Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) is the only rate-limiting enzyme in the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP). Rapidly proliferating cells require metabolites from PPP to synthesize ribonucleotides ...

Q: My baby is small but my pediatric provider says she is "following the curve" so he is not worried. What does that mean? I'm still worried! A. If your baby is "following the curve" of the growth ...

Baby monitors have become more technologically advanced over the years. Today, you can get monitors with Wi-Fi, apps for viewing on your phone and high-definition screens that come with the camera.

Bath time with your baby can be one of the most precious times as a parent. The warm water provides a soothing end to the day, and it’s sweet to see your little one enjoy their time in the tub.

The condition is more common in premature babies and in some cases, for example, when there are differences between the mother’s and baby’s blood types, certain infections or genetic conditions such ...

She posted a photo of herself in a yellow sweatshirt and red skintight leggings and her newborn baby at the hospital ... was to channel more energy on my G6PD awareness campaign, when I got ...

Share on Pinterest “Before my husband Tom and I had a baby, we truly didn’t fight. Then, we had a baby and fought all the time,” said Jancee Dunn, a mom and author who went on to write a ...

Breast milk and formula can also influence the color of a baby’s stools. Red or white poop can indicate a health problem. Otherwise, a wide range of colors is typical. Anyone who suspects that a ...

新生儿足底血筛查通常是为了早期发现一些先天性疾病，如先天性甲状腺功能减低症（甲减）、苯丙酮尿症（PKU）或葡萄糖-6-磷酸脱氢酶（G6PD）缺乏症等。异常结果可能与多种因素相关，包括检测误差、宝宝未足月或采血时间过早等。对于甲减，可能因甲状腺 ...