Weight gain during the pandemic is becoming a real health concern that could lead to long-term consequences for both adults and children.
The discovery adds to growing evidence that suggests that pregnant women who generate protective antibodies after contracting the COVID-19 virus often convey some of that natural immunity to their fetuses.
Contemporary Clinic® interviewed Donald Wood, PhD, the recently elected president and CEO of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, on the history of the Task Force on Genetics, and the importance and impact of its findings on understanding muscular dystrophy.
Contemporary Clinic® interviewed Bethany Hall, MSN, the owner of Healing Connection, on the role of trauma competent caregiving in the field of nursing.
Investigators found the greatest improvements among non-Hispanic Black participants, suggesting that the intervention could help engage diverse populations of pediatric asthma patients.
Contemporary Clinic spoke with pediatric nurse practitioner Brenda Cassidy, DNP, RN, MSN, CPNP-PC, from NAPNAP about how health care professionals can pay attention to the red flags of human/child trafficking victims.
Contemporary Clinic® interviewed Lea Davis, PhD, of the Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt Genetics Institute, on the difference between functional seizures and epileptic seizures, and how providers can identify the difference.
Contemporary Clinic® interviewed Carrie Cuttler, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Washington State University, on the short-term versus long-term effects of cannabis on OCD.
The findings also suggest that many individuals who report peanut allergies and experience potentially severe allergic reactions are not obtaining clinical diagnosis of their allergies.
Investigators also recommended a method of knotting and tucking in the sides of a medical mask, in order to minimize the leakage of air around the edges.