Angela McPhillips (Lepkowski)

Plain language article describing the purpose of neutrophils, high and low neutrophils levels, and important actions to take if your neutrophil levels are out of the normal range.

Children battling Down Syndrome Associated Leukemia (DS-AL) encounter unique schooling challenges due to treatment-induced side effects. Schools, parents, and hospitals must collaborate to ensure support. Schools can provide homebound instruction, use technology for remote learning, and update Individual Education Plans (IEP). Parents should maintain open communication with schools and healthcare providers. Hospitals can facilitate communication between schools and parents and provide a conducive learning environment. Together, we can ease the academic journey of DS-AL warriors."

Scientists know that children with Down Syndrome (DS) are more likely to develop two common types of childhood leukemia: acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
Does that mean researchers are paying extra attention to children with DS who have leukemia? Sadly, no.
How can we address the lack of Down Syndrome Associated Leukemia (DS-AL) Research?
We can start by raising awareness of the facts and gaps in research and filling those gaps with meaningful conversations...

Olympic skier Bode Miller. Professional volleyball player Morgan Beck. Country music star Granger Smith. NFL star Shaquil Barrett.
What do these 4 celebrities have in common?
The shared tragic experience of losing a child to drowning.
Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death among children 1-4 years of age.
Approximately 4,000 fatal unintentional drownings occur each year in the US. This amounts to about 11 drowning deaths per day.
What can you do to prevent accidental drowning among...

“Breast is best” is a controversial slogan in the realm of infant feeding. The perceived ease and availability of infant formulas make many moms wonder whether breastfeeding is worth the effort. New moms who hear breastfeeding horror stories from friends and family may feel especially nervous.
Many mothers think that breastfeeding only means feeding the baby directly from the breast. But moms can also breastfeed by pumping out milk from the breast and bottle-feeding it to the baby.
So is brea...