children age Articles
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Magnesium level in chronic asthmatic children – effect of corticosteroid treatment
Hypomagnesaemia is suggested to be associated with increased incidence of wheeze, airway hyperreactivity and impairment of lung functions. We aimed to assess the serum magnesium level in asthmatic children and evaluate the effect of corticosteroid treatment on it. The study included 89 chronic asthmatic children aged 5-15 years receiving inhaled fluticasone propionate and short courses of oral ...
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Sanitation and externalities: evidence from early childhood health in rural India
This paper estimates two sources of benefits related to sanitation infrastructure access: a direct benefit households receive when they have access to sanitation infrastructure, and an external benefit produced by the neighborhood's access to sanitation infrastructure. Using a sample of children under age four from rural areas of India in the Third Round of District Level Household Survey ...
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Household factors influencing lung function in Austrian school children
Two studies on the lung function of school children are reported. The first is a small (pilot) study investigating the (respiratory) health of 19 children aged 12?13 years. An improved lung function with increased physical activity was shown. The second study was performed in seven elementary schools (mostly in Vienna). Questionnaires were distributed to the parents of the children in the first ...
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Snail (Archachatina marginata) pie: a nutrient rich snack for school-age children and young mothers
This study examined the moisture, protein, ash and iron composition of beef and fresh indigenous land snail and the sensory properties of their pies. The edible parts of the snail (Archachatina marginata) and beef and their pies were analysed using standard methods. The beef and beef pies served as controls. The snail and its pie had higher (p Keywords: land snails, snail pie, Archachatina ...
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Government Workers Are Feeling the Impact of Major Stressors
Federal, state, and local government workers thrive in social situations, but are lacking in overall health, community support, and meaningful relationships. Sponsored Content Powered by CIGNA To better understand and help Americans build resilience in the face of today’s challenges, Cigna fielded a multi-arm national survey of 16,500 school-aged children, their parents, young adults, and ...
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Clinical validation of the Caregiver non-contact thermometer model PRO-TF300 in febrile and afebrile patients age 0 to < 18
Background: The CAREGIVER Thermometer Model PRO-TF300 (Thermomedics Inc., Delray Beach, FL) is a non-contact clinical professional thermometer used to read human body temperature in children and adults through the determination of infrared energy from the middle of the forehead. The purpose of this paper is to describe the methods and findings of the CAREGIVER’S validation for clinical use ...
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Tackling the neglected issues of sanitation and hygiene
Problems with Sanitation and Hygiene in Developing Countries Sanitation and hygiene continue to be overlooked, with severe consequences for the health, education, and economic prospects of a large proportion of the world’s population. Around 40 per cent of people worldwide (2.6 billion) do not have access to a safe toilet, and nearly 20 per cent (1.1 billion) defecate in the open ...
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Total and cancer mortality of the residents living in a zone of weak technogenic radioactive contamination
Radioactive contamination of the floodplain of the Yenisei River with the wastes dumped by the Krasnoyarsk Mining and Chemical Combine (MCC) might cause external and internal irradiation of a large part of the rural population inhabiting the banks of the Yenisei. Contrary to official data, a few independent studies of the doses received by the exposed population showed that they were quite ...
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Stay Safe Every Day: Child Choking Insights
As we highlight Safety Month this September, let us remember that safety is not just a one-month thing, but a daily commitment. Today let’s dive into a key aspect of safety: child safety. Did you know that more than 12,000 children in the United States are sent to emergency rooms each year due to food-related choking incidents? Even more heartbreakingly, at least three children around the ...
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What Summer is Really Like with Anxiety Attacks or PTSD Symptoms
People call summertime “carefree.” But for those who struggle with panic attacks or PTSD symptoms, it can be anything but. If someone you care about suffers from these symptoms, read on to learn more about how you can support them and have their back—in summer and beyond. Crowded places Farmers markets, festivals, and parades are summertime staples. Yet for many people, ...
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Magnitt: The Mena start-ups’ start-up
Although often geared towards high-tech industries, start-up pitching events can sometimes seem a little, well, low-tech. That is something the Dubai resident Philip Bahoshy wants to change with his own venture, Magnitt.com, which is itself a kind of start-up for start-ups. The Iraqi-British entrepreneur launched the site in September as a way for young businesses in the Middle East and North ...
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How to Teach Children Emergency Wound Management Skills
In today's society, we pay special attention to the safety of children, however, accidental injuries are inevitable during their journey of exploring the world. Therefore educating children in first aid skills becomes critical. In this article, we take a closer look at why teaching children first aid skills is important to building safe families and communities, and how this can be achieved ...
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Flu shots urged as Madison’s FluGen plays role in effort for universal vaccine
David Wahlberg, Wisconsin State Journal October 18, 2018 With flu season approaching, health officials say people should get flu shots by the end of October, yet acknowledge that the annual vaccine generally works less than 60 percent of the time. The Madison company FluGen is part of a renewed national effort to improve the odds by developing a universal flu vaccine, which would protect ...
By FluGen, Inc.
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Pediatric benefits fact sheet
Because children have more delicate immune systems than adults, water contaminants pose a more serious threat to the young. Drinking only the highest quality water is one way that parents can contribute to keeping their children healthy, even before they are born. Pregnant women need to be especially careful of the water they drink. Certain levels of some water contaminants such as lead, nitrate ...
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As Covid-19 Continues, US has Made Progress in Reducing Cases and Vaccinating the Public
At the beginning of this year, the US saw the highest number of Covid-19 cases and deaths it had ever seen. Personal protection equipment (PPE), like masks and gloves, was next to impossible to find and purchase resulting in the worst shortage since the start of the pandemic. On top of a PPE shortage, price gouging and supply chain disruption shook US businesses to their core. 2021 was off to a ...
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Preterm Birth and the Vaginal Microbiome
The vaginal microbiome has a profound impact on pregnancy health - here we dig into the science with an expert You might already be familiar with how the microbes that live in your vagina affect your health, especially when it comes to conditions like yeast infections or bacterial vaginosis (BV). But it’s not just about you - your vaginal microbiome (VMB) can also impact the outcome of ...
By Juno Bio
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The Future of COVID-19 and Vaccinations
Coronavirus 2021 COVID-19 is nearing the one-year mark in the United States with over 26.2 million cases to date. While cases in the United States are still doubling their daily totals, many people worldwide are experiencing pandemic fatigue. Just before the end of 2020, companies like Moderna and Pfizer, with help from many C & A Scientific customers, were able to provide a solution ...
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Summer Travel 2022 - We’re Still In A Pandemic
In the best of times, summer travel can be a challenge, but for summer 2022, travel may be a bit more chaotic as the COVID-19 pandemic moves through unpredictable ups and downs. ...
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Latest data on the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in children
Childhood vaccinations provide immunity to children against serious infectious diseases before they are exposed to them to prevent illness. Many childhood diseases, such as smallpox and polio, have been almost completely eradicated as a result of widespread, standardized childhood vaccination programs. Some vaccinations, such as those for highly contagious diseases including measles, mumps, ...
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How Sleep Deprivation Can Lead to Weight Gain
Sleep is an important factor to help maintain health and well-being. It’s recommended that an adult should get at least 7 hours of sleep a night. Getting a good night’s sleep has many benefits such as better memory, reduced stress levels and lowers the risk of heart disease. On the flip side, not getting enough sleep regularly can have serious repercussions such as a weaker immune ...
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