The pathways for language and cognition are not as efficient and established so the work of reading is harder. It is harder for child readers not previously exposed to the squiggly lines and their sounds (phonics) as they have not been able to use the neural pathways needed.

September was Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September was Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September was Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

The growth of AI has been so rapid that U.S. legislation has not been able to keep up protecting children.

We can all reach out and offer support to parents and caregivers on a regular basis. There are lifeline resources such as the suicide and crisis lifeline (988). There is a Parent Support Network (mhanational.org/mental-health-resources-parents) that provide free local and online support meetings for any parent or guardian.

Congratulations to Dr. Reyes and Dr. Petronella Croisant. Recognized at the Office of Faculty Affairs Faculty Recognition Reception Dr. Victor Reyes, Professor, Departments of Pediatrics (JSSOM) and Microbiology & Immunology (GSSB) FACULTY EXCELLENCE AWARD IN TEACHING (one of two such awards across the institution) Dr. Sharon Petronella Croisant, Professor, School of Public and Population Health former member of Dept. Pediatrics (1999-2010) ACADEMY OF MASTER TEACHERS’ LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Let your doctor know if you or your family have been exposed to flea dirt and have the above symptoms and are not responding to the usual treatments.

Most of all it is important that parents take care of themselves and talk to their doctors when stressed.

Water is the most vital of human’s macronutrients. Without water we die and quickly.

Congratulations to Victor E. Reyes, PhD, who has been selected for the 2024 UTMB Faculty Excellence Award in Education

Congratulations to Dr. Tiziana Corsello for being awarded the Catalyst Award from the American Lung Association Research Institute for up to two years. profound changes in exosomes.

When should a parent or caregiver be worried about drooling? If an ill child with a sore throat has excessive drooling and difficulty breathing call 911 immediately as it may be a life-threatening emergency called epiglottis. Thanks to vaccines this is less common today.

Each disastrous event is different but including children in the planning for and then the review of their plan will make things better for everyone. Remember practice makes perfect.

In healthy children.org there is a recent update on travel tips for stress-free family travel. Most families travel by car and the first rule is always use a car seat even in rental cars or taxis.

Once the first tooth has erupted it should be brush twice a day with a baby tooth brush and a grain of rice size fluoride toothpaste. After age three, a pea size amount of toothpaste can be used. Adults should help until about age 7-8 years or when the child can write their name well.

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology has been a member of Vermont Oxford Network (VON) since 1990.

It actually means a chemical used to kill harmful animals or plants. The problem is that the chemical doesn’t know which animal or plant is harmful. After all, the chemical was created to kill not to think.