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Appendicitis is a condition in which the appendix becomes inflamed and filled with pus, causing very high amounts of pain. A recently conducted study has shown that children with allergies have a lower risk of developing this condition. Read More
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A recent study has shown that fewer than half of caregivers of preschoolers with asthma were prepared to administer medication for the routine management or emergency response to the child’s chronic condition. Read More
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According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), many parents don’t know the warning signs of speech problems. If noticed early, these speech problems can be easily corrected before age 4. Read More
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According to a new study, preschool children ate more vegetables from plates that were segmented with graphic images of fruits and vegetables. With the images on the plate, the kids were more enticed to eat more fruits and veggies. Read More
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While amphetamines may be preferred for adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a large-scale meta-analysis affirmed Methylphenidate (Ritalin) may be a first-choice medication for kids. Read More
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Researchers analyzed data from two injury reporting systems, for high schools with athletic trainers and for those without, over a two-year period. They found that overall injury rates in both girls’ soccer and basketball were significantly higher in schools without athletic trainers. Availability of a full-time certified athletic trainer in high school reduces overall and…
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Since 1985, J&D Ultracare has been providing skilled nursing services to the medically fragile population of the New York Metropolitan area as well as the greater Hudson Valley. We see clients in Rockland, Dutchess, Putnam County, Westchester, Sullivan, Ulster, and Orange Counties.
In addition to delivering highly specialized care to patients, the Agency also provides the training and support needed to keep families intact and as independent as possible in caring for their loved ones.
