Tag Archives: early detection

Keep an Eye Out For Possible Problems

I have written about how I am NOT on board with the general mythology and theories that children who are raised by single parents have more problems than children who are not. This said, I do think that we can be diligent and not bury our heads in the sand. We can still keep an eye out for possible problems and try to catch them before they become huge. I think it takes some care and balance to stay alert, without jumping to conclusions and assuming that every normal developmental shift or evolution is a potential “child of a broken … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day- Do a Skin Assessment

I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t like to think about what I really look like without my clothes on. Naked assessments of my body are something I generally try to avoid. The only advice I have to offer is to concentrate on the skin, and not how much there is of it. Why am I even asking you to do this? Because, I want you to live a long and healthy life. Each year more than one million people will find out they have skin cancer. Ten thousand people will die from it. The sun and genetics … Continue reading →

Early Test for Autism

Scientists are moving closer to developing a blood test to detect autism early in life—possibly even at birth. Autism is often not diagnosed until a child is three to four years of age, when the characteristic behavior pattern becomes more apparent. Identifying the condition earlier creates an opportunity for researchers to better understand the condition, but also encourages the development of treatments that might reduce the severity of the symptoms. In time, it is hoped that biomarkers for the condition will be developed for use during pregnancy, although this aspect of the research is still in the pipeline. Meanwhile, the … Continue reading →