Can probiotics be harmful to babies? Research indicates that probiotics are safe and well-tolerated in normal, healthy infants and children. Good tolerance has been observed in premature infants, very low birth weight babies and in HIV-infected children and adults. Probiotics are also safe to use in late pregnancy. Can babies be born with leaky gut? […]

How many times should I do mobility exercises? Healthy adults should do flexibility exercises (stretches, yoga, or tai chi) for all major muscle-tendon groups—neck, shoulders, chest, trunk, lower back, hips, legs, and ankles—at least two to three times a week. For optimal results, you should spend a total of 60 seconds on each stretching exercise. […]

What makes a good letter of intent? Letter of intent tips This means you should include your name, email and job title at the top. If you are emailing the letter, include your contact information in your signature under your first and last name. Do not speak poorly of your current or past employers—focus on […]

What should I feed the mother dog after birth? Nursing: Make Sure Your Dog Gets Sufficient Nutrition Feed a nutrient-dense diet such as puppy food. Without increasing the amount of food offered at a meal, increase the number of meals throughout the day. Free-choice feed her, offering unlimited access to dry food throughout the day. […]

How much should you spend on a high school graduation gift? On average, the cash gift amount for high school graduation is between $10-$300. Acquaintances and colleagues are likely to give between $10-$20, friends give between $20-$30, family and relatives give $50-$100, and parents give between $100-$300. How much money should I give my niece […]

Why it is important to conduct internship in the hospital setting? During an internship, you’ll have the chance to observe direct interactions between PA’s and patients and see how they handle different situations. A hospital internship is also an opportunity to network with healthcare professionals, learn about various specialties and determine if you can see […]

What is the Iowa Tuition Grant? The Iowa Tuition Grant (ITG) Program assists Iowa residents currently enrolled or planning to enroll at least part-time (3 hours minimum) in associate or bachelor degree programs in eligible and independent colleges/universities in Iowa. What is Iowa State based financial aid? The Iowa Financial Aid Application provides Iowans with […]

How do you promote sleep? Assist the patient into a comfortable position in readiness for sleep, if necessary. 2. Provide the patient with an eye mask and earplugs to reduce light and noise pollution. 3. Is Sleep Deprivation an emergency? For most people, a short bout of sleep deprivation isn’t a cause for concern. But […]

Is an eye stroke a TIA? Sometimes people have a TIA that affects their vision. This can happen when a blood vessel leading directly to your eye becomes blocked and causes a temporary loss of vision. This is sometimes called amaurosis fugax or transient monocular blindness. Does Tia always lead to stroke? A TIA doesn’t […]

How much G tube residual is too much? If the gastric residual is more than 200 ml, delay the feeding. Wait 30 – 60 minutes and do the residual check again. If the residuals continue to be high (more than 200 ml) and feeding cannot be given, call your healthcare provider for instructions. How do […]