Pregnant women carrying multiples are at higher risk and have different requirements when compared to those carrying a single fetus.
In November 2009, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) published new guidelines regarding weight gain during pregnancy and provisional guidelines for women carrying multiple fetuses. The guidelines do not address women carrying triplets or more, but the provisional guidelines for women carrying twins are based on body mass index (BMI) and are as follows:
As some of you may know, in 2006, Texas Children's Hospital launched the Heal Sick Children campaign. Our goal was to raise $400 million to help us pay for our Vision 2010 initiatives.
Today, I am pleased to share some very exciting news about a new milestone we've reached in this campaign.
Watch this video below to find out more about this wonderful accomplishment.
In December 2010, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases published guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of food allergies. This report was developed by a 25-member expert panel to help health care professionals provide better care for patients with food allergy. It is important that patients work with their physicians to accurately diagnose and treat their food allergies according to these guidelines.
The Arts in Medicine (AIM) program is pleased to have this new video to share. Although the AIM program has been around for nearly 14 years, it is constantly evolving and looking for new partnerships with local arts organizations. Through the years, we've been fortunate to work with many of the leading arts organizations in Houston.