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Checking in with a few of our frontline staff who have received the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
When a patient comes to the Genetics Clinic, the first person they’ll meet with is a genetic counselor. But what do they do?
The past few years have seen a drastically increased focus on concussions, their health effects, how to avoid them, and how to treat them. Much of the attention has been paid to young athletes, and football in particular, but the truth is a concussion can happen to anyone.
Falling off a bike, tripping down the stairs, bumping into a cabinet … these are everyday incidents that can result in a concussion. While we refer to a concussion as a “mild traumatic brain injury,” it never seems mild to anyone going through it, or to any parent taking care of a child who has one. After all, concussions interfere with normal brain function, and lead to temporary problems with how you feel, think and act.
Children who are in sports may have the added benefit of having coaches, or even medical personnel on hand to make sure everything is OK, but for those not in that situation, here are some signs and symptoms to watch for.
If you suspect a concussion, see your child’s doctor to confirm a diagnosis. He or she may refer you to a specialist. From there, it’s important to follow whatever advice you get on how to recover. Improper treatment of a concussion can make the symptoms last much longer than they normally would, or in more serious cases could result in permanent functional deficits and even death.
We’re always learning more about how to treat concussions, and some of that flies in the face of conventional wisdom. For instance, it’s been common to have children remain almost totally inactive until all the symptoms have completely disappeared. But new research has shown that too much rest can actually worsen symptoms. For a child whose symptoms include anxiety or moodiness, being forced to rest in a dark room with no activity — and missing day after day of school while knowing that homework is piling up — can increase that.
That said, here are some basic guidelines for recovery from a concussion:
It’s important to know that each concussion is different, and that each child will recover differently. But when treated properly, it will heal, and your child can return to normal life with no lingering effects.
When a patient comes to the Genetics Clinic, the first person they’ll meet with is a genetic counselor. But what do they do?
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The rites of parenthood include watching your children grow, delighting in their every accomplishment and…overruling their protests when it comes to taking a bath.
As the holidays fast approach, now is the time to talk to your kids about how celebrations will be different this year.
With so many schools going virtual, the amount of time kids spend in front of a screen hooked up to headphones is increasing.
No matter the holiday, celebrations will look different this year, but that doesn’t mean they can’t still be joyful and filled with love.
New studies point to higher COVID-19 risks for women who are pregnant.