Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection can lead to long-term health problems including liver damage, liver failure, cirrhosis, liver cancer and even death. These outcomes are especially dangerous for pregnant people and their babies. The leading cause of HCV in the U.S. is injection drug use as a result of opioid use disorder (OUD), which has
Month: November 2021
New research addresses the misconception that children are less susceptible to infection with the new coronavirus. According to a recent report in JAMA Pediatrics, children and adults have similar risks of becoming infected with SARS-CoV-2, but a much larger proportion of infected children do not show symptoms of COVID-19. When one household member is infected,
Andrew C. Glatz, MD, an internationally recognized expert in pediatric interventional cardiology, has been selected to lead the Division of Pediatric Cardiology in the Department of Pediatrics at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He also will become the Louis Larrick Ward Professor of Pediatrics and treat patients at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
In what is believed to be one of the largest studies of its kind, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have shown that antibody levels against SARS-CoV-2 (the COVID-19 virus) stay more durable — that is, remain higher over an extended period of time — in people who were infected by the virus and then received protection
Surgeons at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone and the NYU Langone Transplant Institute reached a historic milestone when they used a lung transplant to treat a 16-year-old girl with cystic fibrosis whose organs were irreversibly damaged. The surgery took place on May 20, 2021, marking the first-ever pediatric lung transplant performed at NYU Langone
Even as the U.S. prepares to roll out a covid-19 vaccine to elementary school-aged kids, its efforts to inoculate teenagers — who have been eligible for the shot since May — continue to meet with a lackluster response. So far, about half of kids 12 to 17 are fully vaccinated in the U.S., compared with
A nutritional supplement popular in the U.S. and added to some types of yogurt, milk and infant formula can significantly improve cognition in severely malnourished children, according to a study led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The researchers found that when the omega-3 fatty acid known as docosahexaenoic acid
New research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, found that while hospitalized children with juvenile lupus have fewer adverse kidney outcomes overall, significant racial gaps for developing these complications persist and do not seem to be narrowing (Abstract #0956). Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus), is a chronic
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte’s administration quashed plans for a public service campaign to promote covid-19 vaccinations for eligible teenagers over the summer, a former state health official said. That has caused public health and medical experts to plan their own ad campaigns in anticipation that the administration won’t publicly back shots for kids as young
If you’re like us, being “cheugy” is hardly one of your top concerns. In fact, if you’re a mom, skinny jeans and leggings are life, and staying comfortable is of highest priority. We’ve lived through most of this season’s trends long before they were cool and still managed to stay fashionable through it all, even
Baby Safety Month is celebrated every September but we know the best items for baby registry selections need to be updated all year round. From tech to safety, travel systems to breastfeeding support, here at Daily Mom we are committed to bringing you the best brands and favorite baby items new and veteran parents love!
Let’s face it- being smart with money is a skill that can take a lifetime to build. That’s why banking for kids is so important. Managing finances and banking is hard, so it’s no wonder that only 29% of American adults consider themselves financially sound. Perhaps, if kids started learning about the real value of
Dishing out papers, crayons, and a pair of scissors. Grabbing a book and opening to page 11 to start the lesson. Is that everything we need to cover when we choose to homeschool our children? Homeschooling is an old concept and still millions of parents choose this way of teaching children. Another old concept that is
Most parents want to make sure that their child is ready for Kindergarten before the time comes. But figuring out how exactly to make this happen can be a challenge. Here are some tips for developing Kindergarten readiness at home, brought to you by a former Kindergarten teacher with young kids. The best part –
It’s here! School’s back in session. Are you ready? Let’s face it, the past year and a half have been extra tough for kids, teachers, and parents. For many, last school year was riddled with a lack of routine and much angst. And there may be another tough year ahead. However, you are now better
White Cane Awareness Day is the perfect time to teach your children how a white cane helps people who are blind be independent and safe. “The white cane is a tool for the blind and visually impaired so they can safely and independently get around in their surroundings and explore what is around them,” says
What is motherhood? It is the hardest job on God’s green earth. That is exactly what it is. It is a job that will shake mountains and ignite fires. It is true that there is nothing bigger or stronger than a mother’s love for her children. She builds this strength and love, brick by brick
This school year many college students across the country will return to in-person classes for the first time in nearly a year and a half. The 2019-2020 school year started like any other. Across the country, parents dropped their freshman students off with dreams of a four-year college experience filled with learning, friends, and fun.
Ideas for college care packages should come from your students’ favorite foods, activities, or even movies. Care packages let you surprise your students and show that you are thinking about them and loving them across the miles. Not everyone’s college students call or text every day or even every other day even though they have
As a cycling fanatic, I’ll find any excuse to blaze the trails come rain, snow, or shine. Although I’m not one to complain when it comes to an activity I love, most winter jackets make cold-weather biking kind of frustrating. I’ve long battled between wearing a jacket with high mobility yet little insulation or one
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