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Best food to give asthmatic kids
The best diet for an asthmatic child is one which consists of fruits and vegetables, low fat dairies, seafood such as salmon and tuna, as well as lean meats. Asthma is a chronic allergic disorder most often diagnosed in children. Signs and symptoms to look for in children with asthma include frequent coughing spells, which…
Split spine
Causes and remedy Spina bifida means split spine inĀ Latin. It is a developmental birthĀ defect caused by incomplete closingĀ of the embryonic neural tube. SomeĀ vertebrae overlaying the spinal cordĀ are fully formed and remain open. If the opening is large enough, aĀ portion of the spinal cord protrudesĀ through the opening. There may be aĀ fluid filled sac surrounding the spinalĀ cord.…
Sickle cell anaemia – Handling it
Sickle cell anaemia or sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder in which the red blood cells form a sickle shape instead of the normal discĀ shape, they are not able to provide sufficient oxygen to various parts of the body. When a person with normal genes has a child with a partner who…
Cancer and children-making their relationship easier
Cancer happens when a type of cell loses the control of its operations with other cells and grows in a way that the body cannot regulate. Different cancers have different symptoms, treatments, and outcomes, depending on the type of cell involved and the degree of the uncontrolled cell multiplication. The cells growing out of control…
The facts on Down’s Syndrome
Many a mother’s joy has been shattered when they discover that their new born is not ‘normal’, but has got Down’s syndrome. Here we unravel what this condition is all about. Down’s syndrome is a genetic condition in which a person has 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46. It is also known as Trisomy…
Disabled parents: where to find personal assistance services to prepare effectively for parenthood
For parents with disabilities, the memorable phrase āit takes a villageā is more than just an idyllic hope. In the United States, itās the law. In the landmark 1999 Olmstead v. L.C. ex rel. Zimring case, the U.S. Supreme Court officially mandated community support for disabled families. Subsequent public debate has focused attention on a…
Kenya Bans Inter Country Adoptions
The Kenya cabinet has indefinitely banned inter-country adoptions as per the report below quoted from the press statement of cabinet meeting held on the 27th of November 2014. Cabinet approved āAn indefinite Moratorium on Inter-Country Adoption of Kenyan Children by foreignersā, and also revoked all licences to conduct inter-country adoptions in Kenya with immediate effect.…
