Here is our CHIME Study Fall Newsletter! In this issue, learn about the microbiome, read about CHIME Study research updates, and get to know one of our Clinical Research Coordinators, Marina Latif. ¡Aquí esta nuestro boletín de otoño del estudio CHIME! En esta edición, aprenda acerca del microbioma, lea sobre las actualizaciones del estudio CHIME Read More
Author: CHIME Study Team
Safety and Prevention Against Insect Bites
The end of summer means spending as much time outdoors as possible. This increases the chance of getting bitten by insects. These bites irritate your child and can also cause swelling and itching. Peak mosquito season is from June to September, and peak hours for bites are around dawn and dusk. Most mosquito bites are Read More
Newsletter – Spring 2019
Here is our CHIME Study Spring Newsletter! In this issue, learn about seasonal pollen allergies, read about CHIME Study research updates, and get to know one of our Clinical Research Coordinators, Michelle Odonkor. ¡Aquí está nuestro boletín de primavera del estudio CHIME! En esta edición, aprenda más sobre las alergias estacionales al polen, lea sobre avances de Read More
Ear Infections and Colds
Have you ever wondered why ear infections often happen when your child has a cold? Colds are one of the most common causes of ear infections. Ear infections affect the middle ear, the area behind the eardrum. Normally, a small tube called the eustachian tube connects the middle ear to the back of the throat. Read More
Newsletter – Fall 2018
Here is our CHIME Study Fall Newsletter! In this issue, learn about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and in-person visits, read about CHIME Study research updates, and get to know one of our Clinical Research Coordinators, David Zheng. Aquí está nuestro boletín de otoño del estudio CHIME. En esta edición, aprenda sobre el virus respiratorio sincitial (RSV Read More
Studies Suggest That It May Be Best to Avoid Cold Medicine for Children
Cold season has arrived! We are all familiar with the discomforts of a cold, from runny noses to coughs that disturb our sleep. Although we may reach for an over-the-counter medicine in an effort to feel better, a recent article from the New York Times discusses studies that suggest that over-the-counter medicines may do more Read More
Newsletter – Summer 2018
Here is our CHIME Study Summer Newsletter! In this issue, learn about Vitamin D and nasal swabs, read about CHIME Study research updates, and get to know our lead investigator, Dr. Carlos Camargo. Aquí está nuestro boletín del Estudio CHIME. En esta edición, aprenda más sobre la vitamina D y muestras nasales, lea sobre avances Read More
Sun Safety
Sun Safety Now that summer is almost here so is the possibility of getting a sunburn. A sunburn is red, irritated skin that feel shot to the touch, usually appears within a couple hours after being exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) light. For some people, this can happen after only a little sun exposure. Read More