Background
Potentially, orally administered antibodies specific to enteric pathogens could be administered to infants to prevent diarrheal infections, particularly in developing countries where diarrhea is a major problem. However, to prevent infection, such antibodies would need to resist degradation within the gastrointestinal tract.
Methods
Palivizumab, a recombinant antibody specific to...
Admit it.
There are times when you just don’t understand your children. You lose patience, and sometimes even your sense of humor.
But if you take a closer look at the things your children do, you’ll see that they’re really trying to tackle the tasks of growing up. And they’re...
To help your children as they learn, keep in mind these points:
• Give them different experiences so each of their senses is used.
• Watch to see what interests them and provide activi- ties to fit these interests.
• Talk to your children; listen to them; respond to what...
Attachment, as described by Bowlby (1969), is an emotional bond between two people. It is an invisible internal characteristic which is assumed to exist because of behaviors exhibited by the attached individual. These proximity seeking behaviors are critical for survival of the infant. Sensitivity of the mother to the infant's...
The fecal flora of healthy bottle or breast-fed infants was
examined for the presence of Bifidobacterium. Identification was
based on the presence of fructose-6-phosphate phosphoketolase,
which is found only in these bacteria. No bifidobacteria were
recovered from bottle-fed infants. However, bifidobacteria were
readily isolated from 15 day to 3 month...
In general, the more love you give your baby, the more lovable he or she will become and the easier it will be for him or her to make friends with other people. A strong attachment to you gives your child the security and confidence to separate from you later...
The purpose of this research study was to examine the effects
of infant massage on the interactions between high risk infants and
their caregivers. A population of nine high risk infants who
received infant massage was compared to 14 high risk infants who
did not receive infant massage. Both groups...
The most important consideration when choosing a health care provider is your confidence in the individual. While first impressions are important, confidence usually develops with time and experience.
Los niños saludables tienen dientes saludables. Los dientes
saludables son importantes para comer, hablar, y apariencia. Esta guía
describe pasos que los padres pueden tomar para estar ciertos que la salud dental está mantenida de nacimiento a través de los años pre-escolares.
Healthy children have healthy teeth. Healthy teeth are
important for eating, speech, and appearance. This guide describes
steps parents may take to be certain that dental health is maintained from birth through the preschool years.
The current study examined relations between temperamental reactivity at 6 months and social competence in first grade, including if emotion regulation at 54 months played a role as mediator and/or moderator between temperamental reactivity and social competence in first grade. Previous studies have shown that children who are high on...
The study evaluates the effectiveness of a pregnancy intervention model (PIM) developed to improve first trimester prenatal care utilization in a population of 2,694 low-income Medicaid women. Engagement in prenatal care is critical before prenatal care can occur. Early initiation of prenatal care is important for low income pregnant women...
The sudden and unexpected death of a seemingly healthy infant sets in motion a number of linked processes with potentially complex and far-reaching ramifications. While individuals, families and communities grapple with the shock and heartbreak associated with the loss of a young life, a chain of multidisciplinary investigative responsibilities is...
In Uganda, there are an estimated 200,000 women suffering from obstetric fistula, with
1,900 new cases expected annually. These figures, combined with a persistently high
maternal mortality rate, have led to an international discourse that claims the solution to
improving maternal health outcomes is facility-based delivery with a skilled birth...
