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- Food Neophobia in Children with PKU Can Complicate Nutritional Status - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2015 from Brian WuPhenylketonuria is an uncommon but challenging genetic disorder which requires an extremely restrictive diet as part of its treatment plan. However, the issue can be even further complicated by the fact that children with PKU have a tendency towards behaviors like food neophobia, which even in ...
Views: 964 - Acid Reflux: Managing Symptoms in Infants with Severe Cases of Gastroesophageal Reflux - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2015 from Brian WuIt is not uncommon for newborns and young infants to spit up some of the contents of their stomachs after a feeding, and typically minor regurgitation does not present any health problems. By the time an infant reaches 3-4 months of age, approximately 60-70% will experience a reflux episode ...
Views: 962 - 4 Common Health Conditions in Newborns - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2015 from Brian WuWelcoming a new baby to the family is something most parents joyously look forward to. But raising a newborn can be challenging, and there are several health conditions that parents should be aware of during the first weeks and months of an infant’s life. Small babies often have a distended ...
Views: 909 - The Difference between a Cold and the Flu - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2015 from Brian WuWhile a cold and influenza, commonly called the flu, are both caused by viruses and cause respiratory illness, the flu is typically much more severe than a common cold. Both illnesses share some symptoms, so it can be difficult for a person to determine whether he or she is suffering from a cold ...
Views: 860 - Tips to Prevent Constantly Being Ill During Cold Season - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2015 from Brian WuCold season comes around every year, and while some people make it through the season with minimal illness others are sick constantly. The common cold is not a serious condition and does not cause health complications, but it can be mentally and physically wearing to constantly suffer from cold ...
Views: 837 - 5 Foods That Could Increase Your Risk of Cancer - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2015 from Brian WuEveryone knows someone that has fought cancer, and chances are many of us know someone who has lost their battle. It is a sad fact of life in the world in which we live. This horrible disease impacts all of us in one way or another, and physicians everywhere are diligently working to identify ...
Views: 829 - Gym Etiquette All New Gym Members Should Know - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2015 from Brian WuPurchasing a membership to a gym shows that you are serious about your health and are willing to commit time and money to improving your strength and stamina. Whether you have never had a gym membership or it’s been years since you have been inside a gym, it is important to know the basics of ...
Views: 780 - Understanding Placental Abruption - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2015 from Brian WuThe placenta is a circular organ that is only present in a woman during pregnancy; the main functions of the placenta are to provide oxygen and nutrients to a growing fetus, and remove waste products from a baby’s blood. In a normal labor and deliver, a woman’s body will send a signal to the ...
Views: 767 - Common Concerns in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2015 from Brian WuPregnancy is a wonderful journey—it is truly amazing how microscopic cells can grow and multiple to create a new human being in just 40 weeks. But that doesn’t mean that the end of pregnancy is comfortable, or that an expectant mother, especially a woman expecting her first child, may not have ...
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