Children's Vision and Amblyopia

One of the major reasons that you should have your child’s vision checked is to screen for a problem called Amblyopia. Amblyopia is an impairment of vision which is best described as a difference in vision between the two eyes. Now, as many as 5% of children have Amblyopia. There are certain clues in kids less than three. A squint can be a clue to the diagnosis. Now, not every child whose squints has it but if the squinting occurs regularly, it certainly is worth checking it out. There are numerous treatments for Amblyopia but each has the goal of challenging the weakened eye to make it stronger. The problem is that during development the stronger eye can take over and ultimately render the other eye relatively useless. Only detection and treatment can help prevent this. Of course the key is to make sure the problem is recognized and you get your child to the physician. For more information, click onto www.MyMedicalReports.com.

Fatty Diet Is Linked to Ear Infections in Children

Several months ago, we reported that children who eat large amounts of fatty foods are at greater risk for ear infections. Basically, it was an interesting study and at the time I mentioned it, I could not think of a reason why this is the case, but the numbers were dramatic. According to the National Institute for Deafness and Other Communication Disorders and University of Florida researchers, it might be due to damage to a nerve called the chorda tympani. The nerve starts at the front of the tongue and picks up taste sensations, then it runs through the middle ear to the brain where it delivers messages about what the tongue tasted. People with repeated infections can have damage to the nerve. When the nerve is damaged, people become more sensitive to fatty foods and basically things like butter and creamy, slippery things taste better. The food doesn't taste different really, but feeling fatty sensations more intensely makes people want the foods. It's an interesting concept. For more information, click onto http://www.mymedicalreports.com/.

Fighting Parents and Children's Behavioral Problems

There is a new study in the latest issue of the journal Child Development and it’s raising questions. Let’s start with the study. According to researchers from the University of Virginia, parents fighting likely doesn’t cause children’s behavioral problems such as skipping school, lying, shoplifting or bullying. The study was well done. It looked at over 1,000 identical and fraternal twins and more than 2,000 of their children. What the study found is, parents who argued passed on genes that influence whether or not the children will argue and get into disruptive relationships. The report goes against other studies. They have suggested that parents who are in argumentative relationships may be better suited to separate. The study supports the concept that couples should try and work out issues. They need to do it with guidance and with counseling. It’s all very important. For more information, click onto http://www.mymedicalreports.com/.