Remodeling Your Home for Wheelchair Access
THURSDAY, March 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Millions of Americans get around with the help of wheelchairs, from those born with disabilities to those who have been struck with disabilities later in life.Home is a sanctuary for many — a place where c…
Learn MoreLa estadía hospitalaria de un niño puede costar mucho, incluso con seguro
MARTES, 28 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cuando un niño es hospitalizado, el costo quizá no sea la mayor preocupación, pero sus gastos de desembolso pueden ser sustanciales en Estados Unidos, incluso para los que tienen seguro.Un estudio de Mic…
Learn MoreCould COVID in Pregnancy Raise Odds for Obese Kids?
WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The consequences of COVID-19 during pregnancy are still unfolding, but a new study delivers sobering news: Prenatal exposure to the virus may be linked to childhood obesity. Looking at nearly 280 infants,…
Learn MoreCombo Steroid Treatment May Work Best When Sepsis Strikes
WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Giving patients who have septic shock a combo of two steroids could potentially be a lifesaver, according to a new study.Researchers found that patients receiving a combination of hydrocortisone and fludro…
Learn MoreLas incubadoras ruidosas podrían dañar el oído de los bebés prematuros
LUNES, 27 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Aunque una incubadora le puede salvar la vida a un bebé prematuro, quizá contribuya a la pérdida auditiva en estos bebés vulnerables.Un nuevo estudio, que se publicó en la edición del 27 de marzo de la re…
Learn MoreLa detección temprana es clave para corregir la pérdida auditiva infantil: conozca las señales
DOMINGO, 26 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La detección temprana de la pérdida auditiva infantil es esencial, pero también difícil, porque los bebés no pueden decirles a sus padres o a los médicos exactamente qué está pasando.Alrededor de 2 a 3 …
Learn More4.7 Percent of Students With Disabilities Experience Homelessness
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Overall, 4.7 percent of students with disabilities experience homelessness across seven states and Washington D.C., according to a study published online March 28 in Pediatrics.Emily Bock, from the Boston Un…
Learn MoreChild’s Hospital Stay Can Cost Plenty, Even With Insurance
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When a child is hospitalized, cost may not be the greatest worry but the out-of-pocket expense can be substantial in the United States, even for those with insurance.A Michigan Medicine study found that U.S….
Learn MoreLoud Incubators Might Damage Preemie Babies’ Hearing
MONDAY, March 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While an incubator can save the life of a premature baby, it may be contributing to hearing loss in these vulnerable infants.A new study published March 27 in Frontiers in Pediatrics assessed the sounds in th…
Learn MoreEarly Detection Is Key to Correcting Childhood Hearing Loss. Know the Signs
SUNDAY, March 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Early detection of childhood hearing loss is crucial but also challenging because babies can’t tell their parents or doctors exactly what’s wrong.About 2 to 3 of every 1,000 kids is born with permanent hearin…
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