Supporting the rehabilitation process of children with (m.p.dz.) through modern technical means
Some children with cerebral palsy with (m.p.dz.) achieve the ability to walk. However, in comparison to their healthy peers, this ability is achieved later and the gait of these children - despite...
Neurological disorders in newborns
Women who have given birth, especially for the first time, should observe their baby's development and behaviour from the first hours of life. This is very important because in newborn babies,...
Immune disorders-lowered immunity
We are hearing more and more about immunodeficiency as more and more people experience it. A lowered immune status may be temporary and then most often does not threaten the health and life of the...
Characteristics of immunodeficiencies in children
Immunodeficiencies are said to occur when, as a result of a disorder of the immune (immune) system, there is a lack of or reduced ability to defend the body against various types of microorganisms,...
Measles - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, vaccination, prevention
The most common and basic method of preventing measles is vaccination, which belongs to the basic vaccination cycle in Poland.
Type 1 diabetes in children - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM1) is a systemic disease characterised by hyperglycaemia due to a lack of insulin action. Over the past 25 years, the incidence of type 1 diabetes has increased rapidly...
Child obesity - prevention
Obesity in children is a growing health problem. The role of parents is extremely important in shaping proper nutrition in children. In prevention and treatment, proper diet, physical activity and...
Vitamin K in infants - can a newborn receive it orally?
Vitamin K deficiency in the first months of life can risk dangerous bleeding. Depending on when they occur they can have different symptoms and consequences.
Vitamin K - what is the requirement in infancy?
Vitamin K is very important in the first months of life. Its adequate amount given to the baby, can prevent dangerous bleeding. Bleeding can range from bleeding from the shells to intracranial...
Importance of folic acid in the prevention of neural tube defects
In Poland, approximately 2,000 children are born each year with congenital malformations of the nervous system and spine known as neural tube defects.
Educational environment and the problem of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents
The World Health Organisation's slogan: "Health begins at home" emphasises the role of the family in shaping and protecting the health of its members.
HPV vaccine also registered for boys
The US Food and Drug Administration has registered the HPV vaccine as effective and safe in boys and men aged nine to 26 years.
Universal rotavirus vaccination reduces hospitalisations for acute diarrhoea
Numerous studies have proven that the cost of a possible annual rotavirus vaccination of the entire infant population is significantly lower than the subsequent costs of hospitalisation for...
Prevention of malaria by prophylactic use of different drug regimens
A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial compared the efficacy of malaria prevention in children by using one of three chemoprophylaxis regimens.
Rotavirus vaccination - how to vaccinate to make it effective?
Currently, most global expert groups, led by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), recommend rotavirus vaccination as a routine vaccination for every healthy infant.
Rotavirus vaccination - can I vaccinate my infant?
Rotavirus infections are particularly dangerous for young children. Hence, an effective vaccine against these viruses has been attempted for years.
Probiotics in the prevention of NEC in preterm infants
In May 2007, The Lancet, one of the world's most prestigious medical journals, published a review of studies on the use of probiotics for the prevention of necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) in...
Prebiotics in the prevention of infections in children
In addition to their beneficial effects on gastrointestinal function, prebiotic GOS/FOS oligosaccharides, added to some modern milk mixes, are likely to have an additional effect in reducing the...
Soy milk in the prevention of cow's milk protein allergy
Soya milk is a milk replacer produced on the basis of vegetable proteins isolated from soya.
Milk substitute mixes - whey hydrolysate with prebiotic
High-grade whey hydrolysate available on the Polish market (Bebilon Pepti 1 and Bebilon Pepti 2) has had a modified composition since 2006. The oligosaccharide ingredient GOS/FOS, which has a...
