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The importance of screening newborn babies for birth defectsmeenakshiclinic
Screenings of newborn babies are designed to pursue early recognition of certain disorders with an aim to prevent serious consequences in the future. However, it is important to know that these screenings are not necessarily confirmatory diagnosis and may demand further investigations.
The importance of screening newborn babies for birth defectsmeenakshiclinic
Screenings of newborn babies are designed to pursue early recognition of certain disorders with an aim to prevent serious consequences in the future. However, it is important to know that these screenings are not necessarily confirmatory diagnosis and may demand further investigations.
Screening for any disorder in individuals is a strategy used for identifying a disease before the onset of signs or symptoms, thus enabling earlier detection and management with the aim to reduce morbidity and mortality.
Congenital hypothyroidism is quite common in Indians and is the most common reversible congenital cause of mental retardation.
Early identification and intervention is important as Thyroid dependent brain development is complete by 3 years of age.
Universal screening is ideal as most cases are sporadic.
Positive cases on screening by filter paper test should be confirmed by serum levels estimation.
Serum Thyroid hormone levels are of primary importance in diagnosing and managing this condition, other investigations are ancillary.
Age based reference values must be followed in interpreting the results.
Timely monitoring (serum hormone levels, compliance, growth & development) and adequate counseling of care givers are key in managing this condition.
Growth charts in Neonates- Preterm and termSujit Shrestha
Growth charts in Newborn, Preterm and term neonates. All historically used charts in NICU are discussed here.
Presented by Dr Sujit, in Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
Screening for any disorder in individuals is a strategy used for identifying a disease before the onset of signs or symptoms, thus enabling earlier detection and management with the aim to reduce morbidity and mortality.
Congenital hypothyroidism is quite common in Indians and is the most common reversible congenital cause of mental retardation.
Early identification and intervention is important as Thyroid dependent brain development is complete by 3 years of age.
Universal screening is ideal as most cases are sporadic.
Positive cases on screening by filter paper test should be confirmed by serum levels estimation.
Serum Thyroid hormone levels are of primary importance in diagnosing and managing this condition, other investigations are ancillary.
Age based reference values must be followed in interpreting the results.
Timely monitoring (serum hormone levels, compliance, growth & development) and adequate counseling of care givers are key in managing this condition.
Growth charts in Neonates- Preterm and termSujit Shrestha
Growth charts in Newborn, Preterm and term neonates. All historically used charts in NICU are discussed here.
Presented by Dr Sujit, in Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
Answering your questions about genetics and your health | Genes in Lifejohndemello7
Genes in Life provides answer to your questions about genetics and health. It is the place where you learn the importance and effects of genetics on human life.
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Child-health practitioners in Iowa must find better ways to address family, neighborhood and economic factors that shape children' health and well being, according to CFPC executive director Charles Bruner and Debra Waldron, director and chief medical officer of the Child Health Specialty Clinics at the University of Iowa. They presented at the Iowa Governor's Conference on Public Health in Ames on April 5.
Pediatric nurses are medical professionals committed to provide assistance and care in a variety of settings to newborns, kids, and teenagers as well as their families. Pediatric nurse responsibilities include making sure kids get the best attention and assistance possible throughout their formative years. We will discuss the pediatric nurse responsibilities in childcare in this blog.
This presentation was part of Embody's Safe Healthy Strong 2014 conference on sexuality education (www.ppwi.org/safehealthystrong). Embody is Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin's education and training programs. Learn more: www.ppwi.org/embody
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Reproductive Life Planning is client-based assessment of personal life goals to first determine if and where childbearing fits in with education, family, relationships, work, and more. This assessment then allows individuals to develop a flexible strategy to prevent or plan future pregnancies, in order to successfully meet their life goals. Participants who attend this session will be able to help their clients develop their own Reproductive Life Plans. They will also learn about and practice using basic motivational interviewing techniques that help clients help themselves. Motivational interviewing is a non-judgmental, non-confrontational, and non-adversarial counseling technique which can be especially effective when helping clients explores their own goals and motivations, and helping them create reproductive life plans that help them succeed in meeting their goals.
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS
Meghan Benson, MPH, CHES has worked in the field of sexuality education since she was a teen peer HIV educator in high school. She completed her MPH in Community Health Sciences with a focus on adolescent health and development at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). As the Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Director of Community Education, Meghan develops programming and coordinates educational opportunities throughout the state. Meghan is a board member for the Association of Planned Parenthood Leaders in Education (APPLE), a co-chair of the Policy and Action Subcommittee of the Wisconsin Maternal and Child Health Advisory Committee, and a member of the Dane County Youth Commission.
Anne Brosowsky-Roth has been with Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin for over 20 years.. In her current role, she provides direct education to youth and adults on reproductive and sexual health, and provides research and support for staff as the manager of the Maurice Ritz Resource Center, the Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin Community Library. Anne has written articles on sexual health communication for families and professionals, and most recently was a contributing author to the third edition of the Center For Family Life Education’s Teaching Safer Sex!, a two-volume set of activities that provide skill-building lessons and activities for teaching comprehensive sexuality.
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A new mother is faced with the dilemma of whether to take her child to visit a family doctor or the best pediatric doctor Bhubaneswar. Nonetheless, you have to give seeing a physician significant thought if you're worried about your child's health. Take a look at the benefits of seeing a doctor.
