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Coronavirus Information
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that usually cause mild to moderate upper-respiratory tract illnesses, like the common cold, in people. However, three times in the 21st century coronavirus outbreaks have emerged from animal reservoirs to cause severe disease and global transmission concerns.
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Baby Connectome Project (BCP): Connecting the Dots on Early Brain Development
Launched in 2016, the Baby Connectome Project (BCP) is a groundbreaking quest to uncover the inner workings of the developing brain in the first five years of life. As the world’s largest undertaking of its kind, BCP aims to characterize brain connectivity patterns during this period, understand the relationship between the brain and behaviors and establish a foundation for exploring the paths of health and disease. BCP is supported by a collaboration between Wyeth Nutrition, the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH), and National Institute of Mental Health and executed by University of North Carolina and University of Minnesota, recipients of the NIH grant.
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Vitamin D deficiency and preterm birth
This meta-analysis observational studies revealed that women with vitamin D deficiency (maternal serum level < 20 ng/mL) during pregnancy experienced a significantly increased risk of preterm birth.
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Early Screening for Healthy Vision in Children
Early detection and management of visual problems through vision screening is very beneficial in ensuring healthy vision among children.
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