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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND CHILDREN
INTRODUCTION Artificial intelligence (AI) is a field of computer science. In simple terms, it is a technology that helps machines imitate human intelligence. AI technology is modeled after human brain processes, such as how humans process images, language, facts, solve problems, make decisions, etc. AI processes these and supplies output faster than the human brain. …
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‘MY CHILD HAS A HEART MURMUR!’
” My child has a heart murmur ?!’ is a statement from a worried parent when I informed them of this during a routine physical exam. As a parent, you may be alarmed hearing this from a Pediatrician, but I will explain more. HOW DOES THE HEART WORK? The heart is a muscle and powerhouse…
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E-CIGARETTES AND VAPING IN CHILDREN 2
INTRODUCTION E-cigarettes (E-Cigs) or Electronic Cigarettes are devices that heat a liquid (E-liquid, which mainly contains nicotine) to produce aerosols that the user inhales. Vaping is the act of using E-Cigs. RISKS OF E-CIGARETTE USE IN CHILDREN . Risk of addiction: Adolescents are more easily addicted to nicotine than adults. The growing brain learns new…
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E-CIGARETTES AND VAPING IN CHILDREN
As a parent, What do you know about e-cigarettes? What do you know about vaping? Do you know that currently, there is an epidemic of e-cigarette use and vaping in children and youths in high school and middle school? This blog will be the first series discussing this topic because there is so much to…
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THE TRIPLEDEMIC AND CHILDREN
WHAT IS THE TRIPLEDEMIC? Tripledemic is a term coined to describe when three respiratory viruses cause a significant increase in illnesses around the same time, and the increased number of ill people has the potential to overwhelm the healthcare system due to increased use of emergency rooms or hospital admissions. There is an ongoing tripledemic…
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SLEEP IN CHILDREN PT 2
Children need healthy sleep for proper growth and development. There are habits and behaviors a child needs to learn to achieve healthy sleep. These habits are called SLEEP HYGIENE. What your child does throughout the day affects their sleep habits at night. SLEEP HYGIENE TIPS . Children thrive on routines. Ensure your child goes to…
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SLEEP IN CHILDREN
Sleep…. It is interesting that many times a week, parents ask me about this in the clinic. Parents would want to know when a child needs to go to bed at night, how many hours of sleep a day is sufficient, and what to do when children have trouble sleeping. I will answer some of…
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INFLUENZA IN CHILDREN
Influenza is a contagious, seasonal illness caused by a respiratory virus. The common viruses currently are Influenza A and B. Flu seasons are from Fall to Spring every year. Influenza is more severe in children, especially those less than 5 years of age. According to a 2018 study on “Seasonal Incidence of Symptomatic Influenza in…
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WHAT IS RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS (RSV)
Many viruses can affect children; for most, they run their course, and the child gets better. Some are relatively benign, like the common cold, and some cause more severe symptoms, like the Respiratory Syncytial Virus. This virus has been around for years, but there is increasing awareness of its existence and potential severity in recent…
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