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‘वोटर्स विल मस्ट प्रीवेल’ (मतदाताओं को जीतना होगा) अभियान द्वारा जारी हेल्पलाइन नंबर, 4 जून को सुबह 7 बजे से दोपहर 12 बजे तक मतगणना प्रक्रिया में कहीं भी किसी भी तरह के उल्लंघन की रिपोर्ट करने के लिए खुला रहेगा।
हम आग्रह करते हैं कि जो भी सत्ता में आए, वह संविधान का पालन करे, उसकी रक्षा करे और उसे बनाए रखे।" प्रस्ताव में कुल तीन प्रमुख हस्तक्षेप और उनके तंत्र भी प्रस्तुत किए गए। पहला हस्तक्षेप स्वतंत्र मीडिया को प्रोत्साहित करके, वास्तविकता पर आधारित काउंटर नैरेटिव का निर्माण करके और सत्तारूढ़ सरकार द्वारा नियोजित मनोवैज्ञानिक हेरफेर की रणनीति का मुकाबला करके लोगों द्वारा निर्धारित कथा को बनाए रखना और उस पर कार्यकरना था।
In a May 9, 2024 paper, Juri Opitz from the University of Zurich, along with Shira Wein and Nathan Schneider form Georgetown University, discussed the importance of linguistic expertise in natural language processing (NLP) in an era dominated by large language models (LLMs).
The authors explained that while machine translation (MT) previously relied heavily on linguists, the landscape has shifted. “Linguistics is no longer front and center in the way we build NLP systems,” they said. With the emergence of LLMs, which can generate fluent text without the need for specialized modules to handle grammar or semantic coherence, the need for linguistic expertise in NLP is being questioned.
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2. About Newborn Screening
Newborn Screening Facts - A brief introduction to the most
important information on newborn screening.
Genetics and Family History - Information on why it is important
for all babies to have newborn screening, even if there isn’t a
family history of a condition, and how genetic conditions are
inherited.
Screening Resources - A brief description and links to several
government and non-profit agencies working to improve health
through newborn screening.
Conditions Screened by State - Every state has slightly different
requirements for newborn screening. This section reviews factors
that influence how states choose their screening panels and how
to find out more information.
3. What to Expect
Newborn screening is just one of many things that
happen in the first few days after a baby is born. The
following information will help prepare expecting
parents for the newborn screening process and
answer common questions. Links to resources are
also provided for a more in-depth look into the
newborn screening process.
4. Every baby can be screened
Each year, over 5,000 babies are born with one of the
conditions included in state newborn screening panels.
Most of these infants appear perfectly healthy at birth
and come from families with no history of the disorder.
Unfortunately, once symptoms appear, they are often
irreversible, leading to severe health and
developmental problems or even death. Every baby
born in the United States is required by law to undergo
newborn screening prior to leaving the hospital
because it is the only way to tell if a seemingly healthy
infant has one of these rare, but serious, conditions.
Most affected babies identified through newborn
screening who receive treatment early grow up healthy
with normal development.
5. Newborn Screening Process
Before Birth - Seven things parents want to know about
newborn screening.
Screening Procedures - The who, what, when, where, why
and how of newborn screening.
Responding to Results - Questions to ask a baby’s doctor
if a baby receives an out-of-range newborn screening result.
Screening Outcomes - Information on possible results from
newborn screening and what to do next.
What Happens to the Blood Sample - An overview of what
happens to the remaining blood sample taken during
newborn screening.
6. Living with Conditions
Learning through newborn screening that your child has
a rare health condition can feel overwhelming. In most
cases, no other member of your family has had this
condition. You may not know where to begin looking for
information. After you work with your child’s doctor to
determine a care plan, you may want to begin thinking
about what it means to have a child living with this
condition both now and in the future. The information in
this section can provide resources, support, and
guidance for families as they begin this process. Take a
look around. We look forward to adding your story and
experiences to the many voices found here.
7. Living with Conditions
Family Experiences - Learn from other families, in their own
words, what their journey has been like after a diagnosis.
Talking About a Diagnosis - Find tips for sharing information
about the diagnosis of your child and things to consider prior to
sharing.
Advocacy and Support Groups - Connect with others to share
stories, encourage each other, and advocate for a better future
for all children.
Find a Specialist - Get links to find specialists for your child’s
medical needs.
Insurance and Planning - Access important resources and read
about things to consider, in terms of your child's health, from a
financial perspective.
Looking to the Future - Prepare for changing doctors, navigating
the school system, and being ready for emergencies.
8. Health Professionals
Health care professionals are often the first and most
trusted resources for information and answers about
newborn screening. There are many different kinds of
health care professionals who serve families in the
pregnancy planning, pregnancy, and postpartum periods:
obstetricians and gynecologists (OB/GYNs), nurses,
childbirth educators, doulas, midwives, pediatricians,
family physicians, and more. All can serve as resources for
questions about newborn screening. This section provides
up-to-date and relevant information on some of the most
commonly asked issues surrounding newborn screening,
so health care professionals can be prepared to answer
questions from their patients and clients.
9. Health Professionals
Prenatal Health Care Providers- Information tailored
for prenatal providers on topics such as how to talk to
expectant parents about newborn screening and what
common questions parents have prior to screening.
Pediatric Health Care Providers- Links to ACMG ACT
sheets for conditions included in newborn screening,
confirmatory testing algorithms for positive screening
results, and a checklist of basics to cover with parents
whose baby has received a positive screening result.
Dried Blood Spot Storage and Use- A review of
common questions asked about dried blood spot
storage and usage as well as links to state-specific
information.
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