How to manage Osteoarthritis (OA) – a ”wear and tear” condition
Synthium Health What is osteoarthritis and how it develops? Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease and one of the most common forms of arthritis. It is a major cause of chronic debilitating…
Zoloft for children with ADHD: pros and cons
Zoloft or sertraline is Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that helps restore serotonin balance in the brain. Indications of Zoloft: FDA Approved indications from children aged ≥ 6 years is…
The science behind childhood Asthma (A parent’s guide)
Definition: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory airway disease characterized by obstruction of airflow, recurrent bronchospasm & mucous accumulation. Types: Asthma can be categorized to many sub-types: 1. According to phenotypes:…
Assessing sunken fontanelle sign in children
What are fontanelles? Our skull is made of several bony plates attached together by sutures. Fontanels are tough fibrous tissue found where sutures meet. They allow brain growth and provide…
Mosquito Bites in children
(Answering common questions) Sometime during summer, we all have to deal with mosquito bites on our babies' skin. Fortunately, these itchy bites are generally just a nuisance and nothing more.…