TPN vs Tube Feeding: What’s the Difference? Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and tube feeding are two distinct methods of nutritional delivery for patients who are unable to meet their own nutritional needs. If someone is at risk of malnutrition due to an injury, disease, other medical condition, or a non-functional gastrointestinal system, supplemental feeding can help meet caloric and nutritional needs. Supplemental… Read More
PPN vs TPN: What’s the Difference Between TPN and PPN? In medical terminology, PN stands for parenteral nutrition. This is when nutritional needs are delivered intravenously to patients who are unable to meet their dietary needs through regular digestion. There are two primary types of PN, peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN) and total parenteral nutrition (TPN). As the names imply, PPN is generally used for patients… Read More
Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome (KTS) is a congenital disorder that can negatively affect blood vessels, skin, muscles, and bones. This condition is relatively rare, affecting one in 100,000 people. Although there is not a cure, Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome is usually manageable with treatment. If your child or a loved one has been diagnosed with this condition, educating yourself… Read More
Hirschsprung’s Disease Pronounced “HIRSH-sproongz,” Hirschsprung’s Disease affects the colon and the ability to have bowel movements. Caused by missing nerve cells in the intestinal muscles, this condition can cause blockages and other symptoms. Hirschsprung’s Disease is present at birth for those affected and often causes an inability to have a bowel movement in the days after delivery…. Read More
Caring for a Child with Turner Syndrome Turner Syndrome is a condition that affects the chromosomes and development of girls. Medical researchers estimate Turner Syndrome is present in 1 out of every 2,500 births, so although it is relatively rare, it still impacts tens of thousands of people every year. Although this condition is treatable and the long-term outlook is usually positive, children with… Read More
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) Certain conditions, particularly those affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) system, can require specialized nutritional needs. In medicine, total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is when all dietary needs in a patient are supplied by intravenous (IV) methods. This can ensure that people who are otherwise unable to ingest and digest regular food receive the nutrients and other requirements… Read More
Wilson’s Disease Wilson’s Disease is an extremely rare condition that affects how the body gets rid of copper in vital organs. In fact, Wilson’s Disease has only been diagnosed in 2,000 to 3,000 cases in the United States. The disorder is usually identified in older children and adults under 35, but it can be found in younger and older… Read More
Turner Syndrome in Children When you have a baby girl, you look forward to raising her to be the best version of herself. You want her to grow up strong and healthy. That’s why, when she’s diagnosed with Turner syndrome, it can feel like a step in the wrong direction. But, women with Turner syndrome can live long fulfilling… Read More
Jeune Syndrome in Children As your child grows up, you take pride in seeing them reach important milestones — from crawling and walking to speaking. Part of seeing your child grow is physical as much as it is mental. But what happens if your child doesn’t seem to be growing at the same rate physically as other children? Are… Read More
Ewing’s Sarcoma in Children Ewing’s Sarcoma, or Ewing Sarcoma, is a rare form of cancer. This disease usually forms in the bones and soft tissue, often in the legs and pelvis. But it can occur elsewhere in some cases. While Ewing’s Sarcoma can develop at any age, teenagers and children are particularly at risk. If your child or a… Read More
