The measles outbreak that started in Texas in late January continues to grow. As of March 18, 2025, confirmed cases in the outbreak, which now spans Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma, reached 321[1], surpassing the number of confirmed cases recorded for all of the U.S. in 2024. The vast majority of cases[2] are in people who are not vaccinated. Meanwhile, a lack of clarity from health authorities[3] is leaving people with...
Shaken baby syndrome can cause permanent brain damage, long-term disabilities or death – a pediatrician examines the preventable tragedy
In the early 1990s when I was a young pediatrician, I was responsible for evaluating children with developmental and learning problems. Two unrelated boys, ages 7 and 9, were found to have IQs in the range of 60-70, which indicates a severe cognitive disability[1].
During my medical review, the mothers revealed that their children were shaken violently as infants and that afterward behaved as if “the wind had been knocked...
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Having autism has worked to my advantage in football - Bronze
Chelsea and England defender Lucy Bronze opens up for the first time about her autism and ADHD diagnoses to raise awareness and help others....Read more https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c70el9el7x9o