the end of January, hinting at cooler temperatures. The prediction suggests that Portland might experience temps below nor
Ever wondered how hand function develops in babies with unilateral cerebral palsy (CP)? Researchers have been exploring this question by studying infants aged 3 to 15 months. These tiny humans are going through a crucial period where their motor skills start to unfold. Unilateral CP affects one sid
In 2020, the Food Additives and Flavourings Panel (FAF Panel) took a fresh look at citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (known as E 472c). Alongside this, they reviewed similar substances like acetic and tartaric acid esters (E 472a, b, d, e, f). The FAF Panel was later asked
Imagine this: a tiny infant, just a few months old, is fighting epilepsy. Doctors prescribe a hormone therapy called adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) to help. Shockingly, instead of helping, it triggers a dangerous heart rhythm disorder called ventricular tachycardia. This isn't a story from a med
Imagine this: you're having a severe allergic reaction, and suddenly, you have a heart attack. Sounds far-fetched? Not for a man who experienced just that. He had a rare condition called Kounis syndrome, where an extreme allergic reaction, or anaphylaxis, can trigger a heart attack. In his case, it
Did you know that hearing problems in infants are quite common, affecting about 4 to 5 out of every 1000 babies in India? In wealthier countries, experts use fancy tools like otoacoustic emissions and auditory brainstem response to detect hearing issues early. However, these methods are too pricey f
You might have heard about cot death, also known as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). It's a scary term for parents. But what is it exactly? Cot death happens when an apparently healthy baby suddenly dies during sleep, usually in their cot. Doctors don't know the exact cause, but they've found so
Picture a renowned football quarterback starting a game without a practice session led by their coach, or an A-list singer performing live without voice warm-ups. In sports and music, these pre-event rituals are essential. They help athletes and artists refine their skills, identify weaknesses, and
Complementary feeding is a vital stage in a child's growth, but poor hygiene can lead to malnutrition and illness. In Ethiopia, there's not much data on how mothers of kids aged 6-24 months handle hygiene during this time. To fill this gap, researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis
Imagine a young girl facing two rare health problems in her early years. At just 5 months old, she was diagnosed with a condition called diffuse mesangial sclerosis, a rare cause of severe kidney issues in infants. Fast forward to age 3, she started experiencing swollen lymph nodes in her neck that
