Immune response and the lymphatic system are central to cardiac repair after a heart attack, according to a study from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and Northwestern University Feinberg Cardiovascular Research Institute. These insights into the basic mechanisms of cardiac repair are the first step towards developing novel therapeutic approaches to
Month: May 2022
When you are buying a gift for Father’s Day, you want to find a gift that Dad will actually use. Most Dads enjoy spending time with Mother Nature, and this guide will help you find the perfect outdoor Father’s Day gifts. This has everything a nature-loving Dad would want, including outdoor cameras, campfire tools, blankets,
On May 2, a leaked document revealed that the U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark ruling that affirmed pregnant people have a constitutionally protected right to access abortion without government interference. This decision will have disastrous effects for people who need abortions in the States, effectively eliminating access to
May 30 2022 A new Australian study looking at the impact of an autism assistance dog for children and their parents has made an unexpected discovery: the dog has expanded their world, literally. The presence of a specially trained therapy dog for autistic children is giving families the confidence to venture further afield and to
How to Teach Kids Respect in 3 Simple Steps! The Parenting Junkie teaches how to teach kids respect. With peaceful parenting it can seem like if we don’t demand respect from our children they will never learn how to respect us as parents. A parent wrote to me recently and said, “I totally believe in
The Parenting Junkie discusses solo parenting. Learn some solo parenting tips as well as lessons learned from solo parenting. If your partner or spouse travels you may be solo parenting while your spouse is away or parenting while your spouse is on travel. These tips will help you make the most of your solo parenting
UCLA researchers have taken the initial step in identifying what may be an effective way to detect gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) earlier in pregnancy, potentially improving diagnosis and treatment for what is the most common disorder of pregnancy. The study is published in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS ONE. Gestational diabetes causes blood sugar levels to
Father’s Day is just around the corner, so what do you get for your hardworking Dad? Dads are practical and will really appreciate Father’s Day presents that can be used at the office or around the house. This guide has the best and most practical presents he will ever receive, including super comfy loafers, a
Administering medications to children poses unique challenges, especially in resource-limited countries with high infant and child mortality rates. Many drugs are solids or tablets, which are not easily swallowed by children and difficult to dose according to a child’s weight. While liquid and semi-solid alternatives exist for some drugs, many medications lack this option, or
Antibiotics inappropriately prescribed to nonhospitalized children resulted in at least $74 million in excess health-care costs in the U.S. in 2017, according to a new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and The Pew Charitable Trusts. Children who were prescribed unneeded or unsuitable antibiotics in outpatient settings, such as doctors’ offices
This versatile Korean skincare product works for the whole family. Created for Aloe, an ingredient that has been used for centuries is once again making headlines thanks to the pristine Korean island of Jeju. You may have heard about or even tried a few Korean skincare products, which are making waves in the industry. The
For most children and even some adults, swallowing pills or tablets is difficult. To make it easier to give those medicines, researchers at MIT and Brigham and Women’s Hospital have created a drug-delivering gel that is much easier to swallow and could be used to administer a variety of different kinds of drugs. The gels,
Join the Play Pandemic Challenge → https://theparentingjunkie.com/challenge The Parenting Junkie and Renee Jain discuss homeschooling during Coronavirus. In this video you’ll learn value tips for homeschooling during Coronavirus. ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ Move Over Corona, there’s a new pandemic in town. It’s play, and it’s spreading like wildfire throughout the globe. #playpandemic Don’t just
In a clinical report released on April 18, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended resources administered by the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI) to pediatricians across the nation. These resources are recommended to be distributed by pediatricians to families learning about a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome. The report directs medical providers to
I tried begging. I tried bribing. I tried calmly and consistently bringing him back to his room each time. Here’s what ended up doing the trick. Earlier this year I switched my son from a crib to a toddler bed and enjoyed three solids months of him not realizing he could leave. He’s figured it out,
Taking small kids to an all-inclusive is a no-brainer, but there are ways to make sure your vacay is as smooth as possible. After years of very careful pandemic living, my family finally booked an all-inclusive vacation in Mexico this past April. We figured that not having to think about paying for anything would be
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