Health Centre Lab Patient Portal Over eight thousand employees and teachers of the University and their families including fathers, mothers, husband and children are entitled for free medical treatment. Medical facilities are also available to the retired employees and their families. The clinics are working both at the Allama Iqbal and Quaid-e-Azam Campuses. More than…
If your child’s anxieties get in the way of school or other activities, these steps can help to make the separation process easier. What is separation anxiety? It’s natural for your young child to feel anxious when you say goodbye. In early childhood, crying, tantrums, or clinginess—all the hallmarks of separation anxiety—are healthy reactions to…
Has your child suddenly developed intense OCD and anxiety? It may be a sign of pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) or pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infections (PANDAS). What is PANS or PANDAS? Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) is a childhood condition characterized by the sudden onset of obsessive-compulsive symptoms (OCD) and/or eating…
Attachment problems can affect your child’s development, relationships, and overall well-being. But as a parent, there are ways to overcome insecure attachment and set your child up for success. What are attachment issues? Attachment issues develop in young children when the attachment bond—the emotional relationship that develops between an infant and their primary caretaker—is disrupted…
Have a crying, upset, or colicky baby? These parenting tips can help comfort and soothe your infant while keeping you calm and in control. Why do babies cry? It’s tough when your baby won’t stop crying. You may worry that something is wrong with your child, that you’ll lose your cool, that your parenting skills…
All expectant moms and dads have worries. Seeking affirmation that everything is going to be okay is normal. As a pediatrician for more than thirty years, hearing young couples wondering aloud if they are going to be up to the task of parenting is something I expect. In fact, a modicum of angst indicates to…
If you’re a grandparent raising grandchildren, there are many practical issues to consider—including legal, financial, and caregiving support. Learn what help is available for parenting the second time around. Legal issues for grandparents raising grandchildren There are many reasons why you might choose to take on a full-time parenting role in your grandchild’s life. Death,…
No matter how much you love your grandkids, raising them comes with many challenges as well as rewards. These guidelines can help you succeed at parenting the second time around. The challenges of grandparents raising grandchildren As grandparents, we usually have the benefit of interacting with our grandkids on a level that is once removed…
Want to create a strong attachment with your newborn? These parenting tips can show you how to respond to your baby’s cues and ensure they have the best possible foundation for life. What is secure attachment? Attachment or the attachment bond is the unique emotional relationship between your baby and you, their primary caretaker. It…
Grandparenting comes with all sorts of benefits for both you and your grandchildren. Discover the advantages of connecting with younger generations and how to build healthy, rewarding relationships with your grandkids. Building healthy relationships with your grandchildren As a grandparent, you can play many important roles in your grandchildren’s lives. One survey of American families…
In 2018, a National Nutrition Survey was conducted, and lower iron status among the children and women was observed. According to the survey, almost 28.6% of the children, under age five, were iron deficient whereas 18.2% of the women were found to be deficient in iron, with the ratio slightly higher in rural areas. The…
Good sleep, a healthy diet, and healthy physical activities are considered as the basic rights of our body, all having similar importance in making our health better and better. Whenever any one of these gets out of order, different health issues may arise including stress, indigestion or bad vision, etc. But let’s talk about why…
First, CONGRATULATIONS if you are currently pregnant or contemplating pregnancy! What an exciting time of life! This can also be a season where you are processing A LOT of information and getting A LOT of advice (solicited or not). This blog post is designed to 1) help you sort through information about exercising while pregnant,…
Preterm Children Who Drink More Breast Milk Have a Higher IQ and Greater Academic Achievement Maternal milk consumption is linked to improved school-age outcomes for preterm babies. Children born prematurely have a higher chance of inferior academic ability in math, reading, and other abilities, as well as a higher risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Recent…
Vitamin C is an essential water-soluble vitamin. It is beneficial for our skin, joints, nails, and gut health. It helps boost immunity in our body, and speed up the wound healing process by stimulating collagen production in the body. Vitamin C is present in different fruits & vegetables, fruit juices, natural extracts, and food supplements….
