mRNA Vaccines

mRNA Vaccines

RNA is very distinct from DNA. RNA cannot affect or modify anybody’s DNA template. First Identify the Target Protein All mRNA medicines start with identifying a protein that is designed to prevent or treat a certain disease. In vaccine development, the mRNA is used to...
The Long and Short of COVID-19

The Long and Short of COVID-19

The pandemic took us all by storm. In the aftermath, there are pertinent issues we should consider to foster the health and security of our children. The symptoms of COVID-19 infection have been so publicized that most of us know when to suspect the diagnosis. In the...
Constipation

Constipation

To rightly discuss the treatment of constipation, it is important to familiarize the reader with the varying frequency and consistency of bowel movements as the child increases in age. At the first week of life, you can expect about 4 or more bowel movements daily. At...
Cough

Cough

This is one of the most common symptoms for which a child is presented for evaluation and treatment. It is a protective reflex that works to clear the airways in the lungs and to prevent us from breathing things into the lungs that will later cause problems. Cough can...
Stomachache

Stomachache

Any form of discomfort in the belly which is often presented as “hurt” or “pain” by the child. As the child grows and becomes linguistically sophisticated, the complaint may become clearer and more specific. Other associated complaints include heartburn or chest pain,...