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BLOOD TESTS FOR CHILDREN

on April 28th, 2009 by admin

Blood circulates throughout the body, so the contents of the blood can provide information both about general health and about specific diseases. The blood to be tested is drawn out of a vein with a syringe, or taken by pricking a finger. The method used to take a sample or specimen depends on how much [...]

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CHILDREN’S HEALTH: BLOOD POISONING

on April 28th, 2009 by admin

Blood poisoning is the spread of an infection into the bloodstream. The infection may be caused either by bacteria or by viruses. Blood poisoning can occur during early infancy, when natural resistance to infection is low. Beyond infancy, blood poisoning results in high fever, chills, and prostration (extreme exhaustion or collapse). In popular usage, blood [...]

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DIABETES IN CHILDREN: PARTIES

on April 28th, 2009 by admin

Of course you will want your child to go to parties and have a party of his/her own. In planning a birthday party for your child you should consider:- (a) Timing: Parties for younger children are often held during the afternoon. However you may find a party over mealtime more satisfactory, as more carbohydrate exchanges [...]

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