Bone marrow transplant for immune deficiency in children has become a breakthrough in modern medicine. Advances in medical science and technology, along with relentless research, have brought hope to families battling diseases like cancer and severe immune disorders—conditions once thought to have no permanent cure. Children, too, face these illnesses more often than many realize....
Has your baby ever caught a cold, cough, or fever? The answer is likely yes to all three. If you have visited your pediatrician repeatedly for the same illnesses, you may have heard that your baby has weak immunity. Many parents face this concern and want to know how to increase immunity in babies to...
Steroids – the very word sparks a negative reaction the minute any common man hears it. Everyone is aware that it is a drug, but many think it is a “bad” drug. When doctors prescribe this medication, some people don’t know what to make of it, especially for steroids in children. They are not sure...
Children with a rash are not an uncommon sight. Frankly, we don’t give a second thought about it unless the rash is very evident or we know the medical condition. When it is your child suffering from such rashes all over their body, you ought to know more about the condition. While rashes in children...
Henoch Schonlein Purpura (HSP) can sound alarming when you first hear it, especially if your child suddenly develops red or purple rashes on their legs. You may notice these rashes don’t fade easily and sometimes appear with other symptoms. As a parent, it’s natural to feel anxious and want to understand what’s happening. Every time...
Have you heard the story of the “Bubble Boy”? This isn’t a sci-fi story—it tells the real-life experience of a boy who lived in a bubble for his own safety because he had severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID). Tragically, he later passed away after developing a type of cancer. But does this mean all babies diagnosed...
Abnormal collagen production in the body causes the rare condition known as scleroderma in children. Most of us are familiar with collagen as a vital protein that keeps the skin tight, supple, and youthful. As we age, collagen production decreases, leading to wrinkles and other age-related skin changes. However, collagen does more than just support...
Pregnancy can be quite tricky. While we know many diseases can pass to the fetus in the womb from the mother, how many can actually affect the baby? What about SLE and pregnancy? Is it safe for a woman with SLE to have a child? Expectant mothers often worry about what might affect or harm...
Arthritis is a word we associate with old age. When someone says they are diagnosed with arthritis, we invariably assume they must be old. But did you know that a child can often suffer from arthritis, too? In certain cases, the pain can get so bad that your child is unable to carry out their...
“The hardest part of being a parent is watching a child go through something really tough and not being able to fix it for them.” So true! Seeing our kids grow is the best of the cherishable moments, but this phase of physically growing up is not like walking on a bed of roses. Growing...